K-Tek has recently announced a new lineup of professional boom poles: the Indie Pole. Available in three different maximum lengths, ranging from 7.4″/2.24 m to 11.2″/3.4 m, these boom poles are made from a composite material, which makes them lightweight and durable, while being more affordable than carbon fiber poles. So, let’s take a closer look at them! When it comes to high-quality boom poles, American manufacturer K-Tek has a solid reputation for creating some of the best tools money can buy, and their products are used on film sets worldwide. However, K-Tek also offers more affordable solutions for independent filmmakers, small production companies, and sound engineers starting their journey in the industry. After the release of their KC108 Essential boom pole in 2023, K-Tek is back with a limited-edition series primarily aimed at independent filmmakers: the Indie Pole. K-Tek Indie Pole – features The K-Tek Indie Pole is a limited-edition lineup of boom poles, primarily designed for independent filmmakers, news reporters, documentary filmmakers, and vloggers. The Indie Poles are made from a proprietary composite material, which, according to K-Tek, is “lightweight, durable, and easy to handle in the most demanding environments, with an independent filmmaker’s budget in mind.” The K-Tek KC108 collapsed and extended. Image credit: K-Tek The Indie Pole series boom poles are available in three different sizes: KC88: the most compact. This boom pole has four sections, a collapsed length of 28.75″/73cm and an extended length of 7.4″/2.24m. KC108: a five-section boompole with a collapsed length of...
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