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A boom operator is an assistant of the
production sound mixer. The principle responsibility of
the boom operator is
microphone placement, sometimes using a "fishpole" with a
microphone attached to the end and sometimes, when the
situation permits, using a "boom" (most often a "fisher boom") which is a special piece of
equipment that the operator stands on and that allows
precise control of the microphone at a much greater distance
away from the actors. He or she will also place wireless
microphones on actors when it is necessary.
In Hollywood, a boom operator usually makes between $150 and $350 per day (plus overtime).
References
- Ginsberg, Fred. Lecture. California State University, Northridge. Northridge, California. 9 Sept. 2005.
