K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

For the price, you really can't get a much better boom pole. For starters, the size is perfect for fitting into smaller sized equipment cases. In fact, this may be the smallest pole (collapsed) available anywhere. For an inexpensive aluminum pole, it is very light. The coiled cable is convenient, and has plenty of slack to allow using various kinds of cable management on different kinds of shock mounts. The aluminum rings are well built, but are sometimes a little difficult to loosen without holding the section above and beneath firmly (takes a bit of coordination, but not difficult to do).
I have successfully used this boom pole on professional shoots for recording production audio during interviews with no problems. Whereas some coiled cable poles can be difficult to collapse completely, this one actually tries to pull itself closed after being opened all the way. The XLR plug on the bottom is well built. I would love to have a side entry for the plug on the bottom of the pole, but there is a protective metal ring around the plug on the bottom that protects the plug beautifully.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the overall value of this boom pole.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I looked at different boompoles for quite awhile. I'm a camera guy, so audio gear is something a little new to me - a sound guy usually brings this stuff. But this brand came highly recommended by the professional audio guys - it's the brand they all seem to have (though more expensive versions). This one's great because it packs up small and I can easily carry it on the plane. It's sturdy. I like the internal cabling because it saves time when extending/shortening on the fly, saves some of my precious xlr cabling, and is just plain cleaner looking. Some people complained that you can hear the cable bang around when you're moving the boom - that is true if you're handling it harshly; but I can't imagine a circumstance I'd be in where my boom op would be moving that quickly when we're actually recording. If you're trying to record audio on two people quite far from one another, you should have separate mics, not be trying to fly one boom back and forth. I'm very happy with this purchase so far.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Use it in my James Bond's Production kit. Compact, great overall quality, perfect with H4n Zoom and 5Dmk2 kit. What else to produce feature films? Good ideas, and that kit.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Durable, lightweight, and very compact. This is the first boompole I've been able to store in a backpack or rolling bag. Great for traveling shooters.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

This a great Boompole for traveling it fits in overhead luggage travel bag. Good stuff!!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Very nice compact pole. Great fro travel!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I have worked in television location production for 27 years. I was worried about buying this pole because it isn't a carbon fiber pole... now that I have it I can tell you... carbon fiber is over rated. When comparing it to my carbon fiber poles of similar size, the weigh difference is VERY minimal. I may never buy another carbon fiber pole.

Seems very rugged and well made. Other sound guys have commented on its high quality. Don't hesitate save some money... buy this pole.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Folds down to a very small size, easy to fly with and throw in a backpack. Coiled cable means its ready to go quickly and you have one less cable to pack. The cable inside can bump around if you move the boom quickly, a decent suspension system and bass roll off will help this quite a bit. I'm sure the cable won't last forever but the convenience for me is more important. Not long enough for anything but relatively close shots, but great for run and gun in a crowded space. Cable uses high quality Neutrik and Switchcraft XLR connectors.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

What a great piece of product

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I like this boom, it's pretty compact. Kinda heavy, not carbon fiber for sure. It's solid though, and does the job, simple and straightforward. I noticed that the XLR connection on the bottom seems pretty solid and won't bust out and cause problems, like other boompoles I've used (the XLR connection would break loose and fall inside the pole). My only issues is that the coiled cord inside the pole bangs against the pole when you are moving the pole quickly, or running with the pole. This will be a problem with fast moving action shots where the pole has to move quickly or alot. Also, extending the pole can be a hassle when you get to the bottom two twisters, you have to hold both extensions to get the lug loose. Other than this, it's pretty simple and all around.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

light, small and great for travel. The interior coiled cord is great

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I use this boom pole for all my work. I make documentaries and travel light - so the KE-79CC is a great choice since it collapses to under 2 feet yet extends to over 7 feet! The internal XLR coil is of course a headache-preventer on set. Universal screw compatibility with all popular shock mounts and mic holders. Once in awhile the internal cable gets jammed when being collapsed back down to size, so that's what prevents this from getting a perfect score in my book. Nonetheless, a great buy!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Good all purpose location boom pole. Perfect for small location packages with tight luggage constraints.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

For the price, you really can't get a much better boom pole. For starters, the size is perfect for fitting into smaller sized equipment cases. In fact, this may be the smallest pole (collapsed) available anywhere. For an inexpensive aluminum pole, it is very light. The coiled cable is convenient, and has plenty of slack to allow using various kinds of cable management on different kinds of shock mounts. The aluminum rings are well built, but are sometimes a little difficult to loosen without holding the section above and beneath firmly (takes a bit of coordination, but not difficult to do).
I have successfully used this boom pole on professional shoots for recording production audio during interviews with no problems. Whereas some coiled cable poles can be difficult to collapse completely, this one actually tries to pull itself closed after being opened all the way. The XLR plug on the bottom is well built. I would love to have a side entry for the plug on the bottom of the pole, but there is a protective metal ring around the plug on the bottom that protects the plug beautifully.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the overall value of this boom pole.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I looked at different boompoles for quite awhile. I'm a camera guy, so audio gear is something a little new to me - a sound guy usually brings this stuff. But this brand came highly recommended by the professional audio guys - it's the brand they all seem to have (though more expensive versions). This one's great because it packs up small and I can easily carry it on the plane. It's sturdy. I like the internal cabling because it saves time when extending/shortening on the fly, saves some of my precious xlr cabling, and is just plain cleaner looking. Some people complained that you can hear the cable bang around when you're moving the boom - that is true if you're handling it harshly; but I can't imagine a circumstance I'd be in where my boom op would be moving that quickly when we're actually recording. If you're trying to record audio on two people quite far from one another, you should have separate mics, not be trying to fly one boom back and forth. I'm very happy with this purchase so far.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Use it in my James Bond's Production kit. Compact, great overall quality, perfect with H4n Zoom and 5Dmk2 kit. What else to produce feature films? Good ideas, and that kit.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Durable, lightweight, and very compact. This is the first boompole I've been able to store in a backpack or rolling bag. Great for traveling shooters.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

This a great Boompole for traveling it fits in overhead luggage travel bag. Good stuff!!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Very nice compact pole. Great fro travel!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I have worked in television location production for 27 years. I was worried about buying this pole because it isn't a carbon fiber pole... now that I have it I can tell you... carbon fiber is over rated. When comparing it to my carbon fiber poles of similar size, the weigh difference is VERY minimal. I may never buy another carbon fiber pole.

Seems very rugged and well made. Other sound guys have commented on its high quality. Don't hesitate save some money... buy this pole.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Folds down to a very small size, easy to fly with and throw in a backpack. Coiled cable means its ready to go quickly and you have one less cable to pack. The cable inside can bump around if you move the boom quickly, a decent suspension system and bass roll off will help this quite a bit. I'm sure the cable won't last forever but the convenience for me is more important. Not long enough for anything but relatively close shots, but great for run and gun in a crowded space. Cable uses high quality Neutrik and Switchcraft XLR connectors.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

What a great piece of product

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I like this boom, it's pretty compact. Kinda heavy, not carbon fiber for sure. It's solid though, and does the job, simple and straightforward. I noticed that the XLR connection on the bottom seems pretty solid and won't bust out and cause problems, like other boompoles I've used (the XLR connection would break loose and fall inside the pole). My only issues is that the coiled cord inside the pole bangs against the pole when you are moving the pole quickly, or running with the pole. This will be a problem with fast moving action shots where the pole has to move quickly or alot. Also, extending the pole can be a hassle when you get to the bottom two twisters, you have to hold both extensions to get the lug loose. Other than this, it's pretty simple and all around.

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

light, small and great for travel. The interior coiled cord is great

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

I use this boom pole for all my work. I make documentaries and travel light - so the KE-79CC is a great choice since it collapses to under 2 feet yet extends to over 7 feet! The internal XLR coil is of course a headache-preventer on set. Universal screw compatibility with all popular shock mounts and mic holders. Once in awhile the internal cable gets jammed when being collapsed back down to size, so that's what prevents this from getting a perfect score in my book. Nonetheless, a great buy!

Comments about K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable:

Good all purpose location boom pole. Perfect for small location packages with tight luggage constraints.