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The Rode (Rode | BOOMPOLE f/NTG-1/NTG-2/VIDEOMIC | BOOMPOLE | B&H Photo) comes in at $149.99 new at B&H There's also a Rode mini boom pole too that's $129: rode boompole | B&H Photo Video That goes to 81" (btw - have the prices gone up? I remember back in May 2007 I was looking at the Rode Boom Pole and it was $72 on B&H Video's site). If I do go with the Rode, I wanted to make this note for myself from Baldwin's latest post: Quote:
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Also, I appreciate the comments on the mounts. I think I finally understand boom poles a bit more so now I'm trying to figure out what exactly to look for in mounts. I saw that Baldwin and Steve use the Rycote one - Thanks Baldwin for the heads up if I'm buying this used what to look out for. (btw - In buying the used Boom pole, is there anything I should look out for too? Although I do find the seller to be pretty trustworthy so I think he maintained his stuff well and I'm not too worried). I was eying the K-Tek GPS (K-Tek | K-GPS - Universal Microphone Suspension Mount | K-GPS ) because the seller of the boom pole I'm considering is also selling this. So I thought it would be nice to get both in one shot. However, at $155 new, it seems pretty pricey and I assume the used price wouldn't be terribly lower. The Invision is under $70 I believe on B&H Photo. I remember once the Rode shockmount was recommended as well and I believe that's also fairly inexpensive. Would the K-Tek be perhaps over kill for someone at my hobbyist level? (please say yes). |
A little update on my situation. Much as I wanted a carbon fiber pole, the price exceeded my means.... and along the way I picked up a nice aluminum Gitzo pole that was internally wired.
It makes me think my trepidations about an aluminum pole were due to the fact it was a painter's pole and not something specifically made for sound use. The Aluminum Gitzo is a terrific pole and I don't experience the handling noises I had (have) with my painter's pole. Or maybe, I'm just getting better. Anyway I withdraw my complaint about aluminum poles. I'm more experienced and smarter now. |
My first pole was a Gitzo. They are nice poles.
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