The QuickPole 5 Boompole with Straight Stereo Cable and Modular Outlet and 5-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 2.16 to 7.9', securely lock it, and get the mic into optimal positioning for solid, dependable results.

Lightweight 5-Section Telescoping Boom    Length: 2.16 to 7.9'    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 stereo internal cabling.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. for virtual production volumes, can the device be synchronized to an evertz 5700 and then run standalone as a timecode and genlock generator on camera? also maintaining genlock that would normally come from evertz?

A: With the LTC output of the Evertz 5700, you can sync the Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Timecode Synchronizer in TX mode. As a TX master, the Lockit will adapt to the speed of the LTC signal, and it will regenerate and broadcast the time code and sync to all of the following ACN units. For virtual productions, I would recommend using the Lockit+ (B&H # AMACNLPE) as the TX master as it gives you more insights about the current sync status in its web interface.

Q: 2. This can generate timecode, but can it generate genlock. Also, can it do both concurrently?

A: Yes, the Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Timecode Synchronizer can output both Genlock and Timecode at the same time.

Q: 3. Is it Mono or Stereo?

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

Q: 4. What's the battery life on a fully charged NP-50?

A: Because battery life depends on too many factors, manufacturer's rarely list the life. Based on professional experience, battery life is determined under actual use. Therefore it is strongly recommended to have spare batteries. That being said, the life of a L-50 should be an hour or maybe two. You can also use an external power source such as this. IndiPRO Tools Compact 95Wh V-Mount Battery with Portable Charger Kit BH #INPD95SACK (B&H Kit)

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. Does this product do anything for handling noise?

A: This will not stop handling noise.

Q: 7. What is the relevance of genlock sync at 1080p or 1080i, can someone elaborate, why does it matter?

A: Cameras can be either set to progressive (p) or interlaced (i) recording format. Depending on the chosen format there is the need for an adapted genlock signal. Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Timecode Synchronizer are able to provide either p or i. So regardless the recording format all cameras are able to be synced wirelessly.

Q: 8. Is it Mono or Stereo?

A: The Ambient Recording Soundfish 2 MKII Compact Hydrophone with Cable is mono.

Q: 9. 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: 10. can I use a split cable to genlock 2 cameras ? Or do I need to devises ?

A: No, you can not split the output from the Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Synchronizer to sync multiple cameras at once.