http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Topic: Microphone Boom Complete! en Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:30:24 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-38063 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:41:48 +0000 gluefactorybjj 38063@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'd like to see some pics and the link for the design you used... :)</p> <p>Scott</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-37994 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:37:08 +0000 ralck 37994@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The microphone blimp is actually my next DIY project!  I've seen some directions like the ones you've listed, but I had a few other ideas of my own that I was thinking of trying... I've got to spend some time in the hardware store and see if I can get the parts to see if my idea will work.</p> <p>And I'll post back when that's complete.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-37992 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:15:28 +0000 cdanddvdpublisher 37992@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Very cool - and thanks for posting what you used</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-37975 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:41:58 +0000 Don 37975@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm testing out a light/mic boom hybrid design.</p> <p>I've got a 100 watt florecent bulb inside a white paper chinese lantern, on a pole similar to yours. The power goes to a 12 volt battery and inverter in a soft case with shoulder strap. the lantern hangs from a rubber mount, and the mic is shock mounted.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-37973 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:17:43 +0000 Aspyrider 37973@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Heres a couple DIY's I like. Make a mic blimp for your new pole!</p> <p><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Microphone-Blimp/" rel="nofollow">http://www.instructables.com/id/Microphone-Blimp/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/963275/diy_microphone_blimp/" rel="nofollow">http://www.metacafe.com/watch/963275/diy_microphone_blimp/</a></p> <p>They use an inexpensive bird feeder. :-)</p> <p>J.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/microphone-boom-complete#post-37971 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:07:41 +0000 ralck 37971@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So today I <em>finally</em> finished my microphone boom!  Since I'm super low budget and microphone booms cost a lot of money, I used a DIY design I found online using a light bulb changer kit and some hardware.</p> <p>Sure, it's not as light weight as professional ones, and I have to wrap the mic cable around the outside instead of having it inside, but I also paid a metric crapton less. :)  I gave it a quick try this afternoon and it works quite well, so I'm happy so far.</p> <p>I can finally un-mount my shotgun mic from my camera... although now I need to find a boom op. :-P</p> <p>Anywho, just so you don't have to search for it, here's what I used:</p> <ul> <li>Light bulb changer with attachable heads - The DIY suggested Bayco, but I just got one from a local hardware store.  I think the Bayco ones only extend to about 10 feet, but mine goes to 16. :-P</li> </ul> <ul> <li>3/8"-16 by 1.5" bolt - standard bolt.  My dad convinced me to pay a little more for the stainless steel version instead of the zinc plated to make sure it doesn't rust or anything.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>3/8" washer</li> </ul> <ul> <li>3/8" nut - My dad convinced me to get the kind with the plastic washer to make sure it doesn't come loose.</li> </ul> <p>I used the suction cup head to make mine.  I took off the suction cup piece (a simple screw held it on in my case) and drilled out the hole so it was big enough for the bolt.  Then I put the bolt in, tightened it down with the nut, and put it on the telescoping pole from the light changing kit.  Simple as that!  My microphone shockmount connects directly to the 3/8" bolt and I think you know the rest. :)</p> <p>Well I'm quite impressed with it... but for about 20 bucks it's hard to not be impressed. :-P  I can post some pics if people want.</p>