ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands
The ATS Boompole Cradle Package attaches to standard light stands(C-Stands are recommended)with a 5/8" stud, and allows hands free boom operation. Positioning of the boom can be adjusted via the Double Ball Joint. No additional hardware is required to mount it on the stand.
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by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Improves system function (4)
- Time saver (4)
- Versatile (4)
- Durable (3)
- Easy to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (6)
- Amateur recording (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6)
- Primary use:
- Business (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Gets the job done.
Works exactly as advertised, definitely has some heft to it. I'm in the same boat as a couple other reviewers though, my product came looking like a used prototype. All of the painted ...Read complete review
Works exactly as advertised, definitely has some heft to it. I'm in the same boat as a couple other reviewers though, my product came looking like a used prototype. All of the painted metal is scratched and the rest is super durable plastic. For 75 I'm looking for a bit more polish, but at the end of the day who cares what it looks like? Keeps me from hiring a PA.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Looks Like a Prototype
It's functional but in the world of video/photo equipment high tolerance mechanical engineering this device looks like a prototype. I had to assume that it's made by hand in someone's garage. I like ...Read complete review
It's functional but in the world of video/photo equipment high tolerance mechanical engineering this device looks like a prototype. I had to assume that it's made by hand in someone's garage. I like my gear slick and clean. I'd pay double for that.
But, let's not be too hard on this product. I used it extensively for a recent documentary film shoot and it performed well. It's easy to use and functional but when you pull it out of the box don't expect German engineering.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky/Heavy
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
The thing is bulky and looks hand crafted. Works for the purpose but is a little clunky and certainly needs some wrangling for it to work.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
One of the things I watch very carefully is safety - I bought this because it said safely holds boompole...I don't think so - the clamp provided does not, well, clamp? There is actually nowhere for it to clip to? I am going to try it on a shoot and if the rest works - then I will remove the clamp and replace it with a solid Velcro strap.Like some mentioned - it does look like it was made in a garage... For the price - I am disappointed - I would send it back, but it is something I need [...] so I'll try to micky-rig this to work.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
As soon as I received the cradle I used it on a few shoots. It was excellent! And it's extremely well made.
Pros
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Versatile
Cons
- Difficult Set Up
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
Just replaced a very very very old black steel cradle with this lightweight beauty. We use it for on set audio with a carbon fiber boom pole and an avenger C-stand and it works great. I will say that I wish that it had a single adjustment point rather than the two ball joints it uses just because it can get a bit floppy which makes fine tuned adjustments like finding the edge of frame a bit tricky, but not to the point that it's a deal breaker. All in all a great piece of on set equipment.
Pros
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
commercials, documentaries,music video. It spare me the use of pool curryong person. It needs a good finishing look.
Pros
- Saves money
- Saves Time
Cons
- Lacks Polish
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
Works exactly as advertised, definitely has some heft to it. I'm in the same boat as a couple other reviewers though, my product came looking like a used prototype. All of the painted metal is scratched and the rest is super durable plastic. For 75 I'm looking for a bit more polish, but at the end of the day who cares what it looks like? Keeps me from hiring a PA.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
Great way to attach a boom pole to a light stand. Saves the cost of having a PA holding my boom pole and removes any possibility of the mic shaking or coming into the shot.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
Primary usage for the boompole cradle is for documentaries and artist profile films. Affordable, lightweight and easy to use,
Pros
- Durable
- Simple Use
Cons
- Unattractive finish
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
It's functional but in the world of video/photo equipment high tolerance mechanical engineering this device looks like a prototype. I had to assume that it's made by hand in someone's garage. I like my gear slick and clean. I'd pay double for that.
But, let's not be too hard on this product. I used it extensively for a recent documentary film shoot and it performed well. It's easy to use and functional but when you pull it out of the box don't expect German engineering.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
It's a great idea and handy. However, I've had a lot of problems with mine being able to tighten enough. It's gotten to the point where the handle simply turns. It will creep down slowly into the shot.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Productivity
Comments about ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands:
Lets my audio person concentrate on gathering great audio rather than futzing with boom pole when we're in a fixed position .
- Primary use:
- Business
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Stands & Support
- Price: $44.99
- GBP 28.44
What's in the Box
- Lifetime Warranty
- Cradle
- Short Connector
- 5/8 in. Socket Mount
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