Detailed Description
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.
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.
Once installed, the strain on the user is greatly reduced as the tiring off-balance force on the boom lever is balanced out. Although the weight is actually slightly increased, the Mighty Boom Counter Weight reduces the stress on the boom operator, so overall the boom “feels” lighter. For large payloads at the tip of the boom, multiple Counterweights can be stacked.
Named after Scottish geometry mathematician W.V.D. Hodge, this counterweight is well-known and highly sought after among experienced boom operators like Ronald Wright. After 7 years working boom on the rigorous Hawaii 5-0, he explains “It saved me the first season when I did so much stuff standing in the water. When I put the Counterweight on, it helped keep me stable in the surf. And on the streets it helps me keep everything balanced when I work at a distance.”
Finely machined, solid heavy metal, foam covered and made in the USA, the Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweights are designed for the Mighty Boom Poles only.
Please note: The Mighty Boom Hodges Counterweights are NOT for use with Avalon and Airo Boom Poles.
