ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands

  • Price: $74.95
  • GBP 47.38
  • B&H # ATBPC
  • Mfr# BPC

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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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ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands
 
3.8

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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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.

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    3.0

    It works but is a little clunky.

    By Director who bought this for sound crew

    from Athens, OH

    About Me Novice

    Verified Buyer

    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.

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      3.0

      I'm a little concerned?

      By Outdoor Studios Production

      from Colorado Springs

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Reviewer

      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.

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            5.0

            Very well made

            By epiqmedianetwork

            from Atlanta, GA

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            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.

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              4.0

              Love it!

              By Jake

              from Salt Lake City, UT

              About Me Experienced

              Verified Buyer

              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.

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              4.0

              i would buy this product again

              By sam

              from houston

              About Me Experienced

              Verified Buyer

              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.

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                4.0

                Gets the job done.

                By Nicky Paycheck

                from Vegas

                About Me Experienced

                Verified Buyer

                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.

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Does its job

                By Steve

                from Washington, DC

                Verified Buyer

                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.

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                  4.0

                  Boompole Cradle

                  By Mish

                  from San Francisco,CA

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Buyer

                  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,

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    3.0

                    Looks Like a Prototype

                    By Protege Films

                    from Dallas, Texas

                    About Me Luddite

                    Verified Reviewer

                    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

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    3.0

                    It's OK

                    By editboy23

                    from Lima, OH

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    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

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                    4.0

                    Third arm for my audio guy

                    By Dan

                    from Boston ,Ma

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    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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                      What's in the Box

                      ATS RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE - Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands
                      • Lifetime Warranty
                      • Cradle
                      • Short Connector
                      • 5/8 in. Socket Mount
                       
                       
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