The Auray BP-47A is a 4-section, aluminum boompole that combines an anti-twist tube design with ergonomic twist locks to offer smooth telescoping and hassle-free, one-handed operation—great for adjusting the length quickly, on the fly when filming documentary, ENG, or reality-style videos. The boompole has a collapsed length of 2.5', an extended length of 7.5', and weighs only 1.6 lb. The sections are made of lightweight aluminum tubes designed for portability and durability.

An internal, coiled cable with a side-exit XLR connector makes it easy to extend or retract the boompole while streamlining your setup with fewer cables to carry. The custom, removable head tip and drop-through design allow for cable reconfiguration without any soldering required. High-quality Rean and Neutrik connectors are used for reliable signal transfer and uncompromised performance, even in challenging environments.

4 x Smooth Telescoping Sections    Durable and Lightweight Aluminum    Adjustable from 2.5 to 7.5'    Ergonomic Twist Locks    Special Tip and Bottom Strain Relief    Coiled Internal XLR Cable    High-Quality XLR and TA3 Connectors    Shockmount with Built-In Shoe Mount    Four-Point Silicone Suspension    Fits Mics Measuring 19-25mm in Diameter

The Auray BP-47A is a 4-section, aluminum boompole that combines an anti-twist tube design with ergonomic twist locks to offer smooth telescoping and hassle-free, one-handed operation—great for adjusting the length quickly, on the fly when filming documentary, ENG, or reality-style videos. The boompole has a collapsed length of 2.5', an extended length of 7.5', and weighs only 1.6 lb. The sections are made of lightweight aluminum tubes designed for portability and durability.

An internal, coiled cable with a side-exit XLR connector makes it easy to extend or retract the boompole while streamlining your setup with fewer cables to carry. The custom, removable head tip and drop-through design allow for cable reconfiguration without any soldering required. High-quality Rean and Neutrik connectors are used for reliable signal transfer and uncompromised performance, even in challenging environments.

Durable Aluminum Construction

• The durable anodized aluminum construction can handle the bumps and impacts of demanding travel and location shoots in all kinds of weather.

Solid Grip and Smooth Telescoping

• The ergonomic twist locks are covered with rubber grips that are easy on your hands and comfortable to operate, making length adjustment smooth and effortless. Improved shims ensure a firm and secure hold until you loosen the locks.

Anti-Twist Alignment Tubing for One-Handed Operation

• Quick length adjustment when you're recording on the go is crucial for keeping from interrupting the shoot. With an anti-twist design, adjacent tubes won't twist when you're expanding or retracting the boompole. This allows for one-handed twist lock operation and makes setup and length adjustment fast and easy.

Internal, Coiled Cable with Strain Relief

• The integrated, coiled XLR cable is engineered to minimize unwanted radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic (EM) interference that can degrade the audio signal. The coiled design allows the cable to smoothly extend and retract with the telescoping tubes.
• The tip's strain-relief system absorbs tension, secures the cable, and protects the cable from damage at the edges of the tip exit. Additional strain relief at the bottom of the pole protects and preserves the connections between the cable and the TA3 connector.

Bottom-Exit Connector 

• With a right-angle XLR cable plugged into the bottom-exit connector, the operator can rest the pole on its end without damaging the wiring or connector.

Removable Arrowhead Tip for Solderless Cable Replacement

• BP Series boompoles feature a removable Arrowhead tip designed to reduce weight at the top of the pole.
• The tip also allows easy drop-through cable insertion for quick and uncomplicated cable replacement.
• Thanks to the solderless design, you won't need special tools to replace the XLR cable using the cable replacement kit (available separately).

High-Quality XLR Connectors 

• The internal cable is equipped with high-quality XLR and TA3 (mini XLR) connectors manufactured by Rean. The connectors ensure flawless signal transfer and secure locking connections, preventing the cable from disconnecting, even if there's stress or an accidental tug on the cable.
• The Neutrik bottom-exit connector is housed in its own casing and ensures a secure connection to the boompole that won't jeopardize signal flow by twisting or jiggling.

Standard 3/8"-16 Threaded Mount

• The boompole is outfitted with a standard 3/8"-16 threaded mount to ensure compatibility with most professional shotgun mics and shockmounts.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. max payload for 11'5?

A: The E-Image BC12 does not have a spec for maximum weight capacity, but it has enough tensile strength to support most shotgun microphones and wind protection systems.

Q: 2. 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: 3. All my XLR cables are too thick to thread through the head of this pole. Which XLR cable is thin enough to fit?

A: You will need a 26 AWG mic cable.

Q: 4. Where is this mic made? (In Australia, like other Rode products?)

A: The Rode NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone is manufactured in Australia.

Q: 5. pole is compatible to the comica cvm vs08 directional microphone

A: The Comica Audio CVM-VS08 Directional Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones does not have an accessory thread to be able to use it by itself with the Auray BP-36A Quick-Twist Lightweight Aluminum Boompole. You would need to use the mic with a smartphone and smartphone holder that is equipped with an accessory thread in order to attach the boompole.

Q: 6. Can I mount a shotgun mic like the Rode Video Mic Go?

A: Yes, the Auray BP-36A could be used with the Rode VideoMic GO.

Q: 7. is this sturdy enough to put a d810 and 14-24 lens on. I'm using this for elevated shots?

A: Yes - I typically use this for booming a shotgun mic, but I have put an Arri 300 on it, which is about 4lb / 1.8kg (on a c-stand) telescoped out to the first extension without any problem

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is there an adapter that would allow me to mount a Godox AD400Pro to this?

A: You can use the Impact Female Threaded 3/8" to Male 5/8" Stud Adapter - 50mm Long (B&H # IMCA117) to enable the Auray BP-36A Quick-Twist Lightweight Aluminum Boompole to support the Godox AD400Pro Witstro All-in-One Outdoor Flash. Since the AD400Pro and battery weighs 4.63 lb. and is heavier than most microphones that the BP-36A is intended to support, you may want to consider using a boompole that is designed to support lights and handle more weight, such as the Photoflex LiteReach Plus (B&H # PHEPLP). The LiteReach Plus has a 5/8" top stud so you will not need an adapter and it can handle a 15 lb vertical load at its full extension.

Q: 10. What is the S/N Ratio and the Dynamic Range?

A: The RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone Kit with Auray Boompole (BH # RONTG5ABPK) has an S/N ratio of 84 dB. The dynamic range specification is not published, but estimated to be about 120dB SPL.