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Using a Microphone Boom
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The boom is used to place the microphone in the correct position on set.  The role of the boom operator’s job is usually underestimated and often results in poor-quality audio.

Learn how to properly set-up a microphone boom, hold, place the microphone on set, and what the boom operator’s duties are when determining the best way to record on-location audio.

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  • How to set-up a boom pole
  • How to build an inexpensive boom pole 

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