What is a boom pole for?
A boom pole is simply a steel pole that is attached to your Three point Hitch (TPH) and functions as a small crane. While it cannot lift real high or a lot of weight compared to a crane, it can sure lift a lot more than you can.
Why is it called a boom microphone?
These mics are so named because they have a long, cylindrical shape and are placed on a mount that has a handle similar to that of a firearm. Most often, they’re placed on a boom pole to get the mic close to the sound source, while keeping it out of the camera frame.
What kind of mic goes on a boom pole?
Probably the most common type of microphone used on a boompole that isn’t a shotgun microphone is a small diaphragm condenser microphone, also known as a pencil microphone. These are the same kinds of microphones that are used as drum overheads in recording and live stage use.
How much is a rode boom mic?
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How do you use a Boompole?
Hold the boompole completely over your head, allowing the mic to dip down slightly. Keep your front arm vertical, elbow locked and close to your head. This will serve as the supporting arm. If your supporting arm goes horizontal the pole will feel much heavier, leading to straining.
What is a boom man?
1 : one who operates the controls of a loading boom or crane.
Why do boom mics have fur?
The synthetic fur covers on microphones in video production are often referred to as a “dead cat” or “wind muff”. These funny looking covers can block wind from hitting the microphone, therefore reducing the wind noise from being recorded.
What do you need to know about the rode boompole?
The RODE Boompole is a precision balanced professional boom pole for location recording, machined from high grade, lightweight aluminum Allows you to mount your microphone securely and swivel it in a range of directions that will allow you to easily change positions and follow your sound source
Why do you need a boompole for a microphone?
The Boompole allows you to mount your microphone securely and swivel it in a range of directions that will allow you to easily change positions and follow your sound source. Designed in Australia, the BoomPole is the perfect addition to complement the flexibility and utility of RØDE’s extensive range of Video and Broadcast microphones. . . . .
How tall is a boompole in feet and inches?
Made from lightweight high-strength black anodized Aluminium, the BoomPole’s telescopic sections allow infinite adjustment from 0.84 meter (33 inch) to 3.28 meter (10 feet 9 1/8 inch) on the standard BoomPole.
What can you do with a Countyline boom pole?
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