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RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones

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RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones
Key Features
  • Two Pivot Points for Positioning
  • Heavy Base to Balance Microphone
  • No Need for Clamps or Mounting
  • Extends 15" Vertically
The Rode DS2 is a compact desktop studio arm designed for quiet and flexible microphone positioning in podcasting spaces, broadcast radio studios, voiceover studios, and similar environments. The DS2 features a heavy base designed to balance and support microphones weighing up to 31.7 oz, so there's no need for clamps or mounting equipment. The boom arm offers two adjustable pivot points that extend up to 15" vertically, allowing you to easily position your mic for optimal results. Cable management guides are provided to keep your setup neat and tidy. A 3/8" to 1/4" thread adapter is also provided, allowing you to mount a wide range of different screw threads.
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RODE DS2 Overview

The Rode DS2 is a compact desktop studio arm designed for quiet and flexible microphone positioning in podcasting spaces, broadcast radio studios, voiceover studios, and similar environments. The DS2 features a heavy base designed to balance and support microphones weighing up to 31.7 oz, so there's no need for clamps or mounting equipment. The boom arm offers two adjustable pivot points that extend up to 15" vertically, allowing you to easily position your mic for optimal results. Cable management guides are provided to keep your setup neat and tidy. A 3/8" to 1/4" thread adapter is also provided, allowing you to mount a wide range of different screw threads.

Use for mics, lights, phones, and cameras
Supports up to 31.7 oz
Heavy base requires no clamp or mounting
Two pivot points for flexible, accurate positioning
15" vertical reach
Low-noise operation
Includes 3/8 to 1/4" adapter
UPC: 698813010721

RODE DS2 Specs

Key Specs
Mic Mount Thread Size
1/4"-20 Male, 3/8"-16 Male
Total Reach
15" / 38 cm
Base Type
Surface Mount
Included Cable
None
Color
Black
Item Type
Broadcast Arm
Microphone Mounting
Mic Thread Size
1/4"-20 Male, 3/8"-16 Male
Boom
Boom Arm Type
Articulated
Adjustment Type
Screw-Knob
Arm Length
7.5" / 19 cm (Arm 1)
7.5" / 19 cm (Arm 2)
Total Reach
15" / 38 cm
Horizontal Range of Motion
360°
Boom Angle
Adjustable
Extension
Extension Type
Articulated
Riser & Base
Maximum Height
15.0" / 380 mm
Adjustment Type
Screw-Knob
Base Type
Surface Mount
Cable
Included Cable
None
Physical
Color
Black
Load Capacity
2 lb / 900 g
Weight
3.2 lb / 1471 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.055 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 6.2 x 2.3"

RODE DS2 Reviews

Rode desktop Mic stand

By Shatem
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-14

Awesome little convenient Mike Mount. Slim, nice looking, heavy bottom plate and sturdy when tightened and put in place. A-plus.

may tilt over

By Mark
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-11

If used fully extended, it is a bit tipsy. But I found using it in a Z shape works well. However, since this is designed to sit on a desk, it will transfer any tapping sounds on the desk up to the mic. For much better sound isolation, use a boom such as the Rode PSA 1+. I own two of these stands with Rode Pod Mic on one and Rode USB pod mic on the other. They serve my purpose of being able to relocate them easily, and they allow me to quickly set up extra mics for extra guests. See my picture for how to properly shape the stand into a Z.

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Thinking of Travel, does it pack down to almost ...

Thinking of Travel, does it pack down to almost flat?
Asked by: Adam
The RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones does not fold flat unless its base is removed.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-10-01

Does this have the adapter I need to connect this ...

Does this have the adapter I need to connect this to a RODE VideoMicro 2 MIC?
Asked by: Larry
The RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones comes with a 3/8" to 1/4" Thread Adapter. No additional adapter would be required to connect the RODE VideoMicro II.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-05-12

Will this work with Warm Audio WA-87 R2? If not, ...

Will this work with Warm Audio WA-87 R2? If not, what alternative attractive desk stand can you recommend?
Asked by: Thomas
The RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones will not support the WA-87 R2 due to the weight of the mic being over 2x the max supported weight for the stand.
Answered by: Alex D
Date published: 2026-01-04

Will the Rode DS2 Desktop Studio Arm work with a R

Will the Rode DS2 Desktop Studio Arm work with a Rode NT-1 5th Gen mic with an SM6 shock mount and pop filter?
Asked by: Kathryn
Yes, the RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones will work with the RODE NT1 5th Generation Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR/USB Microphone and RODE SM6 Shock Mount and Pop Filter.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2026-04-13

Do you think I could use this for the Sennheiser ...

Do you think I could use this for the Sennheiser MKH 416?
Asked by: Sam
Sure, the RODE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm for Broadcast Microphones (BH #RODS2SA) could support a Sennheiser MKH 416 with some sort of added shock mount like the Auray DUSM-1 Universal Shockmount (BH #AUDUSM1).
Answered by: Zacky
Date published: 2024-03-28
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