Rode - Universal Ball Mount

The RØDE Universal Ball Mount moves at the touch of a finger, without any jolts or squeaks, like a magic arm that you can guide wherever you want. This magic arm, with its dual ball joints, orients the load in any direction, then locks it into place at a single clamping point. The 360° joint frees up both the pickup angle and the framing angle, even right up against a cluttered desk.

The dual-axis design separates tilt from rotation, so adjusting one does not affect the other. Each ball joint pivots within its housing, and the single central dial tightens both with a single flick of the wrist, saving you from having to fumble for a second screw whilst the microphone is dangling at the very end of the arm. The all-metal construction ensures this clamping remains stable, as metal does not flex under pressure from the dial in the way a plastic part would. The adjustment holds firm, and the maximum load of 2 kg does not slip. A short microphone, a pocket camera or a small LED panel will remain in the chosen position.

The 3/8" male thread screws into the mount of a microphone, camera or accessory. The 3/8" or 5/8" female thread fits onto a stand or boom arm, regardless of the mount’s pitch. This compatibility with microphones, cameras and accessories makes it equally suitable for podcasting and video production. RØDE, an Australian company founded in Sydney as part of Freedman Electronics in 1967, launched its own brand in 1990 with the NT1 and has been producing studio microphones ever since.