The K-Tek Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweight Half is a bottom attachment for Mighty Boom Poles to reduce booming fatigue caused by the downward force of a microphone and shockmount. The Counterweight also increases maneuverability of a heavy boom set-up and reduces stress on the boompole operator. Weighing in at 1.1 lbs. (500 g) and made of solid heavy metal with a foam covering, the Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweight Half is designed specifically for use with K-Tek Mighty Boom Poles.
Overview
The Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweight effectively balances and reduces the downward force of a microphone and shockmount to minimize handling fatigue. For large payloads at the tip of the Mighty Boom Pole, multiple Counterweights can be stacked.
As shooting days and individual take lengths continue to grow longer, boompole operators everywhere are fighting fatigue. Even though K-Tek’s Graphite boompoles are some of the lightest in the industry, a rigged boompole might actually “feel” heavier throughout a long shooting day. Although the weight of the dressed pole may only be four pounds, it’s the downward movement force of the microphone and mount at the far end of a long pole that’s the culprit. Due to the length of the boompole acting like a lever, the low weight of the microphone and mount becomes amplified.
The answer to the problem is counterbalance and the solution is K-Tek’s Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweight.
