boom pole
Audio reach tool
A boom pole is a long, lightweight pole used to hold a microphone above or in front of actors during film and television production, keeping the mic close enough to capture dialogue while staying out of the camera's frame.
The operator, called a boom operator, extends and positions the pole to follow the action: The boom pole dipped into the shot and they had to reshoot.
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Body-worn audio pickup
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