Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface with PSA1+ Boom Arm
- 1-channel USB-C interface, bus powered
- +48v phantom power on the combo input
- Neutrik combo jack, mic, guitar or line
- Desk boom arm, over 3' reach
- 360-degree rotation, standard mic threading
- Class compliant, no drivers needed
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tidy podcasting starter pair: a one-input interface plus a quiet broadcast arm for positioning the mic. One channel limits it to a single voice or instrument, and no mic is included.
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ASIN: B0BVZQKRFKModel: AI-1Category: Audio Interfaces
Overview
Recording a single voice at a desk is the job: the Rode interface takes one mic, guitar or synth through a combo jack and feeds the computer over USB-C. The broadcast arm clamps to the desk, swings the mic into place on damped springs and routes the cable along its length.
The arm is the standout half, with damped springs and a neoprene cover that stop creaks from reaching the recording. The interface is easy to set up with direct monitoring. One input means co-hosts need a second interface, and the listing names Windows only.
Who it's for
Streamers and voice-over artists building a tidy desk get both the input and the arm in one order. Interview shows with a guest in the room need more inputs.
Pros and cons
- Quiet damped spring arm
- Cable management built into arm
- Phantom power for condensers
- Direct monitoring with no delay
- Only one input channel
- Mac support not stated
- No microphone included
Performance notes
Recording noise depends on the single preamp and on the arm, whose damped springs and cover stop handling noise from reaching the mic. Direct monitoring sends the input to the headphones before the computer, so there is no delay. The parallelogram springs hold the mic wherever it is placed.
Specifications
| Brand | Rode |
|---|---|
| Model | AI-1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Phantom power | +48v |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C, bus powered |
| Mic mount | Standard microphone threading |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Software | Windows-compatible audio software |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Monitoring | Direct monitoring, discrete headphone amplifier |
| Mic preamp | Discrete Class-A, Neutrik combo jack |
| Boom arm reach | Over 3' horizontal and vertical |
| Boom arm rotation | 360-degree |
| Boom arm design | Parallelogram spring, damped internal springs, neoprene cover, cable management |
| Product 2 | Over 3' Hizontal Vertical Reach |
Frequently asked questions
Can I plug a guitar into the Rode AI-1?
Yes. The Neutrik combo jack accepts a microphone, a guitar or a line-level instrument such as a synthesizer.
Does the Rode PSA1+ arm make noise when moved?
Rode says its damped internal springs and neoprene arm cover remove mechanical noise.
Is a microphone included with this Rode bundle?
No. The bundle is the interface and the boom arm.