Increase mics are nice for taking pictures interviews on the go, however they sometimes should be held by a devoted sound one that stands beside the videographer. The MicroBOOM pole is completely different in that it mounts proper to the digital camera, permitting only one individual to do every thing.
Designed to be used with smartphone rigs, camcorders, DSLRs, ENG (digital information gathering) cameras, cine cameras or just about the rest that shoots video, the MicroBOOM is made by Chicago-based producer Zacuto. Among the firm’s different merchandise have included a gunstock-style DSLR brace, a stand-alone LCD display for DSLRs, and a pro-level viewfinder for smartphones.
The MicroBOOM is principally a telescoping carbon fiber pole with an internally routed audio cable working in a single finish and out the opposite. It may be prolonged from 14 to 35 inches (356 to 889 mm) and set at no matter angle works finest.
The entire thing is claimed to tip the scales at simply 6 oz (170 g), not counting the user-supplied microphone. Any make or mannequin of the latter ought to work, so long as it has a 3.5-mm connector and weighs not more than 60 g (2 oz) – ideally, the mic ought to tip the scales at round 40 g (1.4 oz).
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It must be famous that the MicroBOOM is quick-release-mounted to the digital camera by way of a user-supplied NATO-type rail. In case your digital camera is not NATO-compatible, Zacuto will provide a coldshoe-to-NATO adapter.
The MicroBOOM is now out there for preorder by way of the Zacuto web site, priced at US$125 till Feb. 14th – after that, the worth will improve to $165. You’ll be able to see it in use, within the video beneath.
Introducing Zacuto’s MicroBOOM, on digital camera mounted growth pole for interviewing
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