SOUND TOOLS OF THE TRADE
MIC SUPPORT
Boompole  | The lighter and longer the pole, the better. A decent shock mount is a must-have for location audio. It’s okay to cheap out on the boom pole if you have to. A heavier, homemade paint pole boom will get the mic just as close as the $500 models. Search the Internet for do-it-yourself boom pole designs if you go this route. |
Shockmount  | If you have a boompole, you’ll also need a decent shockmount. A shockmount is a shock absorber for your shotgun mic to keep it from banging around as you move the boom. You ... |
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