How to Set Up an Overhead Boom Mic
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- How to Set Up an Overhead Boom Mic: I finally got the gear I needed to set up a proper overhead boom mic. In this video, I wanted to show you how to do it yourself. The setup is very easy, you just need to get the right equipment.
5:36 Skip to the Setup
Gear mentioned:
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What's really useful about videos like this is that you actually see the gear being set up stage by stage - thanks Marco!
Yeah, I wasn't even going to make this one, but I thought this needed to exist because there's people like me who appreciate these breakdowns. Thanks!
Totally agree.
I'd recommend extending the boom pole segments starting with the ones furthest from the light stand. It keeps the weight closer to the stand and reduces the chance of tipping. Nice vid!
Yep. Also if you need to extend, the next segment isn't all the way out of reach.
As you said, really recommend a C stand if using a boom pole / mic to ensure it doesnt tip. Please ensure the sand bag does NOT touch the ground when you put it on the leg...else it defeats the purpose. Good instructional video.
I cringed when that sandbag was placed lol
for anyone interested, you can buy a boom pole with the xlr inside it. On each end you have the xlr plug that you connect to the microphone and the other end to your audio recorder. It cost me only $69. I have the Zoom H6 audio recorder which I attach to the boom pole so it makes the entire set up mobile and lightweight. I use small velcro straps to keep the audio recorder on the boom pole. Doing this makes it easier for the boom operator to easily hit record and stop when needed.
Nice, THANKS! I see your talent has about as much enthusiasm as I would get from my wife or daughter. ;-)
haha, it is only the filmmaking nerds like me that get excited over microphones.
Good video. I particularly appreciate the close-up shots of the details added in (connecting cable, sandbag placement, cable ties on boom, etc.). Thank you for that attention to detail!
thanks for this video man! couldnt find any other videos on youtube about what i need to set up a overhead boom and with no experience i had no idea where to start. much appreciated!
Glad I could help!
Great video Marcos! And lol your lady looks thrilled. Props for supporting your man (if he is your man? :)
She loves to be present....just loves it :O
haha
4 years and still getting new views! Good job y buen trabajo los dos! Thanks for this!
man I have to come forward.... That freakin room is awesome!
Awesome video! So helpful to see you set up the equipment. I will probably buy several of the gear you mentioned as well because they look both high quality and affordable. Thanks!
Your wife totally does not want to be there lol
haha
@@MarcosRochaTV ha ha . Yeah, she seems to me not interested in all this LOL .
totally not having it
We should never keep the Talent waiting... 😆
Yah looks like... 😏😂😂
I have the same set-up (even the exact same light stand). I used to use mic stands but they do didn't travel as well as the Neewer stand. It's a beast! Thanks for the bts!
Yeah I prefer these metal light stands because they feel stronger
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I was searching for a microphone stand, but the Boom Pole Holder is exactly what I need. It can be tiring holding that boom pole for an extended period of time. This will be a big help!
Very useful video honestly. Way better than all those influencers trying to push products. Thank you.
play by play AND you named all the equipment. SUBBED
Such a useful video! Really clear, thanks for the help man!
Thanks man, epic and informative yet entertaining vid. It did the job
How nice of you to make your subject sit on camera, through the process of setting up your boom mic. LOL
Great job Marcos, learned allot about this and did what you said. It really makes a difference in the physics of the hardware.
Extremely helpful for me! Thanks!
One tip the sandbag should be on the opposite side of the stand as the boom section to better prevent tip overs.
That's a really bad tip!
@@robcompton6099 Ok I will listen. Why is counterbalancing the wrong way? It's not a C-stand then I would agree, but he isn't using a C stand. Have a look 6:40
@@therealjimmy5411 Counterbalancing is the key word... there should never be a leg directly behind the load direction to counterbalance from. Physics doesn't change because of what gear you have on set. In this scenario, hooking the bag low on the stand would be the safest method. Yes, 6:40 is a great example of how to get kicked from a job; that weight is doing absolutely nothing to support the stand. ! Not the only thing done wrong in the video, but but far the most unsafe working practice!
@@robcompton6099 you still haven't answered why there should never be a leg directly behind the load direction to counterbalance from. Doesn't balancing just consist of putting weight on the opposite direction of a hanging weight?
@@Texturas75 If you're counterbalancing on a leg directly behind, there is no leg in front to prevent the stand from tipping forward onto the client. Kind of an industry standard thing to avoid injuring people!
Thanks! very practical, valuable\ and real information that I will use!!
Bro AWESOME and THANK YOU
I have the same set-up.
What an enjoyment to see how you show how it's done!
In these situations I usually record the audio from two sources.
One Sennheiser MKE600 mic into the TASCAM DR-60DmkII and the other one I use the Saramonic SR-WM4C wireless system which goes via the Saramonic PAX-2 audiomixer into the camera.
That way I'm just playing it safe :)
Better to play it safe than have the whole thing fail. Audio is so crucial to any video.
Great video... simple explanation. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thanks for explaining the setup so simply. So glad I found your channel! My wife and kids are equally enthusiastic about my channel. 🤣🤣🤣
The footage of his wife sitting there is killing me
Hey great video Marcos. Very informative. That lav mic sounds awesome.
Hey! why prefer this system over a telescopic boom stand that's all in one? thanks!
Your wife will be smiling big and much more when your investments and time on TH-cam really pay off… it’s coming … and so are the sonrisas
lol she look happy #happywife
seem like it 😏
Amazing!❤ Could you please tell me the ideal audio levels to choose for the mic and camera?
Thank you so much for this.
Respect 👍
Great content Marcos! Any reason you swapped out the Mic Shock Mount in the item description? the link is now a completely different model... Wondered if you had experienced problems with the rubber one you use in the video and are now suggesting a different solution? Thanks
Liked and subscribed
Great video and thanks for the links. I'm just getting started and constantly learning what other equipment I need.. Great vid!
Thank you. Good video
Daaaaang that girlfriend is NOT happy, why she even be in the video. Totally kills the vibe yo 🤨
Edit: 5:55 that time lapse while you set up, she got LASER eyes at the camera LOL
Very good video thanks
Your subject is beautiful. 😍
your wife looks so pissed lol
Nice! I'm still using a LAV for my personal videos mostly, but I'd love to get better sound quality with a shotgun. I definitely noticed your audio sounded richer than mine when I was mixing the two.
You can only tell the difference by comparison. But a boom sounds better most of the time.
Marcos Rocha that’s totally true. I never notice a sound difference until someone switches mics. Working on a new setup now haha!
Wife comes to see what are you doing ? hahaha...
Thanks for the vid fam! Trying to find a better audio solution for my vids
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thank you very much marco!
thank you for the review.
Glad it was helpful!
what is the at the tip of the light stand that that the grip head is holding on to? its not the standard screw that comes on the light stand. want to make sure im getting all the right equipment
Hi Marcos, whats the lav mic youre using? That sounds great! I'd like to use it with the Rode Wireless Go. Think it can work?
Wow. This was really well done. I would thumbs up this 100 times if I could.
Im glad this helps!
After you flubbed that you didn't want to just do a second take?
Really great, useful content. Thank you for sharing your process with us, Marcos!
Always happy to share!
Thanks
5:42 is funny.
Hey can you show how you hook this mic up to an external mic recorder
I am a bit confused on how to hook this up
Can we get a link to purchase the mic?
thx for the tips & video. Gotta say, i dont understand, why does every affiliate link i click on lead to an unavailable item thats no longer listed on amazon or out of stock. seriously like 10 for 10 in the last few weeks. Is AMZ doing this intentionally or something.... Some links are even from vids just posted in the last few wks (unlike yours). Sorry but Hope that helps u for future ✌
I got a boya 6060 shotgun with xlr and want to record with a dslr. There is no way to plug into the camera
There's a metal piece that came with the schock mount. It's basically a small cylinder but has no threading inside. I can't figure out what it's for. I thought it might be a cap but lack of threading made that unlikely. Do you know what I'm referring to? Or maybe if I can email you, I can forward the picture.
thank you so much
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What boom mice shock mount is that
Hi Marcos! Wondering what actual brand of boom you used?
you call it a Boom Pole holder I call It my fishing rod holder...lol
haha yep!
@@MarcosRochaTVRocha anyway I'm a newbie and I'm going to Full Sail University to get my Bachelor's in Cinematography where ya from? I learned a lot from you in two days haha.
I want to star vlogging after this month so I don't have any laptop and any camera so is there anything that you recommend me to do my vlogging which laptop are camera would you recommend me
Start vlogging with your phone first before you buy a camera. I like imac laptops because they come with iMovie - great for beginners
how have those light stands held up for you? most the reviews said the knobs broke eventually, which has been my problem with most non c-stand light stands.
Those light stands are great, I recommend them to everyone. I still use them and I've had them for a long time. However, now I own C-Stands, so I don't use them for heavy gripping.
I didn't catch what you called the grip straps. What are they called again? I'd like to order some as these look great. Thanks!
Michael Florizone gear ties
Will it be great for a movie becos I don't have other means of audio recording?
What's the name of the mic stand to get so i can hang a mic on the ceiling in my car. I be in the driver seat but i don't want to hold the mic as I'm driving ??
Do you have a link to the mic you used?
4:55 *NO PUN INTENDED*
where to plug the blue aux cable wire?
You can plug the XLR into an Audio Recorder like the Zoom H6 or Tascam DR-40.... Or you can plug it straight into a Cinema Camera. I use the DXA Micro Pro for my Sony a7III
Please do a video whereby the boom mic extension has a plug for the camera itself
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i think its funny shes sitting there like... lol
Bad part is these items aren't available on Amazon no more need an update list so I can get me one
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@@MarcosRochaTV even going to your list that has these items you mention there are parts that no longer available now that needs to be updated. Like the boom your referring too is no longer available, the c stand, and grip is no longer available. So any recommendations to things that are available would be nice and I would use your link or portal to get them.
Thank you for letting me know. I updated some of the links. try again.
@@MarcosRochaTV the links are good now thanks alot, and one other quick question the light stand and c stand are two different options correct? Cause the light stand by itself you will need to buy the grip head and the C stand shown on your item list already has it. So not sure if the light stand would be necessary if I go with the c stand.
And last question is which is the cheaper option seeing I can get a light stand but still have to buy additional accessories that a c stand comes with?
@@phantomflowz3462 The link to the new C-stand has the grip heads included. A C-stand can go higher up and it is sturdier - I prefer them every time. Metal light stands are cheaper and I use them all. It's on you.
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Shotgun Mic, not a Boom Mic. Boom in your Shotgun Mic. Sorry to be a deek, but if you're teaching people, you gotta teach them the correct terms. Sorry mate, I just see it far too often. Don't let me comment discourage you at all though. You seem like a top bloke too. Cheers legend :-)
Great video, but GOOD LORD that is a beautiful woman bro.
This is monumentally bad.
This is incredibly bad.