Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom (Standard)

by Heil

Product Features

• Internal springs
• Top and back plates are removable for convenient cable threading
• Standard C clamp mount
• Acceps standard 5/8" threaded mic clips/shockmounts
• Counterweight included for lighter mics

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0018TAIP4
• Item model number: PL2T
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,087 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #54 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Stands

Product Description

The PL-2T overhead boom uses a system of perfectly balanced internal springs rather than the unsightly, mechanically unstable outboard springs used on booms of much lesser quality. Handles microphones up to 3-1/2 pounds in weight. Remove the top and back plates to thread the mic cable inside the boom with ease. No more cable connectors to remove and replace! Ships with a standard C-clamp mount.The PL-2 accepts industry standard 5/8" threaded mic clips or shockmounts. The chrome threaded stem can be locked into place depending upon the exact type of microphone or shockmount.Counterweight included to accommodate lighter microphones.Need to mount the PL-2T permanently to a desk or table? See the FL-2 Permanent Flange Mount (sold separately)..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, quality construction, December 12, 2011

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Paul D Ford (San Francisco Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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I use this in my vocal isolation booth to hold a variety of condenser and ribbon mics. Holds very securely, I am able to position without any problems. I'm impressed with the quality, highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Work of art, September 8, 2011

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J. Baney "Knightvision" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom (Standard)

This Heil product is well made and easy to use. I've never had any problems with it. The springs are heavy duty as well as the mount.

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine deal at a good price, May 25, 2011

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Andy Quiñones "RHEMASONADOR™" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

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I concur with other positive reviewers so for those of you who are on a budget here's a little trick on how to convert this solid mic arm into a superb high quality dolly mic stand: Go to any local hospital and talk to the materials management department and let them know that you are interested in purchasing any old IV poles they might be throwing away. Leave them your number so they can call you whenever they buy new ones--which they periodically do.

When you get one, simply slip off the top sliding pole and insert this arm--minus the desk clamp of course--and walla you got yourself a high quality mic arm on wheels just like those $500 jobbies.

In fact, all my mics in my project studio are on such dolly stands. Only reason for the four instead of five stars is that if you use it as a desk arm and tend to move the mic around a lot the clamp tends to loosen up a bit but if you don't mind the occasional re-tightening, it shouldn't be an issue otherwise.