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> One way to get fairly lightweight and stable height in the field is to us=
e a
> monopod typically made for camera use, with threaded bushings to adapt fo=
r
> your mike mount. This is by itself a handy way to get at least five to s=
even
> feet in the air, plus the height you provide by holding it or the height =
of
> whatever you lean it on or lash it to.
>
> Some monopods can be easily adapted to add a 5/8" thread section at the
> narrow end (the end that would normally rest on the ground) for your mike=
. Then
> you can use the threads at the "business" end of the monopod to connect t=
o a
> lightweight camera tripod. The combination can get you about eight to ten=
feet in
> the air without much weight and with good hands-free stability. I've use=
d
> this combination with my Gitzo monopods with good success, including doin=
g quad
> omni surround by adding an adapter that holds two crossed fiberglas tent =
poles
> to space the array.
Note that Gitzo, and others, make microphone booms in all sorts of
lengths. Both aluminum and carbon fiber. Ready made for holding mics.
You need a bunch of height, even ten feet is still in the ground clutter
in my experience.
Walt
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