Painter's Pole Mic Adapter

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PARTS LIST
Paint roller (dollar store)
Microphone Clip: http://tinyurl.com/crwvevb
5/8" to 3/8" adapter: http://tinyurl.com/ccokpmb
3/8" threaded rod (hardware store), 3-6" long

Optional Frugal Shockmount adapter
3/4" PVC coupler: http://tinyurl.com/7auvjhc
3/4" to 1/2" PVC bushing: http://tinyurl.com/6ue3geb

Frugal Shockmount episode
http://tinyurl.com/7ecee3u

DIY Boom Pole Episode
http://tinyurl.com/cx5hncp


TOOLS
Drill with 1/4" & 5/16" drill bits
Two pairs of pliers
PVC cutters: http://tinyurl.com/8yme674
2x 3/8" nuts

FEATURED ITEMS
Mini ball head: http://tinyurl.com/83m84zv
Noob Shockmount: http://tinyurl.com/6mpjdx9
Extension pole: http://tinyurl.com/886ptjv

The Frugal Filmmaker T-shirts!
http://tinyurl.com/8433lov

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  Howto & Style

[FULLofJOHN]

Do you think you could possibly make a coiled boom pole (XLR is inside the boom pole)? I hate having to coil the wire on the pole itself, and then I saw one with the wire inside but alas it is quite expensive.

Is that even possible with a light bulb changer?

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

Anything's possible, but I've never liked cord-inside boom poles. The commercial versions I've used rattle too much for my liking.

[sl8sdomain]

Does the 3/8 in. to 5/8 in. adapter work with any standard clip, or do I need to get the exact same clip?

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

Should be universal.

[Anthony Vaccaro]

what mic do you use sir?

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

Sennheiser ME66 shotgun mic.

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

When did Ryan say that?

[SarahKei12]

I am definitely going to make this. Your tutorials are very helpful -- especially with those with no budget (as according to Ryan of FilmRiot)

[FULLofJOHN]

Thanks for the info!

I guess in reality I just hate having my boom ops having to wrap the XLR around the pole over and over, I've read that zip-ties are good solutions for that, however I can't imagine that doing any good especially when you have to extend the pole.

[sl8sdomain]

Thanks!

[leztuesday]

Can you show how to build a DIY version of the audio recorder shock mount...online shopping is a bitch in my country, thanks! Your videos have been a revelations for a budding filmmaker (like myself) from a 3rd country.

[itsjnham]

This is the best DIY boom pole idea I've seen so far.

[TableWolfMusic]

Using your hot car as an oven?

You... you have no principles.