The QuickPole 5 Boompole with Coiled Mono Cable and Modular Outlet 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. 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: 2. When disassembled, what is the length on the longest of the 3 pieces?

A: The longest part should be 2.8'.

Q: 3. Will this mount the Auray DUSM-1 shockmount?

A: The Auray DUSM1 shock mount features a 3/8 female threading compatible with the K-Tek boom poles.

Q: 4. What is the fully close length?

A: two foot, five inches or 0.7 meters

Q: 5. What length does this collapse to?

A: 1' 8".

Q: 6. 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: 7. Can you attach this boom pole to a stand so you don't have to hold it with your hands all the time? Any recommendations?

A: The poles have a 3/8 female at end, so I bought a Impact Swivel Umbrella Adapter # IMCA108 , it screws right into bottom of boom pole, I then attach to light stand, and add some weight to counter the boom pole. Works great for me. I do a lot of interview videos and find this works great. (typically only use two of the poles.)

Q: 8. 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: 9. Are you able to replace the cable inside?

A: The XLR cable is not user replaceable.

Q: 10. Is it normal to hear the coil cable bouncing around inside the boom pole?

A: Yes, it is not uncommon to hear a rattling noise when using a boompole with an internal cable.