Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole
The Micro Boompole from Rode is a convenient and portable, 3-piece boom pole. Lightweight and precision balanced, the anodized aluminium pole features intuitive twist locks for smooth extension.
- Three section boom pole
- Precision balanced anodized aluminium construction
- Intuitive lock/release system
- Ergonomic grip handle
| Material | Anodized Aluminium |
| Sections | 3 |
| Minimum Length | 2.67 ft (84.4cm) |
| Maximum Length | 6.75 ft (206cm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 1.3 in (33mm) |
| Weight | 12.7 oz (396g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 61 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (54)
- Easy to use (44)
- Compact (38)
- Durable (27)
- Versatile (20)
Cons
- Limited functions (13)
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (35)
- Professional recording (30)
- Outdoor events / games (29)
- Home studio (20)
- Performances (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (45), Novice (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Buy the Videomic package!
Seriously, when you buy this thing with the RVM package you are getting a pretty nice 10ft boom pole for like $15. This isn't carbon fiber, and it isn't the fanciest thing in the...Read complete review
Seriously, when you buy this thing with the RVM package you are getting a pretty nice 10ft boom pole for like $15. This isn't carbon fiber, and it isn't the fanciest thing in the world, but dang for the price in the package it is a steal.
The grippy area on the handle is nice and long so you don't have to decide exactly where to hold. The section locks are pretty good, not great, but totally useable.
The, somewhat, annoying thing that I saw right out of the box was that I had to use a light stand 3/8-1/4 reversal stud to make it possible to attach a cold shoe. The whole point of this thing is that it goes with the video mic right? Well...not exactly, the Video mic isn't 3/8 threaded, which the boom pole is. But the female reducer, some 1/4" threaded rod, wing nuts, and a cold shoe and I am in business. So, be aware this might not exactly work for you out of the box. If you have some lighting stuff laying around and you're money.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good for Travel
I have two of these for work making short documentaries in random places around Latin America. Indoor, outdoor, it's a pretty good boom pole. It's light and can be compact, which is great...Read complete review
I have two of these for work making short documentaries in random places around Latin America. Indoor, outdoor, it's a pretty good boom pole. It's light and can be compact, which is great for travel.
I use it with an SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic, and I made the purchase after reading a review online of someone else who used the same combination. It does work, barely. The threads on the end of the pole screw into the secondary hole on the mic mount by less than half an inch, and will easily unscrew by the weight of an XLR cord if I am not careful.
Given another chance, and if I could find another pole with the same lightness but a better way to attach my mic, I would go for that pole instead.
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Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Bought this with the RODE Videomic. Easy to operate, and very lightweight.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
I use this for filming both online videos and full on cinematic style shooting and it's equally great for both. Easy to use, easy to screw on attachments, feels solid in the hand, doesn't weigh much, and feels like it will last me a long time.
This definitely beats using a painters pole as a boom as this is *much more compact and easy to travel with. Looking for a cheap boom pole that will get the job done? This is it.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
its good, could use some mods, but its awesome
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Field Production
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
I love this boompole. It's simple, made of quality material, and get's the job done.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
At less than seven feet, this boom pole is not useful in every situation, but it does the job in many cases. Keep in mind this pole is NOT made to receive and conceal the mic cable. You'll have to tie or Velcro the cable to the pole to keep it neat and out of frame.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
I'm an amateur document videographer and glad to have something simple. The main thing was that it has the right screw head on the end -- the paint handle was too difficult to adapt for the task.
Its not the same quality as those costing hundreds more, but it will do the job I want it to do.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Better quality than expected.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
I used the pole to help record audio for my short
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Very nice, high quality, low priced pole. Lightweight and portable.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
It pretty much does as it says. I'ma dufus and I like instruction manuals for everything. Once I figured it out, I was good to go. It's light weight and hold my Rode Video Mic great.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Amazing quality, simple to use. Extends beyond 6 feet and is very very light. Once again Rode has proven themselves.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
This pole does it's job for the price. Sure, you can get much lighter and stronger poles, but for the price this one works wonderfully. The twist-locking extensions are easy to use, and it extends very far without bending too much under weight. The grip is also really nice.
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
light and compact. my only complaint is the sticky resistance when expanding the size.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Film
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
This have the perfect length for me and come at a very reasonable price.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
I used this pole when I used a Rode Microphone for a company I used to work with. Great length and did everything I needed it to do.Now I've just gotten in my SMX-10 stereo mic, which I decided to get over the Rode Videomic, because it's a little less expensive. I don't know if Rode has set this up, but I can't get my SMX-10 to connect to the pole... What a pain! If you know how I can attach them and I just sound silly on here please email me @ kbodonne[@] (don't spam only serious help :)Other than the incompatibility issues I've used this before with all Rode products and the pole is sturdy, long enough, and easily adjustable with the twist grip action.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
A good way to put this is, "best bang for your buck!" this is the cheapest boom pole, great for Rode mic's, and it is worth every penny! Super lightweight. I think its worth a lot more then what it is priced at right now.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Lightweight, comfortable, easy to use.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Good grip
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not long enough for some
Best Uses
- Interviews
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Haven't used it yet, but looking forward to it. Light, quiet, good reach for more intimate shoots. Fits in "bag of video stuff" well.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
Works well.
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole:
The pole is sturdy and is easy to pack.
A simple twist and it's ready to go.
You can see my see my review on youtube by searching for my user name spiderwayne and looking for Rode Boom Pole Review
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