DIY Boom Pole
A boom microphone is a piece of film equipment used to record the sound in the majority of scene settings. A microphone is attached to the end of a long pole, then the audio cables run down the pole to a sound mixer. The microphone can be held over the action in a scene for clean and crisp sound. Although all pieces of professional film equipment can be expensive, a boom pole can be made at home for considerably less.
- Broom handle
- Black spray paint (optional)
- Bicycle handlebar pads
- Microphone
- Microphone mount
- Screw and bolt (optional)
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Instructions
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Spray paint your broom handle, if desired, and allow to dry completely.
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Slip bicycle handlebar pads onto the broom handle -- the first about half way up the pole, and the second about 4 inches from the bottom of the pole.
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Attach the microphone to the microphone mount, then clip the entire piece to the top of the boom pole.
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Secure the mount with a screw and bolt, if necessary.