Boom Pole for Oktava

Bluewave07

Bluewave07

Active member
Hey Guys,
I am in search of a cheap boom for my oktava mk012.

I vaguely remember seeing somewhere on this site about 4 or 5 months ago somebody talking about a dirt cheap boom pole for about $60. Did I imagine this? I'm on a very tight budget with an inexperienced boom op. so I don't need an expensive boom, but I am looking to avoid DIY.

Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

Matt
 
I would look at the gitzo carbon fiber poles. They help deaden the sound transferred down the pole by an inexperienced boom op and don't cost that much more than a metal pole.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475911-REG/Gitzo_GB0530_GB0530_SER_0_6X_BOOM.html

this one is just over 7' not really long enough IMHO, but it may work for you

er is the next size up...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475912-REG/Gitzo_GB1540_GB1540_SER_1_6X_BOOM.html

Here is what everyone is getting lately

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475913-REG/Gitzo_GB3560_GB3560_SER_3_6X_BOOM.html

just over 12' perfect for dramatic work!

BTW, they make aluminum versions for cheaper.
 
Don't know the quality but Rode sells a 9' boom for about $100. But personally (and this is coming from a guy who just did a painters pole conversion that is working very nicely - except for portability) I would spring for the above mentioned GB3560, if it's at all poss. If I were doing production on a regular basis I would have.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top