QP 4140
Quickpole Standard Microphone Boom - 154/540 cm
Designed by Ambient Recording, the QP 4140 Feature-Film Boom Pole extends up to 17' long, and as such, is suitable for recording audio in the context of film, particularly in multi-cam shots, wide-camera angles, complicated lighting scenarios, and any scene involving complicated interactions between actors and cameras. The boom itself is fashioned out of multi-layer pull-wind carbon tubing with a wall thickness of 1.55 mm, giving you a stiff and well-balanced pole. This allows you to pivot, swing, and aim a microphone in a controlled manner. At the tip of the boom is a stainless steel 3/8" thread for attachment to shockmounts. Screw locks provide greater security.
Main Benefits:
- 17' Boom Pole for Location Sound
- Suits Multi-Camera or Wide-Angle Shots
- Multi-Layer, Pull-Wind Carbon Tubing
- Stiff & Well-Balanced
- Comparably Lightweight at 35.0 oz
- Boom Collapses to 34" in One Piece
- Stainless Steel 3/8" Thread
- Included Screw Locks
Overview
Precise Booming
Feature film boom ops have to face a unique set of challenges. Even though the shot requirements are often known in advance, wide camera angles, multi-cam shots, moving actors or cameras, and complicated lighting can tax the attention of the most seasoned field professional.
These professionals know that having the right tools close at hand is an absolute necessity.
Understanding feature film booming requirements, Ambient specially designed multilayer pullwind carbon tubes with 1.5 mm wall thickness.
Tech Specs
| Material | Pull-wind carbon-fiber tubing |
| Connector Type | N/A |
| Sections | 4 |
| Minimum Length | 5.1' / 1.5 m |
| Maximum Length | 17.1' / 5.2 m |
| Weight | 35.0 oz / 992.2 g |
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