{"id":615334,"date":"2026-09-29T12:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/615334\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:54:17","slug":"rode-lpa1-low-profile-studio-arm-keeps-the-mic-below-the-camera-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/615334\/","title":{"rendered":"R\u00d8DE LPA1 Low-Profile Studio Arm Keeps the Mic Below the Camera Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>R\u00d8DE has released the LPA1, a desk-clamped studio arm designed to hold a microphone below the camera\u2019s line of sight. It is aimed at video podcasts, live streaming and other on-camera setups where a traditional overhead boom arm would sit in the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rode-lpa1-on-desk-8192x5464-rgb-740x493.jpg\" alt=\"rode lpa1 on desk 8192x5464 rgb\" class=\"wp-image-324784\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The LPA1 has a 2kg (4.4 lb) payload capacity, the highest of any R\u00d8DE studio arm. It will hold end-address and side-address microphones, including R\u00d8DE\u2019s PodMic, PodMic USB, Procaster and Broadcaster dynamic mics and the NT1 series of large-diaphragm condensers. Construction is all metal.<\/p>\n<p>Featured Specifications<\/p>\n<p>750mm (29.5\u2033) horizontal reach90\u00b0 up \/ 60\u00b0 down vertical adjustment2kg (4.4 lb) payload capacity1\/4\u2033, 3\/8\u2033 and 5\/8\u2033 thread compatibilityDesk clamp for surfaces up to 70mm (2.76\u2033) thick<\/p>\n<p>Reach and positioning<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rode-lpa1-podcasters-talking-at-desk-8192x5464-rgb-740x493.jpg\" alt=\"rode lpa1 podcasters talking at desk 8192x5464 rgb\" class=\"wp-image-324788\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The arm extends 750mm horizontally and adjusts 90\u00b0 up and 60\u00b0 down. It articulates through 360 degrees and uses a ball mount at the head, so the mic can be positioned above or below desk level. Folded, the arm measures 367mm long and 150mm high. Fully extended, it reaches 525mm above the desk surface or 200mm below it.<\/p>\n<p>Mounting and cable management<\/p>\n<p>The LPA1 attaches with an included clamp that fits desks up to 70mm thick. No drilling is required. XLR or USB cable runs along the length of the arm and is held in place with four included clips.<\/p>\n<p>Thread compatibility covers 1\/4\u2033 UNC, 3\/8\u2033 UNC and 5\/8\u2033 UNS, so the arm can also carry small cameras, lights and other accessories within the 2kg limit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rode-lpa1-on-table-solo-podcast-8192x5464-rgb-740x493.jpg\" alt=\"rode lpa1 on table solo podcast 8192x5464 rgb\" class=\"wp-image-324786\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Specifications<\/p>\n<p>SpecificationDetailTypeLow-profile studio armMountingDesk clamp (included), up to 70mm \/ 2.76\u2033Horizontal reach750mm \/ 29.5\u2033Vertical adjustment90\u00b0 up \/ 60\u00b0 downArticulation360\u00b0, ball-mount headPayload capacity2kg \/ 4.4 lbThread compatibility1\/4\u2033 UNC, 3\/8\u2033 UNC, 5\/8\u2033 UNSConstructionAll metalCable managementIntegrated, four cable clips included (XLR or USB)Weight1650g \/ 3.64 lbLength750mm \/ 29.5\u2033 (extended), 367mm \/ 14.4\u2033 (folded)Width75mm \/ 2.95\u2033Height525mm \/ 20.7\u2033 (extended above desk), 470mm \/ 18.5\u2033 (extended), 150mm \/ 5.9\u2033 (folded)Below-desk reach200mm \/ 7.9\u2033ColorsBlack (available now), White (coming soon)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rode-lpa1-podcast-desk-8192x5464-rgb-740x493.jpg\" alt=\"rode lpa1 podcast desk 8192x5464 rgb\" class=\"wp-image-324787\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Price and availability<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1965324-REG\/rode_lpa1_pro_low_profile_studio.html\/BI\/7759\/KBID\/8285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"R\u00d8DE LPA1 is available now in black for US$129 (opens in a new tab)\">R\u00d8DE LPA1 is available now in black for US$129<\/a>. A white version will follow at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image ofErikNaso\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4bbddd92bcc99ba60d3159468dcb2c26.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-128 photo is-rounded\" height=\"128\" width=\"128\"\/><\/p>\n<p>      <a class=\"entry--author-box--name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshooter.com\/author\/eriknaso\/\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n        By Erik Naso<br \/>\n              <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Erik is an 18 time Emmy award-winning DP, with over 20 years experience in photojournalism, working in newsrooms all over the USA. <\/p>\n<p>The last decade has seen Erik migrate into broadcast television and filmmaking, where he has discovered a passion for visual storytelling and production.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Erik is an outstanding educator, teaching filmmaking via courses on Linkedin Learning and Lynda.com.<\/p>\n<p>                  <a class=\"\" aria-label=\"Link to author\u2019s Twitter profile\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eriknaso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><br \/>\n                          <a class=\"\" aria-label=\"Link to author\u2019s Instagram profile\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/eriknaso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><br \/>\n                          <a class=\"\" aria-label=\"Link to author\u2019s Youtube channel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ErikNaso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><br \/>\n                          <a class=\"\" aria-label=\"Link to author\u2019s Vimeo channel\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/eriknaso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"R\u00d8DE has released the LPA1, a desk-clamped studio arm designed to hold a microphone below the camera\u2019s line&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":615335,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[111,139,69,145],"class_list":["post-615334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/615334\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/615335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=615334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=615334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}