If you searched for the RØDE LPA1 price, here is the honest short answer: RØDE has not announced one yet. The LPA1 is a low-profile studio arm revealed at NAB 2026 in April, it is listed at retailers as coming soon, and no official price or ship date has been published as of July 2026.
What we do know is what it is built to solve, and it is a real problem: every standard boom arm cuts straight through your shot. The LPA1 is engineered to stay below the camera line so your mic does its job without a black tube crossing your face on screen. For anyone shooting a video podcast, that is the entire pitch.
Here is every confirmed spec, what the arm is actually for, and — since you cannot buy it yet — the low-profile arms worth owning today.
- RØDE LPA1 — Wait for it if you shoot a video podcast and want RØDE build quality with the mic kept out of frame. Price unannounced; coming soon.
- RØDE PSA1+ — The safe buy today: RØDE’s proven pro arm with spring damping and internal cable management, around $149.
- NEEWER Low Profile Boom Arm — If it is specifically the low-profile look you want now, this is the budget way to get it.
- RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm — The compact desktop option if your setup is tight on space and you do not need long reach.
Bottom line: the LPA1 is worth watching if you are on camera — but nobody should wait indefinitely on an unpriced arm. The PSA1+ does 90% of the job today.
Our Top Picks
- Engineered to sit below the camera line of sight
- 750mm horizontal reach with 360° silent rotation
- Integrated cable management hides XLR and USB
- Up to 2kg load — handles any podcast mic
- No price announced
- No ship date announced
- Not yet tested — we have not had hands on one
- Internal spring damping for silent movement
- Fully concealed cable management
- RØDE build quality and support
- The benchmark the LPA1 will be judged against
- Standard profile — it will cross your camera shot
- Pricier than generic arms
- Genuine low-profile design available right now
- 360° ball head with cable management channels
- 1/4″, 3/8″ and 5/8″ threads included
- Cheap way to test the low-profile look
- Not RØDE build quality or damping
- Max load 3.3 lb (1.5kg) — lighter than the LPA1
- Basic finish
- Small footprint with RØDE build quality
- Mounts mics, cameras, phones and lights
- Tidy on a cramped desk
- Short reach — not a boom
- Not designed to stay out of a camera shot
- Lower load rating (up to 900g)
RØDE LPA1 Specs — What Is Confirmed
| Spec | RØDE LPA1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Low-profile studio boom arm |
| Horizontal reach | 750mm |
| Vertical adjustment | Wide range (exact figures not published) |
| Rotation | 360°, silent operation |
| Load capacity | Up to 2kg |
| Thread compatibility | Universal |
| Cable management | Integrated — conceals XLR and USB |
| Mounting | Included desk clamp, fits standard desks |
| Announced | NAB 2026 (April 18–22, 2026) |
| Price | Not announced |
| Availability | Coming soon — no ship date announced |
What the RØDE LPA1 Actually Is
The LPA1 is a low-profile studio arm: it mounts to your desk with the included clamp and is engineered to keep the mic in position while the arm itself stays below the camera’s line of sight. RØDE quotes 750mm of horizontal reach, a wide vertical range, 360° silent rotation, up to 2kg load capacity, universal thread compatibility, and integrated cable management that hides both XLR and USB runs. It was announced at NAB 2026 alongside the DS3 desktop arm, RØDELink II, Sonaura, the PodMic Flag, and RØDECaster Studio.
The Problem It Solves (and Who Actually Has It)
A conventional arm like the PSA1+ is superb at holding a mic and terrible at staying out of a shot — it arcs down across the frame. If you only publish audio, that is a non-issue and you should stop reading and buy a PSA1+. If you publish video — YouTube, Shorts, Reels, a two-camera studio — the arm is set dressing whether you like it or not, and a low-profile design is the difference between a clean frame and a black tube through your chin. See our vertical podcast setup and YouTube podcast setup guides for how the arm fits the wider shot.
Should You Wait for the LPA1?
Honestly: only if you are on camera and not in a hurry. RØDE has published no price and no ship date, and an unpriced arm is not a plan. Given the PSA1+ sits around $149 and the LPA1 is positioned alongside it as a specialist video-first design, expect it to land in the same neighbourhood — but that is an expectation, not a number RØDE has confirmed. If you need an arm this month, buy one; the LPA1 will still be there.
LPA1 vs DS3 — Two Different Answers
RØDE announced the DS3 desktop arm at the same show, and they are not competitors. The DS3 is a compact desktop arm for small setups; the LPA1 is a long-reach 750mm arm whose whole reason to exist is staying out of your camera frame. Short desk, audio-only means DS3 territory. On camera and needing reach means LPA1. For the full field, see our best podcast mic arm and best boom arm roundups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the RØDE LPA1 cost?
RØDE has not announced pricing. It was revealed at NAB 2026 in April and is listed by retailers as coming soon, with no official price published as of July 2026. For reference, RØDE’s flagship PSA1+ arm sells for around $149. This post will be updated when RØDE confirms pricing.
When does the RØDE LPA1 come out?
No ship date has been announced. It was unveiled at NAB 2026 (April 18–22) and is listed as coming soon at authorised retailers.
What makes the LPA1 different from the PSA1+?
Profile. The PSA1+ is a conventional studio arm that arcs above and across your desk — and across your camera shot. The LPA1 is engineered to sit low, below the camera line of sight, so the mic is in position without the arm dominating the frame. The LPA1 also quotes 750mm of horizontal reach and integrated XLR/USB cable management.
Is the LPA1 worth waiting for?
If you shoot a video podcast and can wait, yes — it is purpose-built for that problem. If you need an arm now, or you only publish audio, buy the PSA1+ today; the low-profile design solves an on-camera problem that audio-only shows do not have.
How much weight can the RØDE LPA1 hold?
RØDE quotes a load capacity of up to 2kg, which covers essentially every podcast microphone including heavy broadcast dynamics like the PodMic and SM7B, plus most shock mounts.
Does the LPA1 hide cables?
Yes — it has integrated cable management designed to conceal both XLR and USB cables inside the arm, which is a large part of why it looks clean on camera.