Gitzo G-556 Weekend 3-Section Aluminum Boompole - Measuring 2.5 to 6.6'

  • B&H # GIG556
  • Mfr# G556

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Made from stress-proof, high tempered aluminum alloy with black anodized finish. Telescopic extensions lock into place with a convenient twist-lock system, allowing simple and efficient setting of the required boom length. Complete with unique 1/4" - 3/8" reversible mounting screw, port hole for microphone cabling at both ends and soft rubber hand grip.

Material Aluminum
Sections 3
Minimum Length 30.75" (78.1 cm)
Maximum Length 79" (200.6 cm)
Weight 1.0 lb (453.6 gr)
Load Capacity 1.0 lb (453.6 gr)

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Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

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Cons

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      4.0

      Good, basic boom pole

      By bsatchfield

      from Tampa Bay, Florida

      About Me Business Owner, Independent videographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Highly Compatible
      • Improves Performance
      • Professional Quality
      • Well-built

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Independent Films
        • Location audio

        Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

        This is a good, basic boom pole for getting a microphone closer to the audio you need to record. It has two extension points, a cushioned hand grip, a solid microphone connection mount and a hole to insert your mic cable through the center of the pole (you'll need to feed the cable through without a connector and then solder a connector back on).

        It's light-weight and strong and seems fairly well-built. Recommend as a good, entry-level boom pole for video and film shoots.

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        4.0

        Good, portable Boompole

        By Anthony Barkdoll

        from Athens Ga

        About Me Business Owner

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

            Lightweight and solid, has a standard screwhole for the shockmount. It does not have any cable clips so you have to secure the cable with ties.Retracts to 30 inches which is very handy. Get this with the Gitzo G11510 shock mount.

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            5.0

            Great pole for small production

            By W.W.

            from Austin, TX

            About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Highly Compatible
            • Professional Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Complex Projects
              • In The Studio

              Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

              This pole works great for small productions....i.e. one without a sound person. Works well on a stand for interviews and is not too difficult for a producer or PA to use.

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              4.0

              Good Gitzo

              By Skip

              from Ashland, OR

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Compact
              • Durable
              • Easy To Set Up

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Basic Systems
                • Good for two man producti

                Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

                This is for student and community use. We have others of the same brand and type and they have held up fine.

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                4.0

                Nice for Price

                By Ben Lemenager

                from Chicago, IL

                About Me Musically Inclined, Practical, Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Compact
                • Durable
                • Easy To Set Up

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Basic Systems

                  Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

                  Very sturdy, feels great, works great, and is something i would recommend to the independent film maker who has a very limited budget. Nice design.

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                  4.0

                  Bang for the Buck

                  By Pietro Impagliazzo

                  from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

                  About Me Practical

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Light weight

                  Cons

                  • Somewhat Flimsy

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Gitzo G-556 Weekend Aluminum Boompole:

                    Well...

                    It's a boompole, It's not very long, It's not heavy and best of all: It's cheap!

                    I can boom my AT897 with ease. If you don't boom very heavy mics, go for it.

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