The 11.5' E-Image BC12P Carbon Fiber Boompole with XLR Baseis a carbon fiber telescoping boompole with an internal cable and an XLR base offering stable and versatile microphone positioning for boom operators in news gathering, field recording, filmmaking, and video production applications. The sturdy and lightweight pole features five telescoping sections that utilize ergonomic twist locks for efficient and secure length adjustments. With a length range of 3.2 to 11.5 feet, the BC12P makes it easy to get your mic close to your subject.

Padded foam on the boompole enhances comfort, a much-appreciated benefit on long shoots. The integrated coiled XLR cable smoothly extends and retracts in response to length adjustments made with the telescoping tubes. The internal cable exits the boompole via a side-mounted, 3-pin XLR male connector at the bottom of the pole, ensuring simple hookup to your mixer or audio recorder. The 3/8"-16 male tip on the boompole allows compatibility with most microphone shockmounts and clips.

For News Gathering, Filmmaking & Video    Sturdy, Lightweight Carbon Fiber    Extends from 3.2 to 11.5'    Five Telescoping, Locking Sections    Ergonomic Twist Locks    Padded Foam Enhances Comfort    Integrated Coiled XLR Cable    Cable Smoothly Extends and Retracts    Side-Exit XLR Connector

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this boom be adapted to support 8lbs lighting gear (monolight, 3' octa softbox+grid) 5/8 end spigot? Max horizontal load?

A: No, the E-Image Telescoping Carbon Fiber Microphone Boompole is not able to support an 8 lb. load of lighting gear.

Q: 2. Will this be good for putting a camera flash on it ?? J/ Payne

A: It is certainly possible to mount a camera flash onto the boompole. The boompole will support the weight of the flash unit.

Q: 3. The BC12 raceway is not wide enough to fit a standard XLR cable. Design flaw or is there a solution for this?

A: Some customers have reported that the cable raceway on the E-Image 4-Section Telescoping Carbon Fiber Microphone Boompole does have a very narrow at the top of the pole. One customer mentioned having filed it to make it wider. You will need to use a cable that has a narrow profile to fit the raceway. Ambient Recording does offer slim XLR cables specifically for internal use with boompoles.

Q: 4. Do you have the version with the lateral output?

A: The BC-12P does have an integrated XLR cable that exists laterally (from the side).

Q: 5. One answer says you can run a cable through the pole. The other says you can’t? Which is correct, and if you can’t what’s the point of the cable raceway?

A: I understand the confusion regarding the raceway. But I don't see any exit for the cable at the top for a cable. Nor is there a opening for an XLR connector at the base.

Q: 6. Does it come with different lengths of carbon fiber rods or extensions you can add/remove?

A: No. It comes in two version 27 and 48 and provides multiple modes of operation and allows you to get smooth, short-run dolly shots with payloads up to 50lbs.

Q: 7. Can you still use the mounting screw at the top if you feed a cable through? I don’t see where else the cable would come out if not through the top end.

A: You can't run a cable inside that boom pole. If you could it would have come that way. You have to run it outside the pole. Use Velcro to hold the cable in place so it doesn't bang against the pole.

Q: 8. What is the diameter of the pole?

A: I am sorry but E-Image does not provide that spec. Each of the four sections will be a different diameter and the mounting threads can be either 1/4-20 or 3/8"

Q: 9. What's the weight limit?

A: The weight limit is 6.6 lbs

Q: 10. What exactly does built in cable raceway mean? Is there a female or male XLR connection at the bottom of the pole?

A: Thank you for your email. the "raceway" is a channel in the pole that guides the cable to the end of the pole for easy management. This pole does not have a built in XLR connection or cable