Boom poles allow you to position a microphone close to a subject on camera while keeping the mic and pole out of shot. These staple pieces of audio gear are often used on film and TV sets to hold a mic above an actor to capture their dialogue, but they’re also useful as overhead mics in music recording. Boom poles are usually made out of a lightweight carbon fibre or aluminium, and come in varying lengths; professional boom poles extend to a maximum of 3.6 to 6 metres. Boom poles can be fitted...
Boom poles allow you to position a microphone close to a subject on camera while keeping the mic and pole out of shot. These staple pieces of audio gear are often used on film and TV sets to hold a mic above an actor to capture their dialogue, but they’re also useful as overhead mics in music recording. Boom poles are usually made out of a lightweight carbon fibre or aluminium, and come in varying lengths; professional boom poles extend to a maximum of 3.6 to 6 metres. Boom poles can be fitted with a variety of mics, depending on the type of recording you want to make.