I own 3 K-tek Boompoles 2 Avalon poles one which is 7ft and another that is 9ft long. Then I also own a 12.5ft Carbon Fiber Stage pole. Since I do mostly ENG and Reality Tv work now I really don’t use the stage pole much anymore because it is so big and hard to manage while running and gunning it. But since my avalon poles are both at K-tek for repair and cleaning (which was completed within one day thanks K-tek) I had to use my stage pole for this low budget film I am doing. I had forgotten how much I love boom operating with a K-tek stage pole. I have used VDB poles before but I just love the weight and feeling of a stage pole in my hands. It also slides so smoothly. It made my day a little easier so I guess I will be using the stage pole more often. I would love some reader feedback on there favorite boompole and why.
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I power 9v rechargeable batteries an Update
A few months ago I posted about my I power batteries, which I had been using for a few months. They where working great then and are still working great now. The only issue I have had is 1 bay in one of my chargers stopped working so I replaced the charger for $24.00. But all 12 of my batteries are all still holding a charge and saving me a ton of money. I still carry 10 Ultra-life Lithium 9v, which I will use if I am doing a P.A Feed and have to leave the Tx unattended. I don’t trust the I-Power’s that much just yet but I may soon. The batteries come fresh off the charger at 8.5-8.6 volts and if they have been sitting for a few days start out around 8.2volts. But work great in my 250c 1/4 watt tx’s down to 7.2 volts I usually change them out at 7.5 volts though as when the I power dies it dies fast and not completely discharging them also extend there life. With my regular clients I usually bill $10.00 a day for them in I am using 2 lectro that day and $5.00 for each additional wireless and if I am doing a longer term project I usually bill them flat rate of $100.00 if the shoot is over 5 days. Most clients love this because it saves them money and I like helping Mother Nature. So check out the I power 4 battery and 4 bay charger for $94.00 it is a great buy.
Ambient Quick Release Mic Adapter
I have had the problem recently of my shock mount coming loose so I have decided to invest in this nice but expensive Ambient Quick Release. After talking to a few people that own it they said it makes life much easier and also makes it quick to change from a shock mount to a Zepplin. So check it out if your having shock mount issues.
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