So today I finally finished my microphone boom!  Since I'm super low budget and microphone booms cost a lot of money, I used a DIY design I found online using a light bulb changer kit and some hardware.
Sure, it's not as light weight as professional ones, and I have to wrap the mic cable around the outside instead of having it inside, but I also paid a metric crapton less. :)  I gave it a quick try this afternoon and it works quite well, so I'm happy so far.
I can finally un-mount my shotgun mic from my camera... although now I need to find a boom op. :-P
Anywho, just so you don't have to search for it, here's what I used:
- Light bulb changer with attachable heads - The DIY suggested Bayco, but I just got one from a local hardware store.  I think the Bayco ones only extend to about 10 feet, but mine goes to 16. :-P
- 3/8"-16 by 1.5" bolt - standard bolt.  My dad convinced me to pay a little more for the stainless steel version instead of the zinc plated to make sure it doesn't rust or anything.
- 3/8" washer
- 3/8" nut - My dad convinced me to get the kind with the plastic washer to make sure it doesn't come loose.
I used the suction cup head to make mine.  I took off the suction cup piece (a simple screw held it on in my case) and drilled out the hole so it was big enough for the bolt.  Then I put the bolt in, tightened it down with the nut, and put it on the telescoping pole from the light changing kit.  Simple as that!  My microphone shockmount connects directly to the 3/8" bolt and I think you know the rest. :)
Well I'm quite impressed with it... but for about 20 bucks it's hard to not be impressed. :-P  I can post some pics if people want.
