Really Right Stuff Boom Poles - Sound Speeds Review

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Really Right Stuff has discontinued the shorter VMB-35 boom pole. Only the full length VMB-34 is sold as of May, 2022.
Really Right Stuff was formed in 1990 and for nearly 30 years they made camera related products but in 2019 they launched their boom pole line. The RRS VMB-34 and VMB-35 microphone boom poles, as of the time of this video, are the only two models of boom pole currently in their product catalog. If you're looking for a deep dive of these boom poles, look no further!
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FULL DISCLOSURE:
Really Right Stuff sent me the VMB-34 and VMB-35 boom poles for free to review in this video. Although I get to keep these booms in exchange for this review, I'm not going to allow that to affect my opinion so you can expect this to be a fair and honest review.
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@levicarter4577 3 года назад

Oh that's a Cable techniques xlr connector.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Never heard of it. Is it a good one? I'm assuming it is by the feel.

@levicarter4577 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds Yeah I really like them. I believe the cable out is rotatable to change the angle. So it can be a 90° or 45°.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

It felt good and has a good weight to it. It didn't feel like garbage. Thank you for adding this comment. Pinned.

@levicarter4577 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds They also come in different colors and such.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

I think they chose correctly for a boom

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Nice review, Allen. Great to see a review from a guy who actually put it to work on a demanding production set. Hopefully RRS can use your feedback to make a better set of boom poles.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

We'll see what they choose to do. They are a great company and I'm interested to see what they choose to do.

@FJamesPrice 5 месяцев назад

I have a thing about wasting food, and I'm still shocked while typing this that you would put shaving cream on camel's milk and there was no explanation to the tune of "that was fake shaving foam" or "It didn't ruin the hot chocolate and I drank it anyway". The review itself is greatly appreciated, and I understand where you're coming from; I take audio pretty seriously as well, just had to say something about this one. It's more of a me problem to be sure.

@SoundSpeeds 5 месяцев назад

Pretend everything was expired. 🤓 Thanks for watching.

@chakerian 3 года назад

I purchased one of these right when covid lockdowns started, and was going to return it because I couldn't test it out due to productions shutting down ... the tests I did showed many of the same annoyances you saw. They have a 30-day money back return policy and a really good warranty. I chose to keep it and try to fix it myself, as I think it can be salvaged into a good pole. The pass-through cable does not have the butterflies on them to prevent noise. I added some to the first segment. A piece of paper tape a few inches inside the bottom of the inner segments prevents full (and therefore, weak) extension (similar to how ambient does it using velcro). It's a very simple and effective fix. Much better than using a marker. That solved two of three major issues, cable noise and damage due to full extension. The only big one left is the handling noise of sliding your hands... and I'm going to test sanding it with 1000 grit sandpaper, and if that doesn't work, varnishing it with automotive clear coat.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Great comment. I'm curious as to how sanding works. Sanding worked only so so for taking off the high gloss I ran into on one boom. Be careful as sanding will void your warranty, will reduce the segment diameter and I doubt it'll work because it's not coated.

@Podcastage 3 года назад

OUtstanding review!

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Thanks dude. This is my world and I love it.

@rickymcc8624 Год назад

Thanks good review. I think RRS make pretty good photo pods, heads etc ..... but ..... it seems they need to learn a little more about nuanced sound use to make the best poles. Perhaps another example where the mk. 1 model is best avoided until the manufacturer corrects minor design defects in mk.2 or mk.3. Kudos to you for a straight talking review and not glossing over some minor design deficiencies. IMO these look like pretty good boom poles, compared to basic cheapo models but don't fully justify the premium price as currently offered.

@SoundSpeeds Год назад

As I said, there's nothing poorly made about it... It's just not what a boom pole should be.

@IWTBFOY 3 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@TheXupload 3 года назад

Lol @ the waking up the sound mixer! Outstanding review. I hope that RRS will learn from It. And the next revision will attempt to address some of those issues mentioned.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

They have been very positive about my feedback so far. They are a really good company.

@supahmac 3 года назад

Good info.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Thank you.

@00solman 3 года назад

Well done, fact filled, knowledge based review.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Thanks Jon. :-)

@WORTHITORNOT 3 года назад

Shaving cream in the Coffee said it all :)

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

It wasn't coffee. You have coffee on the brain.

@WORTHITORNOT 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds Haha same thing :)

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Wait... are you saying you'd be fine with hot chocolate instead of coffee?

@WORTHITORNOT 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds Haha , yeah right, just like you’d be okay with replacing Zipfizz with alka seltzer

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Now I KNOW you have coffee brain

@ToddWhirley 3 года назад

I bought a Gitzo boom pole for an absolute steal a year and a half ago. I think they quit making them. Reminds of these RRR poles. Built like a tank. Quality. I like RRR gear...wish I could afford it.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

There are a lot of poles on the market to consider. Try as many as you can and pick the one that picks you.

@SunriseWaterMedia 3 года назад

Gotta get get boom boom pole! 💥

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Decisions decisions. Just make sure you try them all and determine for yourself what works best for you.

@timothythompson3068 3 года назад

Now I'm even more glad I just bought the Ambient QP 5100! I told them Allen Williams made me get it! 😳😄😁

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

LOL. Who is "them"? Keep in mind that it's important to try every boom you can and then pick the one that's best for you. Don't just buy one because someone told you to or because a video convinced you. It's about your relationship with the boom and how you work together.

@timothythompson3068 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds Gotham Sound

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

They love me over there. ;-)

@nickr5213 3 года назад

Oh no! This could have been really good, but, ugh, a boom really needs to be quiet. That’s one of the most important aspects!

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

This is also v1. I think they'll get it.

@soundhobo 3 года назад

You should never have said “reasonable” consultation rates...they need you 👍 You’ve been very fair though, shame you’ve gotta keep them 😉 Nice and as I said fair review fella 👍

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Thank you. Time will tell what they decide to do. It would take something special to enter the boom pole market at this time when the major players are constantly innovating. I do think they have what it takes if they choose to commit.

@SunriseWaterMedia 3 года назад

Camel's milk! 😮😂 Great segment, Allen.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

It makes sense although an odd analogy

@davidkirk1426 3 года назад

Hope they take heed of your suggestions and improve the design - would be nice to see a swappable cage at the base to fit a transmitter.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

They have been very open and accepting of my feedback. I really do believe they are a good company that cares about making great products.

@davidkirk1426 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds Looking at the design of the cage, it looks a straightforward enough job that they could either offer a simple retaining ring and/or a cage for a transmitter as an accessory.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Yeah, they could even notch the red ring and bottom of the cage to allow it to slip out.

@davidkirk1426 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds lol quick file a patent!

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Ah, let them have it. It's their product and they deserve it.

@RobertLinthicum 3 года назад

This reminds me of mistakes I see in military movies and in cases Japanese products with unintentionally humorous Engrish names. Hiring an expert for an hour of critical guidance could have made all the difference. Had RRS hired Allen to as a design consultant for this thing, they might have had a winner.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

We'll see what direction they go in the future with their sound products. I do believe the company has what it takes to become a major player but just need help going in the right direction. I'm willing if they are.

@SuChingYu Год назад

please review VDB xl-qt boompole

@SoundSpeeds Год назад

I would but VDB hasn't responded to any of my emails and from what I've seen online in pro sound forums, they don't reply to customers inquiring about warranty service. Take that as you will (heresay).

@SuChingYu Год назад

@@SoundSpeeds That’s so irresponsible. Couldn’t tell that when I talked to them in their shop. Will talk to them about that if I have another occasion to go to their shop.

@SoundSpeeds Год назад

I don't want to believe it but it's still what I heard in the pro forums. I've emailed them twice and no response either time. Consider it heresay.

@pingpongowo 3 года назад

3:10 "Unloosen" So tighten. Lol.

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

That's your take away? ;-) I caught that flub but someone else pointed out that around the 3 minute mark I said the cube transmitter wouldn't fit in the cage because it's too small instead of the cage being too small.

@onocoffee 3 года назад

Camel's milk is too salty!!!!

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

That's weird. It's not in this.

@onocoffee 3 года назад

@@SoundSpeeds I tried it when I was in Saudi Arabia. It's quite extreme, Liked the video, btw. Nice to see someone giving a truthful and even encouraging product review. And Channel Idea (from when you were running back and forth with the boom): Sound Speed Allen's Movie Magic Workout!!!

@SoundSpeeds 3 года назад

Nobody wants to watch me exercise! I'm trying to build an audience not scare everyone away. :-) Thanks for watching.