RODE Boompole Pro Carbon Fibre Boom Pole

RODE Boompole Pro Carbon Fibre Boom Pole

The RODE Boompole Pro is a professional carbon-fibre telescopic boom pole built for location sound work, documentary shoots, interviews and film production where the microphone must sit close to the speaker while staying out of the camera frame. It collapses to just 810 mm for transport and extends to a full 3 metres, giving a boom operator the reach to cover a two-person conversation or a moving performer without stepping into the shot. Because every one of its five sections is made from carbon fibre, the RODE Boompole Pro weighs only 535 grams, so it can be held overhead through long takes without the arm fatigue that heavier aluminium poles cause.

Why Choose RODE Boompole Pro Carbon Fibre Boom Pole?

The RODE Boompole Pro earns its place on professional sets through weight, balance and speed of use. Carbon fibre keeps the pole stiff at full extension, so the microphone stays exactly where it is pointed instead of sagging or flexing, and the low weight means fewer retakes caused by a tired arm drifting into frame or dipping out of position. Its twist-lock sections extend and lock with one hand, which matters when the other hand is holding a recorder or adjusting a transmitter, and the precision-balanced design keeps the pole comfortable to swing and hold at any angle. The standard 3/8-inch thread at the tip accepts professional shotgun shock mounts and the RODE Blimp windshield system, so the pole fits straight into an existing location kit.

Key Features

• Carbon fibre construction: five telescopic sections made entirely from carbon fibre for strength at very low weight
• 810 mm to 3 metres: collapses short for carrying and extends to a full 3 metres of working reach
• Only 535 grams: light enough to hold overhead through long dialogue scenes and extended shoots
• One-hand twist locks: intuitive locking sections that extend and lock quickly during a take
• Standard 3/8-inch thread: fits professional shotgun shock mounts and the RODE Blimp windshield system

Best Suited For

The RODE Boompole Pro is best suited for boom operators, location sound recordists, documentary crews, ENG teams and independent filmmakers who record dialogue outdoors or on the move. It is equally at home on a narrative set, where precise mic placement shapes the sound of every scene, and on run-and-gun corporate or wedding shoots, where a lightweight pole that packs down small is a genuine advantage.

Setup and Connection Guide

Thread your shotgun microphone’s shock mount or pistol grip onto the 3/8-inch tip and tighten it firmly, then run the microphone cable along the pole so it cannot snag or swing into the frame. Extend the sections from the base outward, locking each one as you go, and hold the pole with the microphone aimed at the speaker’s chest from just above and slightly in front. Keep the pole’s shadow and tip out of the shot, collapse it fully before moving between locations, and store it in its collapsed length to protect the carbon fibre sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this boom pole when collapsed and extended?

It collapses to 810 mm and extends to 3 metres, which covers most indoor and outdoor dialogue work while staying compact for transport.

Does this boom pole include a microphone or shock mount?

No. This listing is for the boom pole only, so pair it with your own shotgun microphone and shock mount, both of which thread onto the standard 3/8-inch tip.

What makes the RODE Boompole Pro different from the standard aluminium RODE Boompole?

The Pro model is built from carbon fibre rather than aluminium, which cuts the weight to 535 grams while keeping the pole stiff at full extension, at the cost of a slightly shorter 3-metre maximum reach.

Technical Specifications

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