Ipod Recorders & DIY Boom Poles

I was gonna leave this as a response to a comment from Joseph on the last post, but I had some issues posting links in the comments box and I figured other people might also be looking for this info.

So, if you too are looking for a low cost solution to for a Digital Recorder or a DIY Boom Pole peep the below:

IPOD RECORDER ATTACHMENTS

I have an attachment that connects to my video iPod that records CD quality (44.1KHz, 16-bit stereo) audio and has a connection for an external mic. I use it as is for my podcast and I've been very happy with the recording quality.

Check it out here:

Belkin Tunetalk Stereo

There's also this one, which I'm not familiar with, but it got a good review as well:

Xtreme Mac Micro Memo

Apart from these, just sniff around the web for digital recorders, if you're looking for a stand-alone recorder.


D.I.Y. BOOM POLES

As for DIY boom poles, there are a bunch of different designs online. Peep these and scour the net and filmmaking forums for more:


Neil Slade's Design
http://www.neilslade.com/Papers/pole.html

Wiremonkey's Boom Pole
http://www.wiremonkey.com/boompole.htm

Number 28 Boom Pole
http://www.number28.com/backlot.html

DV User Forum Post
http://www.dvuser.co.uk/content.php?CID=6

Indy Mogul Video Podcast Tutorial
http://www.indymogul.com/episode/imwe_20070727

Happy guerrilla filmmaking.

-Ant.