The Best Mic Boom Arm - Rode PSA1 or Blue Compass?

[@GeekDetour]

Blue Compass Boom Arm: ▶︎ geni.us/8GAy6 Amazon Blue Yeticaster (Yeti mic + Blue Compass + Shockmount): ▶︎ geni.us/JB8MxqE Amazon (affordable bundle with all you need to start recording good sound) RØDE PSA1 Boom Arm: ▶︎ geni.us/4ICSNGa Amazon JOBY Ballhead: ▶︎ geni.us/kGCAVBo Amazon JOBY GorillaPod Kit (Ballhead + Stand): ▶︎ geni.us/i7DI3 Amazon Blue Spark (XLR Microphone): ▶︎ geni.us/YsXR93 Amazon (a newer version of the microphone I use most of the times) Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen): ▶︎ geni.us/pRjN Amazon (you probably won't ever need a better audio interface!) TP-Link 10400mAh PowerBank: ▶︎ geni.us/05JCm Amazon My review on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIecZX-mipiAr9k Tripod from Amazon Basics: ▶︎ geni.us/5FYV0 Amazon (super cheap and yet, it is the tripod I've been using all these years) GoPro Hero 7: ▶︎ geni.us/VsCG Amazon (I actually have the Hero 5, but you should get the Hero 7) Yongnuo YN300 III (LED Video Light, 5500 kelvin): ▶︎ geni.us/MbqTs Amazon I have 2 of these lights, and I use them with sofboxes. PS: I made a custom mount to hang them. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@Seedx]

Are there any boom arms that fit the Blue Yeti X??

[@Cravact]

What acoustic panel do you use? Thanks!

[@JesusCondeArt]

your content is GOLD my friend. was nice meeting you at youtube space.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you so much! I need to watch your awesome illustration tutorials! Will you be at the party 🎉?

[@AI3Dorinte]

"to me every inch counts" - I feel you bro!

[@GeekDetour]

Hum... you also have an average size table? 🤣 Someone said there is not a big enough table 🤔🤪

[@leonruvalcaba1549]

So hot n' kinky m8

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@leonruvalcaba1549 "I feel you bro!"

[@Swordonator]

Thats what she said 😏

[@sebii6898]

Spifiii are you sure?

[@GeekDetour]

Hi everybody 👋 I had to “re-upload” a new version of this video to fix a problem in its beginning. The content is basically the same as the one I published a few weeks ago.

[@michaeljemery]

Thanks for mentioning the parallel motion linkage advantage of the Rode. You’re the only reviewer I have seen who has bothered to say it, it’s a massive deal for me and is extremely good to know.

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks Michael 😊 When I was researching for this video, I watched most of the reviews (I am tempted to say ALL 🤣) exactly to discover what could I say that nobody said about these boom arms. I really appreciate your comment!!! 😁

[@cantthinkofnameyeah7249]

It can also be a disadvantage if you keep your mic in only 1 use position and after you pull it back from its resting spot and want to know the exact same spot you had at last time you used, to keep the same mic distance but I know im only keeping my mic im two postions.

[@winddoggo9406]

I just got the rode psa1 today, the parallel motion linage is awesome and the big bottom axis makes it easier to move the arm trough there without help since I am disabled. Thanks for helping me choose a great boom arm

[@GeekDetour]

Hey Christopher, my pleasure man! Oh boy, it is amazing how each person might evaluate the same features from very different angles - I am glad I was of help for your decision, although I never considered accessibility. Actually, you are the first person EVER in my channel (not huge, but still) to give some feedback on this aspect. Thank you so much for that!

[@NateIsLame]

WOW! I'm impressed! Your videos are so much fun, your personality is so fun and interesting... You really set yourself apart from other similar creators! What a breath of fresh air. You're a stellar creator. Definitely subscribing.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you so much! You made my day 😁 Welcome to the channel 👍

[@iBertz]

Wowzers, what a perfect video showcase between both booms. I also have the PSA1 and not that I have a problem with it, I also wanted to upgrade to the more on camera visuals to clean up since I might move forward with having it in the frame. Thanks for an awesome video. Great quality content, I'm a first time viewer!

[@GeekDetour]

Hi iBertz 👋 Thank you so much for the kind words! It made my day 😊 I had a few unanswered questions before buying the Compass, that I couldn’t find on the KZbin reviews at the time... I bought it anyway and made the video 🤣 Welcome to the channel!

[@lazlo342]

I am so glad that you included what many other reviewers have overlooked, showing the range of motion. I came here specifically looking for a boom arm to hold some LED light panels that I want for a tech assembly bench, so what coincidence that you showed that too. Thank you!

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Lazlo! Yeah, the PSA1 makes for awesome “universal tripods” for video production. Hey, there is a video from the channel DSLR Video that you will find insightful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJrPg3afmb53mdk

[@SnowRBX_youtube]

Nice I'm going for Rode coz... I'm lazy to adjust my mic all the time

[@GeekDetour]

Good choice :)

[@tonysenseii]

damn , didnt realize this video was 5 years old , couldnt find a better video explaining the boom arms , PERFECT VIDEO brother !

[@GeekDetour]

Hi there Tony! Thanks mate! During COVID this video exploded - lots of people looked for boom arms to put webcams, microphones, to start making videos at home… it actually helped us paying the bills during that period. I need to update you: this year I finally gave up on the Blue Compass - it is not bad, but I really prefer the parallel motion of the Rode PSA1 - I have 4 of them in my desk now 🤣

[@tonysenseii]

@@GeekDetour crazyyyy you replied and actually told me this CRUCIAL info !!! 😭😭😭 because I was getting ready to order the compass tomorrow 💀 lmao , I guess I’m going straight to my Best Buy and getting that rode 😭🤣🤣🤣

[@GeekDetour]

That’s awesome, Tony 🤣 I don’t know how far I will be able to continue answering most of the comments myself - I do everything on my own here, I love it ❤️ But every video takes lots of time. I am glad answering to you was helpful. You cannot go wrong with the Rode PSA1

[@tonysenseii]

@@GeekDetour I’m about to get it. The blue yeti fits on it right ??

[@vespa731]

I had to decide between the Blue Compass and the Rode PSA1. And your video is pretty accurate. The FUNCTION of the PSA1 is more useful than the Blue Compass. Plus the PSA1 is a lot more compatible to move from one place to another. I ended up getting the PSA1 because even though the Compass looks great, I have my camera focused on my face and not on my equipment. Most of the content providers I watch have either great content and/or have something great to say. And I personally am not one to say "Hey, he or she is using a (enter brand name here) mic! He or she is using a (enter brand name) boom arm!" Thank you again for your video.

[@GeekDetour]

Awesome! I feel the same way - I got the Compass because I wanted to try it out myself (and I like it, for my microphone), but I am about to buy a third PSA1, for another camera 😜

[@sammyboy816]

Thank you for finally answering a question that I have been searching the internet far and wide for! The compass is taller!!! I don't know why it was so hard to find the answer, but you got yourself a new subscriber! Thank you sir!

[@GeekDetour]

Hey Samuel 👋 my pleasure man! Well, not many people have both arms 😄 To me, even more weird is that, before I made my video, NOBODY showed the tensioning screw of the Compass - it seems like KZbinrs are mostly copying other KZbinrs and nobody reads manuals 🤣 Welcome to the channel!

[@NT-or9wh]

Lot of it is Blue’s fault for not listing each segments length.

[@JCB23]

Excellent video! That hidden feature you mentioned about the tension screw on the blue compass boom arm to me is 1 of the best parts! I have had this arm for a year and did not even realize this.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Joe! Yeah! I didn’t know about it before I purchased the Compass... Not a single review was mentioning it at the time. I installed mine, used it for a couple of weeks... BUT, I have a thing for manuals - I keep them at my bedside 🤣 I was reading the Compass paper and a tiny paragraph mentioned an “tension adjustment screw” and I jumped: “What??!” I had to raise my compass out of its base and check... That’s when I decided to make the video.

[@thisdigital8177]

@@GeekDetour great video...Although not obvious, I discovered you can tighten the silver screws on the rode boom arm to adjust the tension also....mine is just right now.

[@ronmoravek17]

Excellent video! This will probably get lost, but for anybody that may Google their way to this video, I want to note that the Blue Compass does not seem to be compatible with my Yeti Nano. By "not compatible," I mean that there is no combination of tension screw or thumb screw settings I can use to properly use the Compass -- the Nano is simply too light. If anybody Googles their way here and finds a solution to this problem, I would be eternally grateful. Otherwise, the Nano is going back to the store.

[@GeekDetour]

Man... it really sucks! One solution is to add weight - the challenge would be doing so in an elegant way... this guy got “creative” and attached the Nano with its base 😁 Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2LRoZuGntxgr5I

[@ronmoravek17]

@@GeekDetour ha! I actually had tried the same thing but didn't think to put the attachment point through the hole on the base. In either case, I'm well inside my return window for both the mic and the boom, so I've ordered the Yeticaster bundle off Amazon (for cheaper than my current setup!) and will get that in the next few days. Thanks for the reply! Easiest "Subscribe" button I've hit. Such a clear video.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! 😃 Oh, yeah, it makes complete sense - no point to fight it when you can get a whole set just fine out of the box.

[@beeclair480]

I wish yyou have shown more clips of the angle of the blue compass getting screwed up in comparison with the psa1. im trying to figure out if that would bother me or not.

[@zlerner716]

Another well done video. I don't have any need for a boom mic but still loved the education and was excited to watch. Congrats on the daughter! She's adorable.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Zlemer! Oh, she is super curious about everything 😁 We are totally in love (and with far less time for anything else... but that was expected) 🤣

[@godyvdb]

Great review GD! Thanks for exposing the pro's and cons nicely as well as telling us about that hidden spring tension option! Keep up the great work. One small note for people in doubt between these two mounts. The Rode PSA1 comes with a desk clamp mount AND a through-desk mount. The second one requires you to drill a hole in your desk but results in a nice desk-embedded mount.Good luck everyone with deciding which boom arm to buy.

[@H5Motivation]

One of the best video comparison ;)

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! And have an amazing 2021!!!

[@catjack90]

How on Earth you have 62K subs? With this quality you deserve millions, thanks a lot for sharing, it was really helpful and funny.

[@GeekDetour]

Hey Marco! Thanks man 😁 I think it is my fault, ha ha ha, very few videos yet and my posting schedule was always very irregular 🤷‍♂️ I am supper happy you enjoyed it!

[@MEDspiration]

super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Your sound quality & production is EXCELLENT!

[@GeekDetour]

Hey, thank you! 🥰 It was recorded with an old Canon T3i (600D) - Lighting is everything 😁 But I got a new camera, let’s see if I can finally go 4K 😳 Happy 2020!

[@WillKlein]

I think I've watched this video three times now. I love how you pointed out the common mistakes of setting up both of these boom arms. The product reviews are littered with people who never took the time to understand how to adjust them. Plus you're just so engaging to watch. A couple years ago this helped me decide on the Blue Compass for my needs, which I've used with both a Blue Yeti mic and a Rode NTG5. I split my Mac + PC station across two workstations this week and after looking at the latest from Elgato and Rode, I think I'll be going back for another Blue Compass arm (now owned by Logitech).

[@GeekDetour]

Hi Will 👋 thanks for such nice words! It made my day 😄 Making reviews seems easy, right? Buy things, unbox them, say those are amazing and provide affiliate links for people to buy them too 🤣 Well, it kind of works this way, But A LOT of people are making reviews in a rush - many just imitate other reviews 🤷‍♂️ To me it just makes sense to make a video when you can bring something different, when you saw something new. Otherwise I feel like an impostor 🤣🤣 Oh! I didn’t know Logitech bought BLUE!!! Thanks for saying that! Blue is a company with such an interesting history and products with great personality - I was missing this recent chapter! Happy holidays 🎄🎉🎊🎅🎁

[@TheMidfiddler]

THANK YOU! That tip about the Compass tension has saved my sanity. Many webite reviews complained about it being overly stiff, and I gambled thinking I'd get a "good one". I must've been so worked up about it being too stiff, that I glanced over that section in the manual. Sub earned!

[@GeekDetour]

Hi Dustin 👋 Thank you for sharing this - I am SO GLAD it helped you! Welcome to the channel!

[@Liz-ic6jb]

Excellent review. Super funny with humor and silly sound effects.😁

[@thisdigital8177]

Thanks for the review and comparison. However the Rode's tension is adjustable also although not mentioned in the instructions. Just tighten the silver screws with a screwdriver to increase tension for lighter mikes.

[@GeekDetour]

Hi there! You are “kind of right” 😁 If you tighten the silver screws on the Rode PSA1, you actually make the arm stiffer, harder to move (of course it can help either with lighter or heavier loads). What the Compass has is indeed a tension adjustment - when correctly calibrated, you can have the arm quite lose on the hinge screws and yet it would balance itself quite nice. I don’t think this is possible to adjust in the Rode - but, true, it you make it stiffer, it it easier to make it stand still.

[@platespinner681]

Fantastic review! I got gifted a blue yeti and radius by a friend for gaming, but ordered a Rode PSA1 as my hunch from my background working as musician is that the Rode would be more durable and I love parallel motion linkage as saves valuable seconds when setting up/changing around equipment on stage or in the studio. Loved the intro by the way! Thanks, Emerson :)

[@DavoGalavotti]

After wasting 45 minutes watching every other KZbinr showing me the best and worst of every boom arm I was getting frustrated and more confused. Thank you for making a very informative video, packed with the most relevant comparison points for each option, under 5 minutes.

[@GeekDetour]

Hey, thank you! Glad I could help. In the end, Boom Arms are not complicated... you just need something that handles the weight properly and that you like its looks :) I like my two arms, for different reasons.

[@coastie.]

honestly it might just be my psa1 but the tension for adjusting is actually perfect. i didnt touch the screw since unboxing, had it for almost 2 years now i think and it works perfectly.

[@GeekDetour]

Hi! Are you talking about the Rode PSA1 or the Blue Compass? The two Rode PSA1 I own don’t have any tension adjusting screw (like the Compass) - but indeed for my use they always worked very nice 👍

[@owlnonymous]

I've never even considering using a boom arm for a camera. That's a fantastic idea! I'm going to place an order for a Rode PSA 1 for my Yeti, and use my generic scissor arm mount for my camera.

[@GeekDetour]

Hi there! I’ve been recording almost everything recently on a Panasonic G7 on the PSA1 - the best thing ever in terms of convenience! BUT, I must tell you: if you are working on the table (like, recording stuff you are building, repairing, cutting, etc) and your table is not super heavy, the camera will shake a bit. Of course, a tripod on the floor doesn’t have this problem - but... 🤣 Oh, you might like to watch this video from another channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbHeGuCgLRpodU

[@media1981]

And that's why I bought 5th PSA1 arm even though I already have 4 of them. It just perfectly serves its purpose and so versatile.

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, you have 5 PSA1s??? I would love to see a photo of your setup! Happy 2021!!!

[@dozerjohn]

Ok not gonna lie, I kind of absent mindedly clicked on this video and holy shit, this is amazing the style, the story telling, the pace - damn dude, you're good at this

[@GeekDetour]

❤️ Ha ha ha, thank you! Well... I don’t make many videos, I work on them when I feel I have something good to tell 😆

[@randomgoose01]

my days this guy really goes and respond to all comments (as far as i wanted to scroll) respectable stuff

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, thank you! 😄 Well, I try to answer most comments and questions - a few times some of my videos went “viral”(ish) and the amount of comments was insane - I didn’t answer all of them... but I read EVERYTHING 😁

[@jadewolf3416]

i watched this video again and i fell in love with my rode psa1! I am getting my sm7b in a couple of days and it will be complete, thanks so much! The blue compass wire covering is nice but with the psa1, u can also do the same with the rode psa1 rubber band thingy they give you, and while the compass does fit the mic comfortably, the rode psa1 and a shure extender is lovely :)

[@davesunhammer4218]

Wow. Nice. I think you have it right. I don't personally see moving the mic much, but the camera for sure. Having the camera on the PSA1 is a good choice that I will have to remember when I save up the cash.

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks! I still use my two PSA1 for lights and camera - many times I considered buying a third one 🤣 There is a disadvantage in having the camera attached to the table through the arm: anything more vigorous you do on the table, the camera moves/oscillates a little bit - it must be said. It surely will depend on how heavy/solid is your table. But, this is the most convenient setup I used to this moment.

[@loser-nobody]

Here I am racing through reviews and comparison videos but you're so enjoyable to watch, even with a slight accent barrier, you deserve to know I like you already! 👍

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! 😁 In a sense, the world is getting really “small”, like if all of us were next-door neighbors. Different accents are inevitable 🤗

[@loser-nobody]

@@GeekDetour I've already heard you talk more than any of my next-door neighbors anyway! As far as that's concerned, we're practically roommates! So when's it your turn to do the dishes? 😁

[@jfbarnard3109]

Damn, that's what all reviews should be like! Had to sort through so many people just talking about their setups and feelings while filming a motionless mic arm. Barely even moving it, as if we were there to see what it looked like in their own room. Hopefully, my comment will help slightly toward placing your video as the first search result to avoid such a waste of time for others

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! 👍

[@mrheng562]

I agree with clearing up floor space. I also use a boom arm to carry a camera too. The only down side is micro movements when you shake the table. 😁

[@GeekDetour]

That’s true man! But there are many trade-offs we tend to make peace with because we value comfort, convenience and space (which is very valuable). Example: I loved the quality of lighting I had when using 3 huge softboxes, really soft light, very diffuse shadows. But I couldn’t keep them permanently set up... so it took lots of time assembling and disassembling them... not to mention it was even difficult to move in my tiny studio with so many tripods... The LED panels with smaller diffusers I use now don’t give me the same soft look... but they are permanently available in my table and I value that more now.

[@mrheng562]

Geek Detour , yup. There are always trade offs. In the end, it’s all about what works for you and what kind of sacrifices you’re willing to make. I hope more people actually understand that idea instead of, “Just tell me what to buy so that I can do what you do.” It’s more about, look at all your options and do what works for you. In short, you do you. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@CupidGaming522]

Thanks a bunch. I randomly came across the Rode PSA1 and I knew some people used it but I didn't know how good it was.

[@absxlute]

I am highly upset that this video does not have 10% of the worlds population in views. Grrreaat video!-

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha ha Thank you 😊This is a very specific subject, very niche - there are about 10 good reviews of the Blue Compass on KZbin - all of them have around 20k views per year. I must expect to have about the same with mine 🤔. The Yeti, in contrast, seems to continue having a super wide audience - any good video about the Yeti will get easily 100k views 🤗

[@joanlyoung1]

Thank you for the clear and enjoyable review. Your little is adorable too. She'll have her own studio like papa one day.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! Oh, too soon to know if she will enjoy making videos or not - but she is growing very accustomed to the gear 😁 Oh, you might enjoy this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np7ZqaCpbsqCa6c

[@grgameready7363]

wow. i was totally thinking , rode podmic, rode boom arm .. (i recently had a my rode mic bust on my iphone, their customer service was excellent, replacement was a cinch), but now that i see the blue yeti in action. i'm going that way. thanks for doing this video!

[@GeekDetour]

It is amazing how each person sees value in different things! Hey, my pleasure!

[@TepesEdi]

Production quality of this video is superb

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! You made my day 🤗

[@SwitchedOnNetwork]

That's a really good idea using them to mount other things - I'll definitely be doing that with my old cheapo boom arm to mount lights or something. Thanks!

[@GeekDetour]

Go for it! The only thing about cheapo boom arms is how much weight they can handle, usually not so much - but hey, it is totally worth trying!

[@SwitchedOnNetwork]

@@GeekDetour ha yeah, just a little on-camera type LED I think... nothing big! :)

[@dreadmorg]

I just bought the Blue Compass. GREAT tip on that tension screw adjustment!

[@GeekDetour]

Awesome! It is a really beautiful boom arm, you will love it - it is weird so many people mentioned the tension screw - it is in the manual after all... Well, I love to read manuals 😆

[@dreadmorg]

@@GeekDetour I looked at a few of the pictures in the manual, then said "Yea, I got this..." LOL!

[@callisoncaffrey]

This was actually very useful. Gets a like.

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks! 👍😄

[@ded6886]

Amazing use of the two boom-arms. Great video as always, and pease don't put less effort into videos by rushing them. I rewatched this re-upload with the same joy as last time. Keep the videos comming.

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, thank you so much for your support Yoyo Chip! Yeah, the intro missed a bit of energy in the editing :) I think it is better now (and in a few weeks the Analytics will tell me how much difference it makes, if any). Anyway, I am moving to produce the next video :)

[@KonkaBass]

You are the only one on youtube to give me all the answers I need to make this decision.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Konka! Oh, which boom arm will you buy? (Unexpected answer: “Both!” 🤣)

[@tnetroP]

This is a brilliant video and showed a really important feature of the PSA1. When I saw it I was like "whoah!!"

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! 😃

[@aussiegamer025]

I have had my PSA1 now for about 3 years. ONLY TODAY DID I FIND I CAN PULL THE ARM TO ME. Time to work on a new Mic placement

[@GeekDetour]

Wow! I am super curious to know how exactly did you use the boom arm all this time 🤣 Enjoy your “new and improved” PSA1! 🎉🎊

[@rexwithers]

Thanks a LOT loads of useful detail that I wasn't getting anywhere else

[@GeekDetour]

Hi Rex! Thank you! I appreciate 🤗

[@MrXaniss]

Just came here for the comparison, got the Rode in the end, but i love everything about you and your content lol

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, thank you! 😄 You will see: the Rode is a workhorse - I use two of them and sometimes I think about having a third one, ha ha ha.

[@Lady_Tism]

I originally bought the blue compass mic arm. I don’t like having to constantly adjust the knobs if I need to move it any tiny amount so I ordered the rode one today.

[@GeekDetour]

Hi there! When you used the Blue Compass, was the Arm naturally falling or moving upwards? Have you tried adjusting the hidden screw I showed in the video? 2:48 You might still be able to use your Compass in a satisfactory fashion - and you will have a second arm to use in a different way (like I do, for camera or lights, ha ha)

[@lukewest]

Really helpful - was teetering about getting a PSA1 - you decided me - thanks!

[@GeekDetour]

Glad I could help! It is a solid Boom Arm - I have two and they are sturdy.

[@DMsXLosTops]

From my experience I can recommend that the Rode does a very good job with the Blue Yeti. The best support I have ever bought

[@GeekDetour]

Totally. The Rode might look a bit old fashioned... but it is a great arm, it got cheaper in the last couple of years and I find it’s “parallel motion linkage” useful for more than just mics. It is a no brainer: a great purchase.

[@MusicallyKuku]

but it's not only old fashioned, it starts to squeak A LOT! i'm not the only one but MULTIPLE streamers i've seen also deals with this

[@Kwtsoss]

@@MusicallyKuku if it squeaks, then just oil it

[@ASoulTheif]

I was looking to change out mic arms so I decided to do a comparison - you not only answered my question about the blue mic arm, but actually helped me immensely with the camera arm idea! I have a DSLR but I dont have much room, so my feet hit the tripod and it scares me that one day I will kick it over. I ordered the parts to do the boom arm camera mount today, and I dropped a like for that amazing tip, genuinely a great idea and great work!

[@GeekDetour]

Hi Xaerus 👋 I am really happy that the video gave you good insights for your setup! Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel 😁

[@izzywithcheese]

Super useful video, thanks! I have been trying to decide between the two. I think I prefer going with the Blue Compass.

[@NinjoOnline]

Can't argue enough against the Blue Compass boom arm. Brought 2, both arms could not keep my Blue Yeti down and would just rise back up to vertical position. The tension screw did nothing. Tightend to near snapping and loosed to where the screw was basically coming out on both arms, the boom arm would still rise back up. Unsure how that arm can work with 90% of mics, as I'd assume majority are lighter than Blue Yeti

[@GeekDetour]

Interesting… well, I have only one compass - but for me the bottom part stays basically upright most of the time. That might be the way most people use it, I suppose. Do you extend it a lot more closely to the horizontal?

[@Yorkia]

It's really useful for me . My blue compass is so tied that I want to return it without you remind.

[@matta6962]

Finally a video that actually contains useful information thank you!

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, thank you! 😁

[@j3sse149]

This guy needs more subscibers!!! Great video, was fun to watch and was informative. Keep going!

[@GeekDetour]

Tks Jesse! You made my day 😄

[@LemonWatermelon]

I'm glad all 3 live together peacefully

[@GeekDetour]

Oh, absolutely! They are a happy family and a great Team ✊🤣

[@lordpickle9564]

So happy I found this channel, your content is gold.. you deserve more subscribers. 👍🏻

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, thank you!

[@leftblank]

Great video! you answered what I was looking for. I already have a rode with an LED light on it. I love how i don't need to adjust the light when I move the arm as it sits at the same angle. I'm looking to get another light and it wouldn't work the same with the blue so thank you for showing that off. much love!

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it - seeing other KZbinrs’ setup always give us ideas 😁

[@butterlover6267]

His Voice Combined with the music is really satisfying

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! :)

[@SunkaWicasa]

Compass is ok but i think for heavy mic such as podmic, shure sm7b electrovoice re series

[@hndembuon]

Your additional information is valuable to me :D especially about the pros of PSA1

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks! I appreciate your kind words! I still use the Blue Compass for my mic and also these same TWO Rode PSA1: one for the camera and the other holds my LED panels (almost twice the recommended weight, still strong). The PSA1 is a workhorse.

[@LoicLegend]

Now I get why I had to wait 2 months before I got my PSA1, YOU BOUGHT 'em all

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha ha... I only got two! I have plans for more 😁

[@KneecapBandit]

That's fascinating, I haven't even considered mounting a DSLR to a boom arm. That genuinely does help me quite a bit, I'm amazed. The Rode PSA1 seems like a pretty fantastic choice, thanks for the great video!

[@GeekDetour]

Hey! Thank you! I am glad you found the video useful. The only drawback I can point about having the Camera on a Boom Arm attached to the table (compared to having it on a floor-tripod) is that if you move/vibrate the table wile you are recording, the camera very often shakes a bit.... If you have a very solid/heavy table, that might not be the case, but mine is an IKEA table - which seemed solid, but, you get it :)

[@bdwdreamweaver]

imaging finding your video in 2020 - the blue compass looks awesome with the radius shockmount and blue yeti - really good

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you 😁 It amazes me how some of my videos keep being quite watched years later - my most popular video every month continues being one of 3 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKOzq6aGZ8yfaq8 😳

[@laggmonstret]

@@GeekDetour I am looking now aswell to make a decision hehe

[@vasileiospgr]

i've watched so many videos and none of then referenced the things you did. thanks 😉 i'm going for the new Rode PSA-1+

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks! I really appreciate 🤗 I watched a lot of reviews before making my video - didn’t want to say the same as everybody 🤣 But I am not the first one to use the Rode PSA1 for cameras and lights - more and more people are using them for that now! It’s great!

[@vasileiospgr]

@@GeekDetour for using Rode PSA-1+ with Shure SM7B do i need an adaptor like Shure A26X?? or it's not necessary?

[@GeekDetour]

Sorry man, just saw your new question now… I remember to have watched people recommending an extension tube to make the SM7B more flexible with the Rode PSA1 - without it, you cannot rotate the Mic so much.

[@vasileiospgr]

@@GeekDetour i use it without it and its fine. thanks 😊. from the videos i had watched, i thought that it was necessary so you can connect the SM7B to the PSA1+.

[@MenacingThreat]

This review is BRILLIANT. Thank you! Got a PSA1.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you! 😃 you just made my day 😊

[@titilafolie]

Thank you ! First video I saw from your channel - great content - i subscribed - It is Blue Compass for me !

[@GeekDetour]

Thank YOU and welcome to the channel! 👍

[@roycefaggotter6860]

Brilliant video and I love your idea with the camera and lights, that is innovative thinking.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Royce! I am glad you liked it - oh, I was not the first person using the PSA1 in weird setups! You might enjoy this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJrPg3afmb53mdk

[@cornodk]

I got the PSA1 some time ago. It's better than my old boom arm, but the thumb-screw for fastening the microphone to the boom arm, when not pointing upwards, I find hard, if not completely difficult to tighten. Which means the microphone is very difficult to keep in the same position as it swings around constantly. - I'm considering the Blue Compass for this reason.

[@GlassParasite]

Thanks Alot for the advice, I'm streaming from my room and i have very little space. I was stuck trying to decide which boom arm i wanted but i just placed an order for the blue, thanks!!

[@GeekDetour]

Hey, my pleasure! The Blue Compass is a beautiful boom arm, I love its compact cylindrical base and the overall quality. Great arm - you will love it!

[@bmkq2007]

Very well done and love the effort put to post this video Thanks for tips mate

[@GeekDetour]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😁

[@GRKN7]

Awesome video, thanks for your help!

[@GeekDetour]

Hey, my pleasure! I am glad you liked it 😄

[@dennispeaks]

I love the look of the Compass, its the best looking stand out there but during my research both mics tend to rise if the mics are too light. I am thinking thin magnets. Too bad Rode doesn't come out with a version 2 with knobs to adjust. Great idea using the arm for a light and camera stand.

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks! 😁 Do you have the Compass? It has the screw for adjusting the tension. Most reviews I saw from people complaining about mics rising or falling didn’t seem to know about the hidden screw.

[@EdwardAhKee]

@@GeekDetour I have an at2020 on mine and even with the tension screw backed out completely it still moves itself around

[@BennySGB]

I watched your video several years ago when I bought my first microphone the blue yeti. Now I’m watching your new videos on which boom arm to get 🤣

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha ha, that’s awesome! Thank you 😁 Well, I made very few videos - but I try to bring something different when I make them. Do you have a favorite boom arm already?

[@raypace1739]

Thanks for the very informative video. I prefer the Rode PSA1 for the parallel motion feature.

[@GeekDetour]

Totally! To me, it is a more versatile boom arm - but I also enjoy the Blue Compass... I have one for my mic and it looks great. But I still have plans to have more PSA1 arms in my crazy setup 🤣

[@AxTrend]

I don't want to say bad stuffs, but I think the blue compass is good if you have an condenser microphone, and you want to put it above your monitor facing down to prevent keyboard sounds, and the rode psa1 is the best for those who don't want to adjust the stand every time, and put they're microphone next to them, this is my opinion

[@danthibeault40]

Your daughter is beautiful. Congrats! Your videos are different, you have a great media presence.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Dan 😊

[@77MyEsha]

PSA1 is great, but if you are not familiar with this arm you can give yourself a nasty smack in the face. My advise is too be very careful when opening it up for the first time as the spring mechanism is 'super springy!' and can take your nose off if your not careful. Great tension for a heavy mic, but just make sure you only adjust it with the mic on the end if you still want to keep your face intact :)

[@GeekDetour]

Absolutely! About four years ago, there were at least 5 unboxing videos on KZbin where the person held one of the segments with one hand and, with the other hand, used a blade to “graciously” cut the yellow paper belt... and “SWAPT!!!” Broken monitor, or television, a cut in the face.... I regret not having downloaded those when I had the chance - although, if the video is not available anymore, I couldn’t use it anyways at the risk of a lawsuit for exposing the individual to ridicule 🤔. Anyways... they were really funny to watch!

[@YnotRivera1]

Thanks all you need to know about boom arms video right here

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, thank you! But people already asked me a few questions that make me think on making a second video about it 🤣

[@realrobertpopa]

Great video and comparison. Thanks for sharing this useful info, Everson!

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you Robert! I am glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Pudge007]

AWESOME video! I was looking into which boom arm would be best to hold a Blue Yeti USB microphone while live streaming and came across both the RODE PSA1 and the Blue Compass. This video helped answer every question I had. I decided to go with the Blue Compass with the information you provided. Thank you sir! You’ve earned my respect as well as a like and me as a subscriber 😁

[@GeekDetour]

Thank YOU! I am really happy to have helped you in your decision! Both arms are really good - it is just a matter of specific details that might suit your needs and taste better. Super good luck with your streamings and welcome to my channel! 😊

[@Pudge007]

Geek Detour thanks and good to be here!

[@treyharshaw7276]

Fantastic video! I watched this video on mute because I just wanted to see the swivel of the compass, but it was so entertaining to just watch that I had to go back and rewatch. Great job, now take my sub.

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, thank you Trey! I am glad you enjoyed it! 😄 Hey, totally different topic, but have you watched my last video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGaxfZyVismKi7c

[@tokenasiankowboy9078]

Your video was very professionally done & hit most of the points I needed. Only one more point I needed was the quality or strength of the wing or knob bolt holding the angle of the microphone. The bolt threads on the cheap $30 arm's stripped in three uses. How was the tightening or threads on the Rôde arm?

[@GeekDetour]

Hi Token! The “wingnuts” of the Rode PSA1 are very strong - well, to me the whole arm is very well made. As I said, I have two PSA1s and I abuse them a lot. I really recommend it.

[@Schmunzelfee]

Thank you very much, you helped me a lot. I needed to choose between both of them but the Rode is more versatile and I can use it for different things.

[@GeekDetour]

My pleasure! I think so: the PSA1 keeps its angle and it reeeeally helps when you are using it with cameras.

[@KOKOBC]

The rode psa 1 is out of stock on Amazon. I decided to get a cheaper version and it works pretty much just as well

[@saingiya]

you answer my search for a camera mount and your light stand is a great idea it looks easy but believe me not that easy at all thanks man.

[@TheHypeCom]

I was waiting for a video like this for months, thank you!

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you, ha ha, there you have it! 😁 Do you already use any boom arm?

[@TheHypeCom]

@@GeekDetour yeah i am using the psa-1 atm, because i got it for 30€ cheaper than the compass, but i was always wondering how they would compare, if i ever had to get another one :)

[@yeskeyofficial]

my friend you do an AMAZING job with your videos. They're informative, incredibly engaging & you make world-class videos in my opinion. So good! I'm inspired and felt like I should say that to you!

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, thank you! It means a lot to me - you made my day 🥰

[@italienn]

bought Blue Compass. Love it except it will NOT hold positions well using BLue Snowball ICE I assume this is because its very light, but even holding it down with my hand it feel like it was way too much tension in it. I removed the tension screen all together to relieve as much as possible, but it still won't stay in any position which is very disappointing seeing as the mic used was made by blue and this thing cost $100. Maybe I just got a bad one, but the middle friction screw hardly seems to do anything.

[@jaimedegaming]

I got the Rode PSA1. It's OK for the most part. Figuring out the tension was a bit of a mission, but I managed. I'd really like it if Rode added some sort of retainer for the pole into the desk mount though, just to minimise the chances of it coming out too easily or spinning a bit too freely. One extra velcro strap would have been nice too. Other than that, the build quality is absolutely amazing. Just would have like in the box instructions on tensioning. I'm using it with an Elgato Wave:1 mic with the adapter that came with it and the Rode. Enjoying it :)

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, I might agree with you about the free rotation: I use a camera in one of my PSA1s and indeed, if anything slightly touches the arm, it rotates quite easily. It would be nice to have some dampening/adding some resistance to rotation. But I am not concerned about it getting out… gravity takes good care 🤣

[@blackE1114]

Great video, thanks for putting this together and covering all the small details

[@Axxo978]

You're amazing at product reviews. Subbed for sure, you deserve them all!

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, thank you! 😊

[@AlexGTech]

Haha 1:30 yes, I nearly broke my nose with it 😬 my video is still up as a warning to people 😂 great video, I love the ideas on using the PSA1 for other things!

[@GeekDetour]

Ha ha, yeah! It is this one, right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJm3lZqCrsapms0 🤣 But no, man, I swear there were at least 3 videos of people breaking their shining new LCD monitors… Of course the comments were very cruel and nasty - I guess that’s what made the owners delete their videos 😭

[@AlexGTech]

@@GeekDetour yes that’s the one! I need to do a “year later” review soon. May even get another one soon to help out with top down shots 😉 by the way, do I detect a fellow Brazilian accent?

[@GeekDetour]

😆 Uh tererê! 🇧🇷

[@AlexGTech]

@@GeekDetour haha tamo junto 👊🏼

[@ElPePe10300]

Watched the video but still decided to go with the compass and then returned it. The compass is only good for the “7” shape position and very difficult to move around. Going to get the psa1.

[@GeekDetour]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I like my Blue Compass - but the versatility of the PSA1 is undisputed 👍😃

[@FabianAdriann]

The only thing I hate about PSA-1 is that the base where the arm is attached to starts to wear off after couple years of use. The holder is made from plastic and if you rotate the arm enough over the years it starts to eat that plastic slowly. I have a white desk so the dust that comes off from the holder is very visible and I have to wipe my desk weekly. Really wish Rode would come up with version 2 that would fix that and also maybe make it little quieter to move too :)

[@GeekDetour]

Very nice observation Fabian! Are you talking about the desk clamp or have you installed the desk insert? (The one that needs a hole on the table to be installed)

[@speciti4751]

did i mention that the mic is slanting down with the blue compass because the shock mount is too heavy for it its not the boomarms fault

[@GeekDetour]

Wow, which microphone and shockmount are you using?