The QuickPole 5 Boompole with Straight Mono Cable and Flow-Thru Outlet with Adapter and 3-Pin XLR Connector is a 5-section, carbon-fiber boompole with an internal cable designed to be extremely lightweight and maneuverable, yet rugged enough for everyday use in a wide range of professional news, video, and film applications. The boompole offers a host of user-friendly features allowing the operator to quickly extend the boom to a length of 3.3 to 12.8', securely lock it, and get the mic into optimal positioning for solid, dependable results.

Lightweight 5-Section Telescoping Boom    Length: 3.3 to 12.8'    Rugged Custom-Made Carbon-Fiber Compound    Teflon Sheeting + Silicone-Coated Felts    Smooth Extending & Collapsing    Refined Knurling on Hand Nuts    Locks Open/Closed Securely & Quickly    Anti-Twist Mechanism of Pole Sections    Redesigned Removable Tip    Solder-Free Internal Cable Installation

Series 5 booms combine the best properties of Ambient's QXS and QP series thanks to new tube technology. With a custom-made carbon fiber compound using added UHM fiber layering, the QuickPole S5 boompole becomes as sturdy as the QP 4-segment series but is still as lightweight as the QXS 5-segment series.

The new Teflon sheet plus silicone-lubricated felts make for fast and smooth extending and collapsing of the boompole. The telescoping function works quickly to help you capture sound, while the re-engineered locks give you better grip thanks to the refined knurling and slightly extended length. Finely tuned threading means that the locks open and close securely with just a quarter turn, for lightning speed on set.

The anti-twist mechanism of the pole sections replaces the retention pin with an innovative serration. The lock pieces automatically fall into place when you disassemble and reassemble your pole for cleaning or maintenance—what used to be an easy process has become even easier.

The redesigned tip and bottom end allow for an easy, solder-free cable retrofit. This model is pre-configured with mono internal cabling.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. this is for 3.5mm is for Sony or Sennheiser ?

A: The Ambient Recording 3.5mm Adapter Cable for ARRI Alexa Mini specifies compatibility with Sennheiser "ew" receiver output connections.

Q: 2. It could be used to power the DJI Wireless Follow Focus Motor?

A: I don't think so, since this a custom cable to update firmware and provide power to a Tiny LockIt timecode generator (USB to LEMO 5 pin).

Q: 3. How do I add an internal cable?

A: The Ambient Recording QP550 QuickPole Series 5 Carbon Fiber 5-Section Boompole is designed to be used with an external cable. It cannot be used with an internal cable. You would need a different boompole that would already come fitted with the internal cable. For example, the K-Tek KE-144CCR Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (B&H # KTKE144CCR) comes with an internal XLR cable.

Q: 4. The screw at the top of my boom pole has broken off in the shock mount. Is it possible to buy a replacement top screw for this boom pole?

A: K-Tek does offer replacement parts for their boom poles but B&H does not have the correct part available. You should be able to get it directly through K-Tek. You can reach them by phone at 760-727-0593 or by email at info@ktekpro.com. Their offices are located in Vista, California.

Q: 5. How long is the insert cut out for the reader from side to side ? Thanks

A: Unfortunately we do not have a spec available, however the cutout is designed to support the ACN-LD display whose dimensions are 8 x 3 .

Q: 6. What's the difference between this and 'ASF-1 MKII'? Does the ASF sound better fidelity wise? Thanks!

A: The Ambient Recording Soundfish ASF-2 MKII Compact Hydrophone has an omnidirectional polar pattern with a frequency response range of 70 Hz to 20 kHz, a total harmonic distortion rating of 0.1%, and the dimensions are 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.2" (47 x 30 x 30 mm). The ASF-2 MKII can be used for underwater applications up to 100' (30 m). The Ambient Recording Sound Fish ASF-1 MKII Hydrophone has an omnidirectional polar pattern with a wide frequency response range of 7 Hz to 40 kHz, a total harmonic distortion rating of 0.1%, and the dimensions are 6.9 x 1.0 x 1.0" (175 x 26 x 26 mm). The ASF-1 MKII can be used for underwater applications up to 328.1' (100 m). Physically, the ASF-1 MKII is a larger and longer microphone with a thicker cable than the AFS-2 MKII, and the AFS-1 MKII can be submerged to a much farther depth than the AFS-2 MKII. The AFS-1 MKII also has a much wider frequency response range than the AFS-2 MKII.

Q: 7. Is it Mono or Stereo?

A: The Ambient Recording Sound Fish ASF-1 MKII Hydrophone is mono.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the Rode VideoMic Pro Compact Shotgun Mic?

A: The rode video mic pro is a shotgun mic designed for dslr shooters. It has a mini jack for hooking into the mic jack of a dslr type camera and a cold shoe for fitting into the top of a dslr. You wouldn't want to use it on this boom pole. What you want is the rode NTG series shotgun mics. These are the video professional grade shotgun microphones, the NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3, NTG-4, and NTG-8. I personally use the NTG-1, and it has served me well for almost 8years. It requires phantom power from whatever recording device you are connecting it to but it is a great mic. You'll need a shock mount though to fit it onto the boom pole. I would suggest the Rode SM4 shock mount. Or if you want protection from wind look no further than the rode blimp and windscreen system. With this kit you are good to go for all indoor and outdoor shooting. Hope this helps!

Q: 9. Are you able to replace the cable inside?

A: The XLR cable is not user replaceable.

Q: 10. hi does this work for red dsmc2 production module?

A: Yes, the Ambient Recording TC-SYNC Timecode and Sync Cable for Master Lockit & Lockit Compact Devices could be used to send timecode and genlock information into the RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 Production Module from a compatible 5-Pin Lemo source such as the Ambient Master Lockit.