Rycote has announced new Mic Boom Poles. The new range of professional carbon fibre microphone boom poles aims to provide a fully integrated system for sound professionals.
The Rycote Mic Boom Poles have been designed and co-developed with tripod manufacturer Gitzo to combine cutting edge tube and locking technology with noise-free sound expertise. By also utilizing Vitec’s carbon fibre technology that can be found in the Flowtech tripods, Rycote has tried to come up with a well balanced and precise tool for boom operators.

The lightweight carbon fibre boom poles feature sliding tubes, intuitive locks, and rattle-free positioning. High modulus (HM) “Carbon eXact” developed in partnership with Gitzo tripods allows for narrower tubes to be even stiffer.

Both the 3/8” threaded male tip and the rubberized bottom end cap are removable to allow for easy internal cabling or cabling adjustments.
Fast & Secure Locks

The boom poles feature twist-locks with a multi-pitched thread that allows for quick extension and collapse with only a quarter-turn of the knurled aluminum grip to open or lock each section. The design guarantees tube sections do not twist when unlocked. Even though they feature a dust-preventative design, each section can be disassembled and reassembled for cleaning or maintenance.
Different Lengths

The Rycote 5-section carbon fibre microphone boom poles are available in three different lengths that will accommodate any application, each with a rated payload of 5kg/11.02lbs.
- Mic Boom Small RYC90001 (list price: $329.95 USD/€329.95 /£289.95)
Collapsed length: 57cm/22.44”
Extended length: 200cm/78.74”
Weight: 0.48kg/ 1.03lbs
- Mic Boom Medium RYC90002 (list price: $459.95 USD/€459.95 /£403.95)
Collapsed length: 83cm/32.67”
Extended length: 330cm/129.92”
Weight: 0.65kg/ 1.43lbs
- Mic Boom Large RYC90003 (list price: $529.95 USD/€529.95 /£464.95)
Collapsed length: 100cm/39.37”
Extended length: 420cm/165.35”
Weight: 0.78kg/ 1.72lbs
The Rycote Mic Boom Poles are available for pre-order in the UK and US, with stock available now in Europe. www.rycote.com