I just bought a nice Sennheiser shotgun MIC... at DVinfo.net

Brent Marks · February 26th, 2005, 08:26 PM

Can anyone recommend a way to put it on a pole to make it a nice Boom mic?

Something that doesn't look too ghetto :)

Lol, that's the problem I am having...

I am sure you guys have some fantastic ideas.

Your time is greatly appreciated...

THANKS

Glenn Chan · February 27th, 2005, 01:16 AM

Budget?

If you have the money, get a real boompole with a shockmount on it. There should be lots of threads on this if you do a search.

If you have clients who will see your boom, get a professional one that looks good. It will be a good investment as it will help you get paid by your clients.
If you boom a lot, get the real thing because your boom op's arms will thank you for it.

The not-as-great DIY solution:
Get a light pole of some sort, like the stuff they use for painting (like on paint rollers).

Get a shockmount suspension for the microphone so vibrational noise doesn't get into your mic.

Figure out how to mount the shockmount onto your pole... it'll likely involve thread adapters.

Get a cable tie for the mic cable and use it to secure the cable at the top/end of the boompole.

I haven't tried this myself, but that would seem to be the way to do it.

2- Would you also need a windscreen for your mic?

Bryan Beasleigh · February 27th, 2005, 02:08 AM

What model mic did you get?

Brent Marks · February 27th, 2005, 08:15 PM

Glenn,
thanks for that great info!

sennheiser mke-300 shotgun mic

February 26th, 2005, 08:26 PM	#1
Brent Marks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston TX and New Orleans LA Posts: 300	I just bought a nice Sennheiser shotgun MIC... Can anyone recommend a way to put it on a pole to make it a nice Boom mic? Something that doesn't look too ghetto :) Lol, that's the problem I am having... I am sure you guys have some fantastic ideas. Your time is greatly appreciated... THANKS

February 27th, 2005, 02:08 AM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	What model mic did you get? __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

February 27th, 2005, 01:16 AM	#2
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Budget? If you have the money, get a real boompole with a shockmount on it. There should be lots of threads on this if you do a search. If you have clients who will see your boom, get a professional one that looks good. It will be a good investment as it will help you get paid by your clients. If you boom a lot, get the real thing because your boom op's arms will thank you for it. The not-as-great DIY solution: Get a light pole of some sort, like the stuff they use for painting (like on paint rollers). Get a shockmount suspension for the microphone so vibrational noise doesn't get into your mic. Figure out how to mount the shockmount onto your pole... it'll likely involve thread adapters. Get a cable tie for the mic cable and use it to secure the cable at the top/end of the boompole. I haven't tried this myself, but that would seem to be the way to do it. 2- Would you also need a windscreen for your mic?

February 27th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#4
Brent Marks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston TX and New Orleans LA Posts: 300	Glenn, thanks for that great info! sennheiser mke-300 shotgun mic