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Mic boom equipment

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Frank I Reiter
Frank I Reiter Regular Member • Posts: 159
Mic boom equipment

Hi every. I’m assembling my first video kit and could use some advice. I’ve bought an NTG5 mic and need a boom arm, perhaps something like this:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1562282-REG/k_m_25530_519_55_extra_long_adjustable_boom.html

I already have some light stands. Is there a way to mount a boom arm on a light stand so I can avoid buying a dedicated mic stand?

Is the boom arm I linked above a good value? Would you suggest something different in the <$100 price range?

Thanks in advance!

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Sean Nelson
Sean Nelson Forum Pro • Posts: 16,109
Re: Mic boom equipment

Do you need the boom to extend that far? If you're just placing the boom beside a chair so that you can record narration, for example, then a short boom with stand is cheaper - I use something pretty similar to this and it does fine for the job:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755878-REG/auray_ms_5230t_tripod_microphone_stand.html

Andrew S10 Senior Member • Posts: 1,839
Re: Mic boom equipment

This light stand with a boom arm will work: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898306-REG/impact_ls_cb6_combo_boom_stand.html

You could use a C-stand, if you find a good deal on a used one.

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Frank I Reiter
OP Frank I Reiter Regular Member • Posts: 159
Re: Mic boom equipment

Thanks, Andrew.  They seem to be in sale right now.  I’ve placed an order.

Frank.

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Frank I Reiter
OP Frank I Reiter Regular Member • Posts: 159
Re: Mic boom equipment

Thanks for the suggestion.

Frank.

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