AMBIENT QuickPole Series 5 Cable Retrofit Kit Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Ambient
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AMBIENT QuickPole Series 5 Cable Retrofit Kit
Cable Retrofit Instructions
Although you can buy a wired boom off the shelf at Ambient, it is also possible to retrofit your “normal” boom with cables. For this, you need one of our cable kits, where you can choose between coiled and straight cable and mono or stereo connectors. For the coiled cable variant, you also have the option of an angled or straight cable outlet. Depending on the model of your QuickPole Series 5 boom, the length of the delivered cable varies.
Please note: the following instructions and video tutorial were created for the angled cable outlet. For the straight cable outlet, however, it works very similarly.
Video Tutorial
You’ll find a video tutorial on how to retrofit the QuickPole Series 5 boom
with a coiled or straight cable scanning this QR code, using the link or
browsing Our YouTube
Channel.
Components of a Coiled Cable Kit
- Audio Cable XLR to Mini-XLR (5-Pin Stereo or 3-Pin Mono)
- Screw-on cable end piece (straight or angled outlet)
Components of a Straight Cable Kit
- Audio Cable XLR to Mini-XLR (5-Pin Stereo or 3-Pin Mono)
- Adapter XLR to Mini-XLR (5-Pin Stereo or 3-Pin Mono)
- ScreW-on cable end piece
Needed Accessories
To perform the cable retrofit, you’ll need additional tools:
- TORX10 Screwdriver
- Spanner
General Advice
Ensure long-lasting cables
As the tubes move when they are opened and closed, the cable can twist. In
extreme cases, the cable may break after some time. So, it makes sense to open
the
thread at the bottom at regular intervals and let the cable swing out.
QuickPole Maintenance Kit
Boom poles are mechanical devices that require regular maintenance. We
recommend using the Ambient QuickPole Maintenance Kit as soon as the boom can
no longer be extended as smoothly as you are used to.
Regular Care
It also helps clean the surface of the fully extended boom with rubbing
alcohol every few months. Afterward, rub the surface with aromatic polishing
oil – this prevents the formation of odors.
Booming in the rain?
If you have worked with boom pole in the rain, you should take it apart
completely afterward and let the five segments dry separately. Otherwise, they
will eventually start to smell.
Booming in the desert?
If sand or other small particles have entered your boom pole, be sure to
perform a complete cleaning (see video tutorials).
Repairing or renewing segments
If a segment gets damaged, Ambient can supply a spare segment ready for
fitting.
Replacing Velcro Felt or Spacer Tape
If you do not want to use our repair kit but want to purchase Velcro Felt and
Spacer Tape yourself, please note: When applying the felt ring, a small
expansion gap (2mm)
should be left. Never overlap the felt.
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