Best boomple under $200?
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[quote author=Barry_S link=board=audio;num=1092367769;start=0#1 date=08/12/04 at 20:38:22]I like the Gitzo G557C carbon fiber pole. Carbon fiber is lighter, doesn't get as hot in the summer or as cold in the winter as metal. Costs about $150-$170. [/quote]
That is the one I have and it's awesome. Worth every dollar.
[quote author=Barry_S link=board=audio;num=1092367769;start=0#1 date=08/12/04 at 20:38:22]I like the Gitzo G557C carbon fiber pole. Carbon fiber is lighter, doesn't get as hot in the summer or as cold in the winter as metal. Costs about $150-$170. [/quote]
That is the one I have and it's awesome. Worth every dollar.
MattinSTL
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I realize you already have 2 really good responses to this... but it's killing me every time I see this post... I have to add my .02
The new K-Tek Avalon in aluminum is 9' long, 30" short, and it's about as light as many of the carbon fiber units in that length.
It's also internally coil cabled with a Neutrik connector on the top and a Switchcraft jack on the bottom... also the collars and construction are all first rate.
I was super impressed with it. Price is $229 at Trew Audio... and many other resellers.
Coffey Sound has the best price... $225.
I realize you already have 2 really good responses to this... but it's killing me every time I see this post... I have to add my .02
The new K-Tek Avalon in aluminum is 9' long, 30" short, and it's about as light as many of the carbon fiber units in that length.
It's also internally coil cabled with a Neutrik connector on the top and a Switchcraft jack on the bottom... also the collars and construction are all first rate.
I was super impressed with it. Price is $229 at Trew Audio... and many other resellers.
Coffey Sound has the best price... $225.
MattinSTL
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Re: Best boomple under $200?
I'm elated with the K-Tek. It is super-well made and very light.
A couple days ago I was running around downtown St. Louis following a young magician... (think David Blain street magic)... and I was doing my best to run my cam on a monopod and still boom the mic... (yeah, it was a nightmare*)... but anyway, the lightweight pole helps... and the coiled cable helps even more. I had to quickly change length of the pole dozens of times through the day and forgetting about cable management was nice.
*I don't suggest this... You want to boom when you have 2 guys or when your cam is on a tripod, but the decent pole with internal CC made it almost work.
I'm elated with the K-Tek. It is super-well made and very light.
A couple days ago I was running around downtown St. Louis following a young magician... (think David Blain street magic)... and I was doing my best to run my cam on a monopod and still boom the mic... (yeah, it was a nightmare*)... but anyway, the lightweight pole helps... and the coiled cable helps even more. I had to quickly change length of the pole dozens of times through the day and forgetting about cable management was nice.
*I don't suggest this... You want to boom when you have 2 guys or when your cam is on a tripod, but the decent pole with internal CC made it almost work.
Re: Best boomple under $200?
I just got the K-Tek from Safer Seas (yes, I know, bad rep on eBay, but I just drove up to their showroom and had no problems.) I got mine for $195 + Tax and it is super light weight and seems really nice so far. Can't wait to take it for a spin this weekend.
I just got the K-Tek from Safer Seas (yes, I know, bad rep on eBay, but I just drove up to their showroom and had no problems.) I got mine for $195 + Tax and it is super light weight and seems really nice so far. Can't wait to take it for a spin this weekend.
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Matt dude... you where shooting AND booming? are you serious, dude your my hero.
Matt dude... you where shooting AND booming? are you serious, dude your my hero.
MattinSTL
Sound Modulator
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Jarred... No, I'm an idiot. I HAD to shoot and boom 'cause my sound guy bailed on me and this kid was going back to school...
If I could go back in time I'd have just put a super-short gun on camera and a wireless on the kid and ran 'em as seperate channels. THAT'S the way to get acceptable sound on a dynamic shoot w/o a sound guy.
The whole day made me feel like I didn't know what I was doing... but fortunately nobody else noticed and the sound and picture came out okay.
Thanks for commenting on my comments... I have a lot of respect for you! I admire anybody with the same motivation I have to "prove things".
I have really enjoyed my filter test DVD! THANKS!
Jarred... No, I'm an idiot. I HAD to shoot and boom 'cause my sound guy bailed on me and this kid was going back to school...
If I could go back in time I'd have just put a super-short gun on camera and a wireless on the kid and ran 'em as seperate channels. THAT'S the way to get acceptable sound on a dynamic shoot w/o a sound guy.
The whole day made me feel like I didn't know what I was doing... but fortunately nobody else noticed and the sound and picture came out okay.
Thanks for commenting on my comments... I have a lot of respect for you! I admire anybody with the same motivation I have to "prove things".
I have really enjoyed my filter test DVD! THANKS!
Re: Best boomple under $200?
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=audio;num=1092367769;start=0#8 date=08/18/04 at 08:21:15]Matt dude... you where shooting AND booming? are you serious, dude your my hero.[/quote]
The mutant from STL - The photobooman
as a gester to Total Recall
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=audio;num=1092367769;start=0#8 date=08/18/04 at 08:21:15]Matt dude... you where shooting AND booming? are you serious, dude your my hero.[/quote]
The mutant from STL - The photobooman
as a gester to Total Recall
MattinSTL
Sound Modulator
Re: Best boomple under $200?
My dvx was on a monopod. Before each segment I set height, focus, aperature... then I boomed with my LEFT hand so my right could tweek the camera as needed. I have a graphite pole so that helped, but I had to wrap my arm sideways on the boom and use my hip as an anchor point... then I just feathered positioning of the mic w/o looking at it... and I watched the camera to be sure the mic didn't drop in... I had one ear covered with the 7506 so I could hear if I was losing mic position.
All things considered... it went well, but professionally speaking... it was a joke. I'd have fired me.
My dvx was on a monopod. Before each segment I set height, focus, aperature... then I boomed with my LEFT hand so my right could tweek the camera as needed. I have a graphite pole so that helped, but I had to wrap my arm sideways on the boom and use my hip as an anchor point... then I just feathered positioning of the mic w/o looking at it... and I watched the camera to be sure the mic didn't drop in... I had one ear covered with the 7506 so I could hear if I was losing mic position.
All things considered... it went well, but professionally speaking... it was a joke. I'd have fired me.
dmitriandsnow
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"I will be back"
"I will be back"
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Zoomforce
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hey matt... the fact you even tried to pull it off impresses me.. alot of people woulda said screw it and walked away. I love that challenging stuff, and I must admit there have been a few times when I didnt have a sound guy that I would mount a boom onto a Cstand and hope for the best... but going quassey handheld and pistol gripping the mic.. that takes ballz
hey matt... the fact you even tried to pull it off impresses me.. alot of people woulda said screw it and walked away. I love that challenging stuff, and I must admit there have been a few times when I didnt have a sound guy that I would mount a boom onto a Cstand and hope for the best... but going quassey handheld and pistol gripping the mic.. that takes ballz
Dave_Fisk
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Damn dude. That's hardcore. Have you checked out the "kit cool" from boom audio? http://www.boom-audio.com/
This might help. It allows you to boom with one hand, and distributes the weight of the pole to your body so you don't have to "he-man" the pole up. It sells for $300, which, when you try it, is well worth it.
-Dave
Damn dude. That's hardcore. Have you checked out the "kit cool" from boom audio? http://www.boom-audio.com/
This might help. It allows you to boom with one hand, and distributes the weight of the pole to your body so you don't have to "he-man" the pole up. It sells for $300, which, when you try it, is well worth it.
-Dave