Labarba Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thinking in purchase a quicklock How many of you use it? does it worth the extra weight in the boom? can somebody send me a couple close pictures or a crappy video by MP?? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thinking in purchase a quicklock How many of you use it? does it worth the extra weight in the boom? can somebody send me a couple close pictures or a crappy video by MP thanks! I keep one on my pole all the time. I have a Cinela Piano blimp for my CMIT 5u so its necessary to switch from that to my indoor hyper mic very quickly. It works well and I don't think it adds very much weight to the pole. i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I use it. I have one on each pole - makes life easy. It is quite light I don't notice any weight difference. I will try to upload a photo later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 IMO, the PSC (and probably K-tek but I haven't tried it) quick-release systems (removable tip) are "better". I have three tips for my PSC Elite pole; one for shotguns in zepps, one for an MKH50 and one for a low profile mic (like ccm41)... Very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Here it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 One on each of my poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labarba Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks Jack!! Smaller than I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Blache Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I have one since 5 or 6 years on my pole. You can Quickly change your mic ,quickly put your expansive mic in a your bag to protect it when you need to A must I have one since 5 or 6 years on my pole. You can Quickly change your mic ,quickly put your expansive mic in a your bag to protect it when you need to A must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeKai Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Get one and you'll never look back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Almalvez Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I use this http://www.sound-guys.com/qrsystem.html You can buy them from Audio Department in Burbank. Cheaper than the expensive Ambient and has served me well for awhile now. Highly Recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I have several systems. They're great. I encourage boom ops to own them for their poles too. They can bring the spuds with them to jobs for easy mic swaps, if the mixer doesn't own quick releases. Weight is insignificant. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 my (my!!) experience is that after 3-4 years they become "snappy". They lock that tight I sometimes need my Gerber tool to get my mic dismounted. Service needs then to be done by ambient which is nearly as expensive as buying a new one. I still use the Quickloks on ALL my poles and mics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yep, have them on all my boompoles. Even bought one for my plant mic stand. They're not cheap, but in this case you get what you pay for. Bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olphi Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I use it and I love it! Not only for quick microphone change but also for reliability. End of the day, I put my Rycote with CCM in my backpack and the pole attached on the side. Today, one pole attached to a C stand for sit down interview and second boom for run and gun. Just have to switch the mic ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I concur with most posts here. I use them on all my poles. It is handy when switching between mics that have different shock mounts, or switching between different poles. My boom ops like them a lot as well. The Ambient systen is great, but a bit pricey. I know there are a couple of other solutions that cost less. I am inclined to believe that the Sound Guy Solutions option is well worth the money, especially since it is considerably less expensive, and so far every item I own by them has a faire amount of improvements over the competitors items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Get it! Best thing since slice bread! I can mount and switch between my blimp and my shockmount, as well as switch between long and short boom so easily! It's worth every penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Love love love. Buy one and you will eventually own two. I love mine and carry extra 'tips' for when I boom for others and they prefer their shock mounts. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 only danger i have found is, once you get one you'll realise how many you need to get. one for boom 1, boom 2, short boom, plant mic option 1, plant mic option 2. it will get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 my (my!!) experience is that after 3-4 years they become "snappy". They lock that tight I sometimes need my Gerber tool to get my mic dismounted. Service needs then to be done by ambient which is nearly as expensive as buying a new one. I still use the Quickloks on ALL my poles and mics. I had and have this same experience, funnily enough. Still, I love those things, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I use this http://www.sound-guys.com/qrsystem.html You can buy them from Audio Department in Burbank. Cheaper than the expensive Ambient and has served me well for awhile now. Highly Recommend. Anyone else have field experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 only danger i have found is, once you get one you'll realise how many you need to get. one for boom 1, boom 2, short boom, plant mic option 1, plant mic option 2. it will get expensive. Just what I found as well. Very dangerous to start, kinda like a drug, watch out or you'll be hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wait until you start buying them for your boom operators too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labarba Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 You all were right, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 who cares about what? i was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Just one??? If your lucky there is another under the Christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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