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Black anodised aluminium boom pole, four telescopic sections, rubberised collars, foam grip, XLR cable, shock mount

Airo by K-tek

Airo by K-tek Booming Intro Kit 1 #AIBK1 microphone

SKU CH-A8K5-B0RVY

A telescopic aluminium boom pole extends from 3.2 to 10.8 feet and includes a 25-foot XLR cable and shock mount for shotgun microphones up to 0.89 inches in diameter

  • Lightweight aluminium pole weighs 1.6 lb
  • Extends from 3.2 ft to 10.8 ft
  • 25 ft XLR cable included for reach
  • Shock mount fits mics up to .89 in
  • Collapses to 98 cm for easy transport

Kit contents and target user

The Airo Booming Intro Kit 1 bundles a telescopic boom pole, a 25-foot XLR cable, a shock mount and a windscreen in a shoulder bag. It is aimed at solo video creators who already own a compatible shotgun microphone and need a lightweight, portable rig for on-location dialogue capture.

Interface and handling limits

The uncabled pole extends from 3.2 to 10.8 feet and collapses to 98 centimeters, weighing 1.6 pounds with rubberized collars and a foam grip for quiet operation. The included cable is 7.62 meters long with 3-pin XLR male-to-female connectors. The shock mount accepts microphones up to 22.50 millimeters in diameter, and the windscreen uses medium-length artificial fur for wind noise reduction.

Upgrade path and when it matters

This kit replaces makeshift handheld or camera-mounted microphone setups by moving the mic closer to the subject without entering the frame. The jump is worthwhile when recording dialogue in uncontrolled environments where boom positioning and vibration isolation noticeably improve clarity over on-camera audio. It does not serve users who need an internally cabled pole, a longer reach than 330 centimeters, or support for microphones wider than .89 inches.

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Price $283.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,309 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 3.2 ft or 10.8 ft setting for indoor dialogue?

The pole telescopes from 3.2 ft to 10.8 ft so you can collapse it to 3.2 ft for tight rooms or extend it to 10.8 ft for wider shots without changing equipment.

How does the 1.6 lb weight feel during a long take?

At 1.6 lb the aluminium pole stays light enough for extended boom operation while the foam grip and rubberised collars keep handling noise low.

What does the 3-pin XLR connector allow me to plug in?

The 25 ft cable uses a 3-pin XLR male to female connection giving a balanced line for any shotgun microphone with a standard XLR output.

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