boom mic

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A boom mic is a microphone attached to a long pole, allowing it to be positioned close to speakers or performers while staying out of the camera frame.

Standard equipment in film and television production, it's operated by a boom operator who follows the action: The boom mic dipped into the shot and they had to reshoot.

Also called a boom microphone.

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