Røde has introduced the DS3 desktop studio arm, with greater load capacity, improved adjustability, and enhanced stability over the earlier DS2 for today's creator set-ups.
With a 1.5kg payload capacity, DS3 supports heavier equipment for the modern-day creator, from broadcast-grade XLR microphones to large-diaphragm microphones, cameras, lights and accessories. An integrated ball head delivers smooth, controlled and virtually silent positioning, allowing on-the-fly adjustments without disrupting a recording or broadcast in progress, while a central locking mechanism secures equipment at the desired angle in a single motion.
Like DS2, DS3 uses a weighted base instead of a traditional desk clamp, allowing it to be positioned anywhere on a flat surface, independent of a desk edge, The redesigned base delivers greater stability for heavier set-ups while keeping a compact footprint, leaving more desktop space free for other equipment.
Each finish features its own acoustic isolation pad, designed to damp vibration as much as elevate the DS3's aesthetic. The Classic Black option is finished with a soft-touch silicone pad inlaid on and beneath the base, while the Crisp White variant features natural cork on both sides. Cable clips keep XLR and USB cables neatly routed and out of sight, reducing desk clutter for a cleaner workspace.
Included adaptors ensure broad compatibility across microphones, cameras, lights and accessories, providing everything needed to mount mics and creator equipment out of the box.