Pro Boom Op Evaluates The K-Tek KC-108 Essentials Boom Pole
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2023
- Imagine that there was a leading boom pole manufacturer located in the US and that company decided to start hand making boom poles at a price point of $200 and that boom pole would be supported and able to be repaired in the US by that same company... well, imagine no longer because in this video I'm going to evaluate this boom - the K-Tek Essentials KC-108 boom pole.
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The hole in the base is a 13/16-20 thread, designed for the Switchcraft B3M panel mount XLR Male connector. This is what they use for their Avalon booms with the coiled internal cable. I know this because I just started making and selling a side-exit adapter for the Avalon series, along with a "Boom-a-Round" adapter for the Avalon poles that allows you to mount a plug-on transmitter nestled up against the base.
This pole looks amazing, especially for the price! Hopefully K-Tek release some longer versions for pro-sumers!
Impressively in-depth look. Thanks, Allen!
I love the smell of fresh carbon fiber in the morning. Reminds me of my mom.
I love your enthusiasm for your craft. These reviews are very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to educate us newbies out here. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to future videos. One of my old film school buddies said "$200 for a boompole?" and I said that's dirt cheap compared to what the pros use. Buy once, cry once!
Thorough review as always. Is that a lav mic on your hat line?
That opening officially your best. Not in the market for another boom pole but I know to get this if something changes.
This is the video I was hoping for since I discovered your channel and basically binge-watched all day for a couple of days in a row. Thank you Allen. It seems the local shops pointed out by the official dealer don't carry K-Tek products anymore and I will have to source around Europe. Totally worth it! My "we all have to start from somewhere kit" is now going to be: Zoom F6, KC-108, Rode NTG5, Rode Blimp MKII, Orca bag/harness. I wish K-Tek was more prominent over here, as I'm learning to love their products from your videos.
Great review, thank you very much. I laughed a lot with the train conflict 😂 Do you know if is possible to buy from Spain?
freakin' trains man
Oh, and stop smelling your boom pole.
This one seems very flexible, would you have any concerns about having a blimp + deadcat and maybe even a transmitter at the end and having it extended most of the way?
K-Tek comes in a distant to the OG Loon pole.
I liked the overly-conversational train.
The "Midnight Train to Georgia"?
So if that's the best $200 boom pole what's the best $100 boom pole? What about $50? Almost like a challenge to find the best cheapest boom pole.
Can the cable come out the top as well?? If i run an internal straight cable??