RØDE Boompole Professional Boompole (3.3m)

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The other thing to consider too is whether you should get a brush hog or a finish mower. If there is no shrubs or brush to contend with in the space you wish to keep mowed than a finish mower may be a better option as long as the land is somewhat smooth. Compared to using a lavalier, a good boom operator can avoid any extra noises from the microphone itself. Whilst when using a lavalier there’s always a chance the actor or their clothes will brush against the mike attached to them. Delivery prices are subject to change and delivery is not guaranteed due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. This boom pole uses aluminum alloy as its main metal, giving us a lightweight feel with durability. The wide tube diameter means it can handle larger or heavier microphones without bending in any way. This is essential for many people, and I was pleasantly surprised the first time I used this boom pole. Whilst there are some big benefits of using a shotgun mic (depending on the recording scenario) there are some downsides to consider.

Another consideration is that you’ll need to be on the ball with your shotgun mic when recording dialogue. In my experience, the way it works on a regular film set is the camera crew set up the shot. Now the sound crew pops up and tries to set up around them, to the undisguised irritation of a camera crew… haha just kiddin (or am I?). As you can see, both a shotgun and lavalier mic have pros and cons so it’s important to think about the setting you are using them in. Summing Up Landscape rakes are also useful for leveling and grading soil for planting preparation. I used one when I built my house to do the final grading after the bulldozer finished the rough grade. In fact the landscape rake has many different uses such as:Working with the camera operator, establish your frame line. One way is to begin with the mike lowered completely into the frame. Now bring the mike slow up until it just clears the viewfinder. This shows you where the very edge of frame is. Manufacturers such as ourselves understand that nobody wants to support a heavy object above their head all day long. This is why booms are generally constructed out of aluminium or carbon fibre, to keep weight minimised. The RØDE Boompole, Mini Boompole and Micro Boompole are made of the former material, while the RØDE Boompole Pro and Micro BoompolePro are designed with the latter.

The shotgun mic is usually boom-mounted, one for each participant, and the shotgun mic is pointed directly at them.

Moderately priced and lightweight, the 89CC is a great solution for ENG, EFP, and other field recording applications. The RØDE Boompole, Mini Boompole and Boompole Pro feature removable end caps, allowing you to install a cable of your choice neatly inside them. Why do I recommend you don’t move the boom from actor to actor unless you have to? As a filmmaker, I only need live audio if it syncs with the actor’s lips. Moving the boom mike can mean you miss part of this essential audio, if you don’t get the timing spot on. It can also mean the boom shadow moves across the frame and across the actors. There’s also a chance moving the boom can create a noise which ruins the audio. If you’re using a boom as well, you’ll likely need another set of hands to help out with the recording.

However, for professionals who spend many hours working on set, boom pole weight is extremely important. Overall, Movo CMP-25 Boom Pole is exactly what a mid-range boom pole looks like. It uses the best materials we could ask for, it's highly durable, and offers that integrated XLR cable feature! For this article, we’ll run you through the list of our choice on the best boom poles for filming. We’ll then dive into each one and talk about the features that make them stand out and who it will be best for. Not everyone is on the same budget, and not all needs are the same, so by the end of this, you should have an idea of which of these boom poles is best for you. Another reason for using a shotgun mic in this scenario is it doesn’t require the operator to close-mic the actor (meaning you don’t need to be right up by the actor’s face to get a great sound, but you can still reject the surrounding ambiance).A disc harrow or sometimes just called a 3-point disc consists of a steel frame that supports steel discs that chop and break up the soil as it’s pulled through a field. To provide this feature, manufacturers install a tightly coiled XLR cable into the telescoping sections of the boom. Booms are a commonly used piece of sound equipment that allow you to position the mic close to your subject while staying just out of shot. Though a number of factors may influence the limitations on mic placement potential (for example, the chosen camera frame and the overall design of the set), the overall preferred method is to boom from above, or below if absolutely necessary. You should never record from the sides. If you are a hobbyist filmmaker or content creator, weight is less important. With your time on set likely being relatively short, a boom pole on the heavier side won’t impact your booming performance.