Boom Pole's

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Jackson Miller

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I'm looking for a cheap boom pole. My video productions teacher uses and recomends these 10 foot fiberglass poles: http://www.guygraphics.com/GGPROD-68.html
They come with shock mounts. Does this seem like a decent (for my budget) boom pole?

How does it compare to this 10 foot aluminum pole from B and H? : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392860-REG/Rode_BOOMPOLE_BOOMPOLE_f_NTG_1_NTG_2_VIDEOMIC.html
Would it be better just because it is metal? Would it last longer?

Thanks in advance for your time.

Also, are there any alternatives I should know about in the 50 to 120 dollar range?
 
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Okay, I'm finally going to say it here - that Azden mic is crap. You might as well use the on-board mic, you'll get about the same quality audio.

You said on another thread that you want "professional sounding audio". That costs money, sorry to say.

A good starter mic is the Rode - but it is not "professional sounding". May I suggest that you check out the stickies at the top of the forum? There are several audio packages listed there for many different budget ranges - these represent the general consensus for each budget level. Then come back to us to ask specific package related questions.

Phil
 
My thread on it: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=108286

You just need to get a screw through the end that your shock mount is compatible with.

Don't try running a cable longer than 10' if it's an unbalanced line (if your camera has mini inputs, and you're using an XLR to mini cable). You're more than likely to run into interference. It can be done, but make damn sure you're listening to the signal closely if you try it. If your camera has XLR inputs, it's up to you. How long do you need it to be? I would say that 20 feet is fine, but I don't know what you're doing with it. Many people use cables 50 feet and longer.
 
Got my VdB this week. Glad I didnt skimp. Such a vast improvement over the gitzo I had, but also higher $.
 
You can buy a turned aluminum adapter on ebay for $10-15. It screws neatly onto the painter's pole, and has the proper thread to attach you shock mount.
 
Getting a decent boom is very important. With the Gitzo Carbon Fiber Poles as cheap as they are now, there isn't much excuse not to get one. You can get

12' carbon fiber for $280 (GB 3650)
9' carbon fiber for $180 (GB0540)
7' carbon fiber for $144 (GB0530)
 
Whatever you get, I highly recommend a wired pole, or one that you can wire yourself. Also, don't skimp on the shock mount. I've had no end of headaches after not spending the money I should have to get the right equipment.
 
Beeblebrox said:
Whatever you get, I highly recommend a wired pole, or one that you can wire yourself. Also, don't skimp on the shock mount. I've had no end of headaches after not spending the money I should have to get the right equipment.
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Couldnt agree more. Going back in time I used to try to cut budget corners on sound - these days I am a little wiser.
 
I'm a big fan of K-Tek. I have their Zepplin system, their on camera rig, and their longest boom pole wired. Definitely like them a lot!
 
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