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

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The Blue Compass can be the best Boom Arm for the Blue Yeti, but the Rode PSA1 can be a Camera & Light Stand. The PSA1 is much more versatile!
RØDE PSA1 Boom Arm
▶︎ geni.us/4ICSNGa
Blue Compass Boom Arm on Amazon:
▶︎ geni.us/8GAy6 (more gear below)
Blue Yeticaster (Yeti mic + Blue Compass Boom Arm + Shockmount)
▶︎ geni.us/JB8MxqE
(affordable bundle with all you need to start recording good sound)
JOBY Ballhead
▶︎ geni.us/kGCAVBo
JOBY GorillaPod Kit (Ballhead + Stand)
▶︎ geni.us/i7DI3
Blue Spark (XLR Microphone)
▶︎ geni.us/YsXR93
(a newer version of the microphone I use most of the times)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen)
▶︎ geni.us/pRjN
(you probably won't ever need a better audio interface!)
TP-Link 10400mAh PowerBank
▶︎ geni.us/05JCm
My review on KZread: • TP LINK Power Bank TL-...
Tripod from Amazon Basics
▶︎ geni.us/5FYV0
(super cheap and yet, it is the tripod I've been using all these years)
GoPro Hero 7
▶︎ geni.us/VsCG
(I actually have the Hero 5, but you should get the Hero 7)
Canon 600D DSLR Camera
The main camera I used in EVERY VIDEO I made for my channel so far... BUT it is very old: it doesn't record in 4k (the maximum is 1080p) and the low light recordings are very noisy... There are many better options now. I just purchased a Panasonic Lumix G7 and its 4k image is SO MUCH sharper - even if used on 1080p projects.
Yongnuo YN300 III (LED Video Light, 5500 kelvin)
▶︎ geni.us/MbqTs
I have 2 of these lights, and I use them with sofboxes.
PS: I made a custom mount to hang them.
Disclaimers:
- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
- The products I reviewed in this video were purchased on my own money and no company paid me to say good things about them.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:06 Blue Compass VS Rode PSA1
0:35 Compass seduced me... and I bought another PSA1
1:05 Blue Compass comes straight in the box
1:31 What everybody likes in the Compass
1:45 My 3 reasons to buy a Blue Compass
1:49 #1. Blue Compass is taller
2:04 #2. Smaller cylindrical base
2:21 #3. Adjustable Tension
2:47 Adjusting the hidden screw
3:12 What I hate on the Blue Compass
3:19 Rode PSA1 keeps the angle
3:27 Scissor Arm Design
3:53 LED Light Panels on the Rode PSA1
4:07 Mounting Cameras on the Rode PSA1
4:47 Why using Boom Arms instead of Tripods
5:29 Credits
#RodePSA1 #BlueCompass #boomarm
Blue Compass Boom Arm vs Rode PSA1 - Which is the best mic stand for the Yeti? Setup & Review
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Written, Performed and Produced by Everson Siqueira
Music:
Complicate ya, Otis McDonald
KZread Audio Library, free music
▶︎ • "Complicate Ya" - Otis...
Tango de la Noche, Wayne Jones
KZread Audio Library, free music
▶︎ • Tango de la Noche - Wa...
Retro, Wayne Jones
KZread Audio Library, free music
▶︎ • Video
Funk Down, MK2
KZread Audio Library, free music
▶︎ • Funk Down - MK2 (No Co...
Video Snippets that appeared in this video:
▶︎ • Studio Tour 4.0: Blue ...
▶︎ • Unboxing et découverte...
▶︎ • Blue Radius 3 Boom Arm...
▶︎ • UNBOXING : Le bras de ...
▶︎ • MAM NOWE RAMIĘ

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  • @GeekDetour
    @GeekDetour5 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIptlq6phZazqdo.html 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

    @Seedx

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cravact

    @Cravact

    3 жыл бұрын

    What acoustic panel do you use? Thanks!

  • @JesusCondeArt
    @JesusCondeArt5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour
    @GeekDetour5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @AI3Dorinte
    @AI3Dorinte4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leonruvalcaba1549

    @leonruvalcaba1549

    4 жыл бұрын

    So hot n' kinky m8

  • @CybertroninfiniteOfficial

    @CybertroninfiniteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leonruvalcaba1549 "I feel you bro!"

  • @Swordonator

    @Swordonator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats what she said 😏

  • @sebii6898

    @sebii6898

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spifiii are you sure?

  • @michaeljemery
    @michaeljemery4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @cantthinkofnameyeah7249

    3 жыл бұрын

    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
    @winddoggo94064 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @H5Motivation
    @H5Motivation3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best video comparison ;)

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And have an amazing 2021!!!

  • @NateIsLame
    @NateIsLame3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lazlo342
    @lazlo3424 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJ2gtKWilLyqk9o.html

  • @beeclair480
    @beeclair4805 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MEDspiration
    @MEDspiration4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @iBertz
    @iBertz4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread reviews at the time... I bought it anyway and made the video 🤣 Welcome to the channel!

  • @GRKN7
    @GRKN73 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks for your help!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zlerner716
    @zlerner7165 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    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) 🤣

  • @ded6886
    @ded68865 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @leftblank
    @leftblank4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @blackE1114
    @blackE11143 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sammyboy816
    @sammyboy8164 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 KZreadrs are mostly copying other KZreadrs and nobody reads manuals 🤣 Welcome to the channel!

  • @NT-or9wh

    @NT-or9wh

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @godyvdb
    @godyvdb3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @platespinner681
    @platespinner6814 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @jadewolf3416
    @jadewolf34164 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @matta6962
    @matta69625 жыл бұрын

    Finally a video that actually contains useful information thank you!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, thank you! 😁

  • @TheHypeCom
    @TheHypeCom5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheHypeCom

    @TheHypeCom

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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 :)

  • @JCB23
    @JCB233 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @thisdigital8177

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @CupidGaming522
    @CupidGaming5223 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @saingiya
    @saingiya4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @j3sse149
    @j3sse1494 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tks Jesse! You made my day 😄

  • @Iam__Dan
    @Iam__Dan4 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the video it actually gave details on what i wanted to know about the mic stands and the differences between them. Much love ❤

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU for such kind words! Happy 2020 - and welcome to my channel :)

  • @bmkq2007
    @bmkq20075 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @rexwithers
    @rexwithers3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rex! Thank you! I appreciate 🤗

  • @izzywithcheese
    @izzywithcheese3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @randomgoose01
    @randomgoose014 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 😁

  • @hugotradio
    @hugotradio5 жыл бұрын

    Well-explained. Thank you! :)

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, my pleasure!

  • @JeVeuxReussir_
    @JeVeuxReussir_4 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lukewest
    @lukewest4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Axxo978
    @Axxo9784 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! 😊

  • @realrobertpopa
    @realrobertpopa3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert! I am glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @SupaMario01
    @SupaMario015 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! great comparison!

  • @MEGATestberichte
    @MEGATestberichte4 жыл бұрын

    Aweseome presentation and conclusion!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! They both are VERY useful in my setup

  • @hndembuon
    @hndembuon2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @GlassParasite
    @GlassParasite4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @AdriDwitomo
    @AdriDwitomo4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video! I'll try to mimic you camera setup! It's super smart! Cheers!!!!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thank you! If you record things on a table (or near a table), Camera on the PSA1 is very comfortable and agile to use - I think you will enjoy it. Happy 2020!

  • @joanlyoung1
    @joanlyoung13 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqGq2s-saci1Zag.html

  • @MHPHOTOATX
    @MHPHOTOATX5 жыл бұрын

    Answered my question!!! mine was too tight..

  • @tokenasiankowboy9078
    @tokenasiankowboy90784 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SnowRBX_youtube
    @SnowRBX_youtube3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good choice :)

  • @AzuriaSky
    @AzuriaSky3 жыл бұрын

    your videos are great, thanks for posting them!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! I am trying to put my life back on track so I get back to finishing videos (I am good at starting them, ha ha ha)

  • @SuperJohn99
    @SuperJohn995 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review man, take my like :)

  • @MrXaniss
    @MrXaniss4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loser-nobody
    @loser-nobody3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @loser-nobody

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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? 😁

  • @ASoulTheif
    @ASoulTheif4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 😁

  • @JeffsTrades
    @JeffsTrades4 жыл бұрын

    Great video man, thanks for the info.

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @Yorkia
    @Yorkia4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @yeskeyofficial
    @yeskeyofficial4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tnetroP
    @tnetroP4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @roycefaggotter6860
    @roycefaggotter68602 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    2 жыл бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJ2gtKWilLyqk9o.html

  • @vorco8769
    @vorco87694 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have a HyperX Quadcast and was if you would recommend the compass or the psa1 for it?

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Both would work perfectly. The last time I saw the PSA1 on Amazon, it was a bit cheaper than the Compass. Aesthetically speaking, the Compass matches more with the cylindrical look of your Mic. Here is a video of a guy that in the end puts the HyperX on a Compass, take a look: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH58rs2bn8_PYNI.html

  • @ThePhiCode
    @ThePhiCode5 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is really unbelievably good ❤️🙏

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It means a lot to me!

  • @Schmunzelfee
    @Schmunzelfee4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lordpickle9564
    @lordpickle95643 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @treyharshaw7276
    @treyharshaw72764 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, thank you Trey! I am glad you enjoyed it! 😄 Hey, totally different topic, but have you watched my last video? kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGmCrsuYhce9hbg.html

  • @vladshinkin
    @vladshinkin4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reviewing

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @guillaumeprince2572
    @guillaumeprince25725 жыл бұрын

    Is it a 27" iMac that you have? I'm trying to know if the arm can go over it if I mount the stand backward. Thank you!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s right: 27 inch iMac and I positioned the Blue Compass “behind”, at the side. I don’t know if it will reach as far as you expect, being positioned behind the iMac... But at least it is taller than the PSA1

  • @guillaumeprince2572

    @guillaumeprince2572

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@GeekDetour Thank you very much for answering! It's a must buy. I placed my order ;)

  • @WillKlein
    @WillKlein2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 🎄🎉🎊🎅🎁

  • @ndoutsider1574
    @ndoutsider15745 жыл бұрын

    Yay! New videos here.

  • @YnotRivera1
    @YnotRivera14 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stanislawi.4610
    @stanislawi.46105 жыл бұрын

    Seus vídeos são ótimos, bastante qualidade, belos takes, a cor é agradável, trilha sonora, parabéns pelo trabalho!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Muitíssimo obrigado, Stanislaw! Bem vindo ao canal e um grande abraço desde Madrid 🇪🇸

  • @tonysenseii
    @tonysenseiiАй бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    Ай бұрын

    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

    @tonysenseii

    Ай бұрын

    @@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

    @GeekDetour

    Ай бұрын

    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

    @tonysenseii

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @titilafolie
    @titilafolie3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU and welcome to the channel! 👍

  • @DawahDigital
    @DawahDigital3 жыл бұрын

    I love your style of presenting. Subscribed. keep it up!!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @coastie.
    @coastie. Жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    Жыл бұрын

    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 👍

  • @Jerham
    @Jerham3 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a video. Thanks!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😄 I am glad you liked it

  • @KneecapBandit
    @KneecapBandit4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @dreadmorg
    @dreadmorg4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @dreadmorg

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VagendaAdnegav
    @VagendaAdnegav4 жыл бұрын

    awesome video - thank you so much for this one

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @MenacingThreat
    @MenacingThreat3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃 you just made my day 😊

  • @KonkaBass
    @KonkaBass3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zaskianatalievilla6869
    @zaskianatalievilla68693 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!! Entertaining and informative. Thank you :)

  • @brianwongwaichung
    @brianwongwaichung3 жыл бұрын

    I like your presentation and the context. Well done and I learnt a lot. Thanks.

  • @brianwongwaichung

    @brianwongwaichung

    3 жыл бұрын

    By the way, I am interested to know how you mount the LED panels to the PSA1, is there a video?

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brian! I am glad you liked it 😁 Happy Hollidays!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope, there is not a video yet about it. I modified my Yongnuo III LED lights so they would have a fixture the way I wanted. I should make a video about it, yes 👍

  • @greenone41
    @greenone414 жыл бұрын

    Now thats a good review! You just made my choice very easy :D

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really? I think it depends on what you value most and how you intend to use it. Which was your choice?? 🤔

  • @Bigbrank
    @Bigbrank5 жыл бұрын

    Hey ! I was looking for this Røde Vs Blue compass and you made this video perfect ! and it's very well made thanks you ! (like the tempo of the video, and the lil joke aswell) you have a new subscriber :3

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bigbrank! Before I bought the Blue Compass, I was desperately trying to find a VS comparison against the PSA1, but I didn't find what I wanted... So I bought it and, after 1 year using it, I tried to make the video I expected to see at that time :)

  • @MaxMagus
    @MaxMagus3 жыл бұрын

    Youre decision helped me choose between the two! Thank you so much! I was having major conflicts!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, that's great! By the way, which one are you buying?

  • @MaxMagus

    @MaxMagus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GeekDetour Rode PSA 1. Before I was really thinking about the blue compass haha

  • @connerfoster2867
    @connerfoster28675 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and great comparison

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Conner! 😁 Which arm you prefer?

  • @bryangiron9341
    @bryangiron93413 жыл бұрын

    Incredible video, THANKS!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU 😊

  • @ohmyTalal
    @ohmyTalal5 жыл бұрын

    Best review ever I am shocked you deserve more views more subs and I am subbing for sure

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey 👋 Thank you! Your kind words really made me happy 😊 Welcome to the channel!

  • @gropgamer
    @gropgamer4 жыл бұрын

    NÃO TEM , EM ESTOQUE , TEM OUTRO SITE ONDE POSSO COMPRAR?

  • @davidl.2747
    @davidl.27475 жыл бұрын

    Hi there great video, question, which out of these 2 stands do you recommend for a heavy Rode K2 microphone?

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The Rode K2 weighs 815g... The Blue Yeti + Shockmount weighs 930g 🤔 So, I can tell you that both Arms will handle the weight of your K2 perfectly. Chose the one you like best, weight wont be a problem 😄👍

  • @christieptachannel
    @christieptachannel2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! 😁

  • @dani_el_nany8199
    @dani_el_nany81993 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video, I was looking for a mic arm and now I got all the information that I need to check. Regards from Chile.

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Un saludo desde Madrid 🇪🇸

  • @beanverse
    @beanverse4 жыл бұрын

    your videos are amazing, waiting for you to get 1 million!!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😁 Oh boy, 1 million subs?? Sounds like a super duper wild dream 🤣

  • @orkahouse3841
    @orkahouse38413 жыл бұрын

    splendid review!!

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁

  • @owlnonymous
    @owlnonymous4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZmYqZqFe7Kcm9Y.html

  • @MurrayFrost
    @MurrayFrost4 жыл бұрын

    great video man

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁

  • @xenk3055
    @xenk30555 жыл бұрын

    where i can get the acoustic foam like in your setup?

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi there 👋 That is from Germany - the coolest thing is that the pyramids are 15cm tall (like 6 inches) BUT it is labor intensive to put it together since it is not a panel - each pyramid is an individual triangle you need to glue yourself. Here it is: m.thomann.de/intl/the_t.akustik_nook_set_144.htm?i11l=en_GB%3AES.EUR%3AEUR

  • @mickbiggle
    @mickbiggle5 жыл бұрын

    hey i have a razer seiren x and was wondering if these boom arms are compatible with that microphone

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    The mount size for the Razer is universal, yes. Take a look of the Seiren setup this guy have: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpqMwc1_gc6-pJM.html

  • @snax_4820
    @snax_48205 жыл бұрын

    Great review

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁

  • @burtoner
    @burtoner3 жыл бұрын

    I have one question how high is the Blue Compass, from the bottom of the arm near the desk to the center joint, i'm trying to see if it will fit over top of my 24" monitor.

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! With the Compass 90 degrees perpendicular to the table (completely upright), the center joint begins at 54cm (21.25 iches). it is a circumference, with 5cm diameter, so its upper part finishes at 59cm, and the second part of the arm goes up from that point. My iMac 27" fits perfectly under it, and I can fold the arm in my direction from behind the iMac.

  • @1800BrokenSoul
    @1800BrokenSoul4 жыл бұрын

    hey you got ti include the adaptor to mount a mount a to the psa1

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Let’s see if I understood your comment: to mount the Blue Yeti or most microphones, the PSA1 comes already with an adapter. If you are asking about the ball-head mount I used to put cameras on the PSA1, I used the a Joby Ballhead and there are links in the Description of the video 👍

  • @kvens3229
    @kvens32293 жыл бұрын

    Hey can u help me here my røde psa-1 is making a lot of noise when i move it. I have tried to loosen the springs but nothing happens. I have just gotten it and i think its broke pls help!

  • @YeetusMcfeetus

    @YeetusMcfeetus

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would use some wd40 to make the springs quiet

  • @MrHeartless50
    @MrHeartless504 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review! Got the compass, I installed the blue yeti using the shock mount but the mic wobbles alot when I move the arm. Is that normal?

  • @GeekDetour

    @GeekDetour

    4 жыл бұрын

    No. It is not well tightened.

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