SCENE 01 / BOOM MICROPHONES
Boom Microphones
Professional shotgun microphones and boom equipment for your Peruvian production.
Boom microphones are vital for capturing clean dialogue and ambient sound on set. These directional mics mount on long, extendable poles, so operators can place the mic close to talent while keeping it out of frame. This gives focused audio pickup with very little background noise.
We provide a full range of pro boom microphone systems. These include shotgun mics, hypercardioid capsules, and light boom poles matched to your shooting conditions. Our team handles delivery and backup gear to keep your sound department running smoothly through the shoot.
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Boom Equipment
Industry-standard shotgun microphones, professional boom poles, and complete accessories.
Professional Boom Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Sound Requirements
Knowing your production's dialogue recording needs, locations, and sound challenges.
Equipment Selection
Recommending the best microphones and accessories for your exact shooting conditions.
Prep & Testing
Thorough testing and prep of all boom gear before delivery to your production.
Production Support
Tech support and backup gear ready across your shoot.
On Location
Boom microphones built for Peruvian dialogue work
Boom microphone work in Peru sits between several very different sound worlds. One is the echoing courtyard of a Casa de Aliaga or a Convento de Santo Domingo INC-controlled site. Another is the open Andean air of a Sacred Valley exterior at 3,000 metres, where thermal winds rise off the Urubamba by mid-morning. A third is the dense, humid weight of a Tambopata or Manú jungle interior.
Our inventory holds more than fifty shotgun mics, spanning the setups Peruvian production sound mixers actually call for. The Sennheiser MKH 416 is the workhorse for Lima coastal exteriors and Cusco plaza work. The Sennheiser MKH 8060 steps in where tight directionality counts inside a Barranco interior, and the Sanken CS-3e handles off-axis rejection on a busy Miraflores street. Boom poles run from two-metre travel units up to six-metre full-reach K-Tek and Ambient builds with internal cable routing. We source them mainly through Audiovisual Project Perú and El Niño Rentals, then prep them at our capital site before delivery.
Wind protection is matched to the actual location forecast. We pack Rycote Cyclone and Cinela Pianissimo kits for the Andean cold and Sechura desert gusts. Lighter Softie covers suit the controlled interiors at Tondero Studios and Lima soundstages. Sealed bags guard the gear against the Amazon humidity that punishes electronics from November through April. Each booking ships as a complete boom package: microphone, pole, shock mount, windscreen, XLR cabling, and the accessory kit the boom op needs to swap setups between scenes without leaving set.
Backup capsules travel on longer schedules, so a failed transformer on an MKH 416 mid-week at 3,400 metres in Cusco won't stall the recording chain. PUCP-trained boom operators can be booked alongside the gear. Tech support runs through the shoot day across Lima, the city, Arequipa, and the regional unit bases that Peru's Sacred Valley and Amazon features tend to spread across.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shotgun mic do you recommend?
The Sennheiser MKH 416 stays the industry standard, prized for its range and reliability across many conditions. For quieter interiors, the Schoeps CMIT 5U gives top clarity. The Sanken CS-3e works well at cutting off-axis noise in tough locations.
What boom pole lengths are available?
Our boom poles run from 2m to 6m in several builds. Most shoots use 3-4m poles for standard work. We suggest K-Tek and Ambient poles with internal cable routing for clean, pro operation.
What wind protection do you provide?
We provide full windscreen systems from Rycote and Cinela for any conditions, from light interior air movement to heavy exterior wind. Our kits carry the right fur covers for the setting you'll face.
Can you provide complete boom kits?
Yes, we provide fully equipped boom packages: microphone, pole, shock mount, windscreen, cables, and every accessory you need. Kits are prepped and tested before delivery.
Do you offer backup equipment?
Yes, we can supply backup microphones and key accessories for longer shoots. Having backup gear on hand protects your production from equipment failures.
What about interior vs exterior mics?
While some shoots use different mics for interior and exterior work, modern shotguns like the MKH 416 and CS-3e handle both settings well. We can advise on the best fit for your exact needs.
Related Services
Productions in Peru that need this often pair it with Location Sound Packages, Wireless Systems, and Wireless Microphone Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera Equipment Rental and Boom Operators.
On Set
Need Boom Equipment?
Tell us about your sound requirements and we'll provide the right boom package.