Ikan 12' Carbon Fiber Telescoping Boom Pole with Internal Cable and XLR Base (E-Image)

A boom pole is what puts a shotgun or hypercardioid mic exactly where the shot needs it while the operator stays out of frame. Internal cable management and a mounting thread that fits standard shock mounts are what separate a working pole from an aluminum stick.

This one also offers allows You To Place a Microphone in Close Proximity to the Subject.