Auray 5-Section Carbon Fiber Boompole with Internal Cable and Bottom-Exit XLR (2.2 to 7.7')
Key Features
- 5 x Smooth Telescoping Sections
- Sturdy and Lightweight Carbon Fiber
- Adjustable from 2.2 to 7.7'
- Ergonomic Twist Locks
Auray BP-59A Aluminum Telescoping Boompole with Internal Cable (9.6')
Key Features
- 5 x Smooth Telescoping Sections
- Durable and Lightweight Aluminum
- Adjustable from 2.8 to 9.6'
- Ergonomic Twist Locks
Auray BP-47A Aluminum Telescoping Boompole with Internal Cable (7.5')
Key Features
- 4 x Smooth Telescoping Sections
- Durable and Lightweight Aluminum
- Adjustable from 2.5 to 7.5'
- Ergonomic Twist Locks
K-Tek KE-89CC Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 2' 5" to 7' 6"
- Four Locking Sections
- Internal Coiled Cable
- Bottom XLR Connection
Rode Micro Boompole 3-Section Telescopic Boompole
Key Features
- For Video and Electronic News Gathering
- Three Sections Smoothly Extend to 6.3'
- Precision Balanced and Lightweight
- Anodized Aluminum Construction
K-Tek KE-110CCR Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 2' 10" to 9' 2"
- Five Locking Sections
- Internal Coiled Cable
- Side XLR Connection
Auray Quick-Twist Lightweight Aluminum Telescoping Boompole (7')
Key Features
- 3-Section Design
- Durable and Lightweight Aluminum
- Adjustable from 2.7 to 7'
- Quick-Twist Tube Locks
Auray 5-Section Carbon Fiber Boompole (2.2 to 7.7')
Key Features
- 5 x Smooth Telescoping Sections
- Sturdy and Lightweight Carbon Fiber
- Adjustable from 2.2 to 7.7'
- Ergonomic Twist Locks
K-Tek KE-79CCR Traveler Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable (Right Angled)
Key Features
- Avalon Series
- Measures 1' 8" - 6' 7" (0.54 - 2.04m)
- 6 Locking Sections
- Internal Coiled Cable
E-Image 4-Section Telescoping Aluminum Microphone Boompole (8')
Key Features
- Telescoping Microphone Boompole
- 4-Section, Aluminum Pole
- Extends from 30 to 96.5"
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Mounts
Rode Mini Boompole Compact Microphone Boom Pole for Remote Audio Capturing
Film Devices Microphone Travel Boompole Kit (Carbon Fiber)
Key Features
- Carbon Fiber Construction
- Lightweight at 1.3 lb
- 20 to 67" Range
- 1/4"-20 Threads with 3/8"-16 Adapter
E-Image 5-Section Telescoping Carbon Fiber Microphone Boompole (11.5')
Key Features
- Telescoping Microphone Boompole
- 5-Section, Carbon Fiber Pole
- Extends from 34.5 to 138"
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Mounts
K-Tek Airo Booming Intro Kit 1
Key Features
- Telescopic Boompole: 3.2 to 10.8'
- Rubber Collar Grips
- High-Quality 3-Pin XLR Cable: 25'
- Suitable for Boompoles
K-Tek KP12CCR 12' KlassicPro Graphite 6-Section Boompole with Internal XLR Coiled Cable, Side Exit
Key Features
- Measures 40.5" to 12.3'
- Six Locking Sections
- Lightweight Graphite Material
- Offers Increased Interchangeability
K-Tek KE-79CC Traveler Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 1' 8" to 6' 7"
- Six Locking Sections
- Internal Coiled Cable
- Bottom XLR Connection
K-Tek KP9CCR 9' KlassicPro Graphite 6-Section Boompole with Internal XLR Coiled Cable, Side Exit
Key Features
- Measures 31.5" to 9.3'
- Six Locking Sections
- Lightweight Graphite Material
- Offers Increased Interchangeability
ProAm USA 4-Section Telescoping Aluminum Boompole (10')
Key Features
- Lightweight 1.4 lb Aluminum Pole
- Extends from 3.1 to 10'
- 4 x Telescoping Sections
- 3/8 and 5/8" Threads
DigitalFoto Solution Limited BM01A Aluminum Microphone Boompole (8.2')
Key Features
- Extends from 3.6 to 8.2'
- Three Telescoping Sections
- Sturdy Aluminum Construction
- Secure Metal Locks
E-Image 4-Section Telescoping Carbon Fiber Microphone Boompole (8.5')
Key Features
- Telescoping Microphone Boompole
- 4-Section, Carbon Fiber Pole
- Extends from 30 to 102"
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Mounts
Auray Aluminum Telescoping Boompole Kit with Universal Microphone Shockmount
Key Features
- 4 x Smooth Telescoping Sections
- Durable and Lightweight Aluminum
- Adjustable from 2.5 to 7.5'
- Ergonomic Twist Locks
K-Tek KE-79 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (Uncabled)
Key Features
- Measures 1' 10" to 6' 7"
- Six Locking Sections
- Captive-Collet Coupling System
- Made in the USA
K-Tek KE-110CC Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 2' 7" to 9' 2"
- Five Locking Sections
- Internal Coiled Cable
- Bottom XLR Connection
K-Tek KEG-150CCR Avalon Series Graphite Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 3.3 to 12.5'
- Five Locking Sections
- Side 3-Pin XLR Connection
- Lightweight Graphite Design
Pyle Pro PMKSB12 Fishing Boom Pole for Shotgun Microphone
Key Features
- For Broadcast TV, Studio, & Live Events
- Suitable for Shotgun Microphones
- 3 to 11.5' Telescopic Aluminum Boom Pole
- Lightweight
Airo by K-Tek ABP1 Aluminum Boompole 1 (Uncabled)
Key Features
- Measures 3.2 to 10.8'
- 4-Section Telescopic Boompole
- Non-Rotational Tube Set
- Rubber Collar Grips
K-Tek KE-89 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (Uncabled)
Key Features
- Measures 2' 5" to 7' 2"
- Four Locking Sections
- Captive-Collet Coupling System
- Made in the USA
K-Tek KE-144 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (Uncabled)
Key Features
- Measures
- Five Locking Sections
- Captive-Collet Coupling System
- Made in the USA
K-Tek KE-144CC Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole
Key Features
- Measures 39 to 144" (99 to 365cm)
- Internal Coiled Cable
- Bottom XLR Connection
- 5 Locking Sections
K-Tek KEG-100CCR Avalon Series Graphite Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable
Key Features
- Measures 2.4 to 8.8'
- Five Locking Sections
- Side 3-Pin XLR Connection
- Lightweight Graphite Design
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Lightweight Boompoles for Field Recording
Boompoles are extendable or otherwise collapsible wands that hold microphones. Audio technicians use them for electronic news gathering (ENG), electronic field production (EFP), documentary video (DV), and other field recording applications, such as reality TV shows, to record the audio components of interviews and footage. The poles enable technicians to get the mics as close as possible to the subjects while also keeping the mics out of camera view. Since technicians have to hold them above their heads, the mic holders must be lightweight.
Boompole Specs
Most mic poles are telescoping, normally with four to five sections, but sometimes up to seven. When extended, they can range in length from 6 to 12 feet, and even longer. You loosen or tighten the telescoping sections in place with grooved or dimpled captive collets. Some booms, such as Rode boompoles, have sections that screw together for an ultra-secure locking mechanism. Most poles feature aluminum or lightweight carbon fiber. The majority of poles weigh between one and two pounds, although some are lighter than a pound, including some Rode micro boompoles, which weigh less than 14 ounces.
Connecting Mics to the Poles
The poles have threaded tips, most with a standard size of 3/8-inch, to directly secure mics. The tips also fit a variety of pro audio grips and mic suspensions that include shock and lyre mounts for cradling mics to reduce their vibration and noise.
Some telescoping poles come with an internal microphone cable that plugs directly into a mic with an XLR 3- or 5-pin male connection. The cable runs down to the grip to an XLR male output pin jack on the side or at the bottom of the pole. This allows you to plug the pole into a video camera, recorder, preamp, or wireless transmitter. In addition, a variety of in-line mic accessories, including preamps, input attenuators, USB interfaces, and signal adapters, are available for attachment to either of the pin connections.
Non-cabled boompoles have side clips or Velcro strips for securing external microphone cables, and some poles have an internal raceway for manually snaking a mic cable through the pole. These arrangements make it easy to remove the cable at the end of video sessions and quickly collapse the pole without entangling any cable.
Boompole Accessories
Several boom box stands are available for standing the poles upright during breaks, as are resting mounts that secure to adjustable C-stands, which are also useful for stabilizing the poles during static takes such as sit-down interviews. Many other boompole accessories are also available, including carrying bags, external cable wiring clips, mic stand adapters, and pole counterweights.
Check out B&H Photo and Video to find the boompole with the right weight and length for any ENG, EFP, and DV production environment, and match those with the right accessories.