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Re: non expensive boom

Subject: Re: non expensive boom
From: Walter Knapp <>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 02:15:05 -0400
Mark Griswold wrote:
>
> Look for an attachment that is designed to hold a paintbrush to the end o=
f a
> painter's extension pole.
>
> Place a mic inside, or better yet, place a shockmount inside, then put th=
e
> mic in.
>
> Both broom handles and painter's poles have the same threads on the end.

There are also some quick release systems in painter's poles that could
be easily adapted. As they sit, they may make some creaking noises. Not
all of those are a threaded system. They are a bit bulky and overkill
for the weight of a mic. They would be hard to hold overhead for long
periods. I recently used a couple painter's poles, the extensible
aluminum ones, for the handles for some new dipnets I made, custom
shaped for catching frogs. Those are working out pretty well. In that
case, I removed the quick release end and bonded the stainless steel
hoop into the end of the tubing.

Walt



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