Buy Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast BoomHeil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom Product Description:
- Internal springsTop and back plates are removable for convenient cable threadingStandard C clamp mountAccepts standard 5/8" threaded mic clips/shockmounts
Product Description
The Heil Sound PL-2T overhead boom uses a system of perfectly balanced internal springs rather than the unsightly, mechanically unstable outboard springs used on booms of much lesser quality. Handles microphones up to 3-1/2 pounds in weight. Remove the top and back plates to thread the mic cable inside the boom with ease. No more cable connectors to remove and replace! Ships with a standard C-clamp mount. The PL-2 accepts industry standard 5/8" threaded mic clips or shockmounts. The chrome threaded stem can be locked into place depending upon the exact type of microphone or shockmount. Counterweight included to accommodate lighter microphones. Need to mount the PL-2T permanently to a desk or table? See the FL-2 Permanent Flange Mount (sold separately).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Great investment, even for the hobbyist podcaster
By Mike Suchcicki
An item such as this seems as if it would be a luxury purchase for a non-professional, but I've found it to be a necessity in preparing my podcasts. My desk quickly gets filled with all the items and equipment for the cast -- mixer, interface, computer, notes, etc. -- and the PL2T relieves you of the worry of where to fit in a mic stand. Its precise placement and steadiness allows you to adjust the mic exactly as you need.j Then, when you don't need it, it simply swings to one side and keeps the mic out of the way for the next time.So far I've used two different mics with it, both with fine results. The first mic required the use of the counterweight, which attached easily.I'm giving this review less than 5 stars only because the plastic covers that fit over the cord channels tend to pop off, but that's no major concern.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great Stand
By tesg
I picked this up for use with a Shure SM7B, which screwed right in to the connector and seems to be perfectly weighted for this stand.The wiring channels hide the mic cable nicely and help to make the overall setup look clean and professional. The boom swings silently out of the way when I'm not using it, and adjusts silently too.It couldn't have worked more perfectly for my needs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Good boom BUT!
By Rollyman
Nice boom, BUT! one draw back for me maybe not for others.I did not know when I ordered this boom the mounting post is fixed not hinged.If you have to mount the boom on or right next to a wall and intend to push and pull the mic straight forward and back, please know the boom will not close flat against the wall. The design of this boom is such that the center top hinge must travel back over the mounting point to fully close. The wall prevents the center top hinge from going back over the mounting point so therefore the mic remains a full eighteen inches out from the wall.Eighteen inches out from the wall over a thirty inch deep desk. Well guess what it gets in the way unless I push it way up over my head until I stand up anyway Then bonk. Yes I can swing it sideways then back but in (MY) case this needs a bit more space and two hands to operate it, then it blocks my notes and papers or removes them from the wall behind it.I am going to have to have a custom mount made at the correct angle to allow the middle hinge point of the boom to go straight up when fully closed. This means I will not be able to swing the boom left or right horizontally anyway.This is probably not a problem for most installations but for me it is.The boom itself works great, is silent, and holds the mic solidly in place.The boom just needs to have the ability to adjust the mounting posts angle, or provide a mounting solution that is adjustable.A five star review would be given only if I did not have to make a mount.
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