K-Tek, the industry leader in professional boom poles and audio accessories, is proud to introduce the K-Tek Indie Poles, a brand-new line of boom poles built for independent filmmakers, documentary makers, news gatherers, and vloggers who need reliable gear on the go.

Whether you’re shooting a fast-paced documentary, covering breaking news, or working on your latest indie project, you need a boom pole that can keep up. That’s why we designed the K-Tek Indie Poles with a proprietary composite material—they are lightweight, durable, and easy to handle in the most demanding environments with an independent filmmaker’s budget in mind.

Available in three lengths, the K-Tek Indie Poles provide the reach and control you need to capture high-quality audio wherever your story takes you.

The K-Tek Indie Poles are a limited-edition release, with availability depending on market demand and vendor supply.

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K-Tek has always supported safe booming practices and is proud to support Ken on his endeavor of sharing his technique, tips & tricks to booming with a global audience. In 2023, we organized a MasterClass road show with Ken to Germany and Italy, after bringing the class to more locations in the USA and UK in previous years.
After making a video of his Burbank MasterClass available online, everyone can now access and reference his experience in book form.

For more information, please visit: https://boomrightmasterclass.com/products/boomright-foundation

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Come and see K-Tek at Bild expo 2023 at the Javits Center, NYC from September 6-7, 2023.
You will be able to talk to our own Tino Liberatore and see a selection of our products from the Mighty Boompole family, our Avalon  family of booms and some Airo audio production products. K-Tek will also feature products from the award winning Stingray audio bag lineup and some new products coming this fall. K-Tek is particular proud to showcase an amazing carrying solution for the Zoom F3 and complementary accessories.

Come and see us at booth 149 – two booths over from Zoom.

About Bild Expo:
B&H is proud to present the inaugural Bild Expo, a special, new event celebrating photo, video, and audio creativity.  Bild, the Yiddish word for ‘image,’ represents B&H’s 50-year commitment to supporting visual and auditory artistry.  Bild will inspire you with expert speakers, educational experiences, a world-class brand expo, contests, and lots of ideas to help you grow your creativity.

Bild is a free event for registered attendees.

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Ken Strain’s BoomRight Masterclass followed by Chris Howland’s Panel Discussion on Production Sound.

About the event:

Ken Strain will be teaching his BoomRight Masterclass where he will share his techniques and overall approach to the performance art of Microphone Boom Operating. Ken Strain has been a boom operator in Hollywood California since 1993. He has worked on numerous television series including “House MD” and “Lost”, as well as feature films like “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang”, “Trial of the Chicago Seven”, and “Identity”. He has developed a unique style of working that helps boom operators become pain-free and masterful. Since 2017 he has been sharing his techniques with the world, teaching across the US and Europe to the next generation of sound people. His first Masterclass is the top selling course on VideoMantis.

Following Ken’s presentation will be a short intermission.

Next will be a Panel Discussion on Production Sound moderated by Chris Howland CAS the found of the LA Sound Mixers. A group that is dedicated to the mentorship and education of film sound professionals.

You will also get a chance to check out some new products from K-Tek including the new Stingray Backpack.
For more info & to RSVP please click here.
RSVP is not required but it will help us make sure there is adequate accommodation for everyone.
Thanks and we hope to see you there.

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This event was initially going to be a social event only but we have decided to to have add abbreviated versions of Ken’s Boom Right Masterclass and our Panel Discussion on Production Sound. We have added 30 more RSVP spots to the event. The first 50 people that arrive will be able to find seats but the rest will be standing so please be prepared for that. We are so excited to meet, teach and learn from the Milano sound community. See you soon.

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K-Tek, the creators of fine Boompoles , Sound Bags, Microphone Shockmounts & Fuzzy Windscreens, along with their fabulous dealer Soundfish and help from Associazione Italiana Tecnici del Suono (AITS), Gotham Sound and the LA Sound Mixers would like to invite you to a special production sound event in Milan with veteran boom operators Ken Strain, Kevin Cerchiai, William Munroe and Patrushkha Mierzwa as well as Production Sound Mixers, Chris Howland CAS, Don Hale CAS, and Oscar Winning Production Mixer, Mark Ulano CAS.

We will have some drinks and light food while we socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. All in the interest of sharing the ideas of our craft and learning from our fellow production sound people around the world.

There will be a short presentation from professore Ken Strain and a short panel discussion and Q&A moderated by Chris Howland CAS.

You will also get a chance to check out some new products from K-Tek including the new Stingray Backpack.
For more info & to RSVP please click here.
RSVP is not required but it will help us make sure there is adequate accommodation for everyone.
Thanks and we hope to see you there.

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BoomRight Masterclass with Ken Strain

Ken Strain has been a boom operator in Hollywood California since 1993. He has worked on numerous television series including “House MD” and “Lost”, as well as feature films like “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang”, “Trial of the Chicago Seven”, and “Identity”. He has developed a unique style of working that helps boom operators become pain-free and masterful. Since 2017 he has been sharing his techniques with the world, teaching across the US and Europe to the next generation of sound people. His first Masterclass is the top selling course on VideoMantis.

(admission free)

After Ken’s Class there will be a short break after which we will have a Panel Discussion on Production Sound Moderated by Chris Howland CAS.

Panel Guests Include: Oscar Winner-Mark Ulano CAS, Author Patrushkha Mierzwa, Don Hale CAS, Kevin Cerchiai, Ken Strain & Thera Fanny.

For more info & to RSVP please click here.
RSVP is not required but it will help us make sure there is adequate accommodation for everyone.
Thanks and we hope to see you there.

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Learn the finer techniques of Microphone Boom Operating from one of the finest practitioners. A seminar with practical knowledge and levity.

Bring your favorite set of headphones and if you have a PR-216 Comtek receiver, BRING THAT TOO!! We will have loaners Comtek Receivers available, thanks to Audio Department and Impact AV, but if you have one BRING IT!!

Topics include

– Equipment Setup – the boom, mic, blimps, what to wear, boom stands, headphones, choices in transmitter placement.
– Basic Technique – the best ways to physically hold and move the boom pole, and being safe on set, deciding when to challenge yourself.
– Adjustments for shorter boom ops.
– Finer points – small details that make a big difference & anticipation of problems or setups.
– And more!

Ken Strain has been working since 1993 as a boom operator in Hollywood, California and now lives and works in New York City. He has worked on numerous television series including House MD and Lost, as well as feature films. He now teaches the art and skill of boom operating to the next generation of sound people all over the world. His background in standup comedy keeps the class fun and light, while still very informative.

Credits include House MD and Lost (TV), “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang” and “Identity” (Feature Films)

Sponsored by K-Tek and Presented by The LA Sound Mixers

Free Admission
Sat, June 18, 2022
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

RSVP Now

Location:
IATSE Local 80 Sound Stage
2520 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505

RSVP Now and we hope to see you there.

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This is a Master Class for the Utility Sound World, and those who want to become part of it.

Carrie Sheldon CAS has boomed and mastered sound utility for TV and Film production throughout an amazing career. Carrie loves her job and loves to share her knowledge and experiences with others. With teaching positions at various higher learning institutions, Carrie is the perfect choice to lead K-Tek’s Sound Utility Master Class. Her funny personality and hilarious stories from the battlefields of production sound, make her masterclass informative as well as enjoyable.
Carrie joined the Cinema Audio Society in 2016 and has been a loyal and vocal member of local 695. Her sound credits include features, shorts, TV movies and innumerable TV Series. Watch out for star studded indie feature Moving On hitting theaters near you in mid to late 2022.

Additionally, this New York City MasterClass features special guest: Patrushkha Mierzwa
Patrushkha’s extensive credits in various production sound positions read like a list of Hollywood’s most famous productions: from cult classic Pet Sematary, via influential masterpieces like From Dusk till Dawn to fun family movies like Spy Kids. Some of Patrushkha’s more recent projects included heavy hitters like Ad Astra and Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood.
It took a global production shutdown during the early Covid pandemic for Patrushkha to find the time to write her critically acclaimed book Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set which has taken the global production sound community by storm.
For Patrushkha’s latest work, watch out for Martin Scorsese’s latest star studded feature Killers of the Flower Moon hitting theaters near you in late 2022.

Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity and join us at this free Master Class!

All of us from K-Tek & Gotham Sound, and of course Carrie & Patrushkha are looking forward to see you there!

Free Admission
Sun, May 22, 2022
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

RSVP NOW

Location
Academy for Careers in Television & Film (TvF)
1-50 51st Avenue
Queens, NY 11101
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Explore and share ideas on the performance art of Microphone Boom Operating from one of our generations most prolific narrative filmmakers.

Ken Strain has been working since 1993 as a boom operator in Hollywood, California and now lives and works in New York City. He has worked on numerous television series including House MD and Lost, as well as feature films. He now teaches the art and skill of boom operating to the next generation of sound people all over the world. His background in standup comedy keeps the class fun and light, while still very informative.

Credits include House MD and Lost (TV), “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang” and “Identity” (Feature Films)

Sponsored by IATSE Local 479, Gotham Sound, Trew Audio and K-Tek

Free Admission
Sun, May 15, 2022
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM CST

RSVP now!

Call Time & Crafty at 10 am
Roll at 12 noon
Wrap at 3 pm
RSVP by May 15th

Location
IATSE local 479
4220 International Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30354
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