BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 17,000, brand new and sealed, with three carbon fibre sections that stretch from 1m to 2.5m. A coiled XLR cable runs inside the pole and exits at the base, so no loose lead wraps around the shaft. The pole weighs about 722g and is rated to carry up to 3kg at the tip. Adapters for 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch threads come in the box, along with a carry case. You can extend the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole yourself at our store in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for filmmakers, wedding videographers, journalists, documentary crews and NGO field staff, the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole handles the one job a camera microphone cannot. A mic on top of the camera sits too far from the person speaking, so it records room echo, traffic and wind. On a boom, the same microphone hangs just out of frame, inches from the speaker. Crews filming interviews in Industrial Area workshops, church services in Nakuru and short films for YouTube all get clearer dialogue. The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole collapses to 1m, short enough to carry on a matatu.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell heavy aluminium poles with external cables taped along the side, Mascom International stocks the genuine BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole with its cable built in. Buyers throughout Kenya report that carbon fibre makes a real difference by the third hour of holding a pole overhead. At Mascom International, we're seeing more young production houses pair this pole with the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit for outdoor shoots. Visit us to hold the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole overhead before you pay, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole
What is the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole price in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole sells for KSh 17,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the internal XLR cable, the 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread adapters, the carry case and a 6-month warranty. Adding the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit at KSh 15,000 brings a full outdoor boom setup to KSh 32,000. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, and you can also pay by M-Pesa or card in store.
How long is the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole when collapsed and extended?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole measures about 1m collapsed and reaches about 2.5m fully extended across its three sections. At full length, an operator standing beside the camera can hold the microphone over a speaker several steps away. Collapsed, it fits behind a car seat, inside a camera bag strap or across your lap on public transport. You can stop at any length between the two, so in tight rooms you only extend as far as you need.
What does the internal XLR cable on the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole do?
The internal XLR cable carries audio from the microphone at the tip down to an XLR socket at the base of the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole. Because the cable is coiled inside the shaft, it stretches and shrinks as you extend the sections. That stops a loose cable from slapping against the pole, which creates handling noise on recordings. From the base, you run a standard XLR lead to your recorder, mixer or camera audio input. That lead is sold separately at Mascom International.
Which microphones and windshields fit the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole accepts most shock mounts, pistol grips and blimps through its threaded tip and the included 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch adapters. That covers the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit, which uses a 3/8-inch mount, and common shotgun microphone holders. Any XLR shotgun microphone works with the built-in cable. Lighter 3.5mm camera microphones can also ride on the pole, but you will need a separate cable. Stay within the 3kg load rating for steady handling.
How does the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole compare with an aluminium boom pole?
Aluminium boom poles cost less but weigh more, and most route the cable along the outside of the pole. The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole uses carbon fibre and an internal coiled cable, so it is lighter in the hands and quieter during movement. For a quick event where you boom for ten minutes, aluminium is fine. For long interview days, documentaries and drama shoots, the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole saves your arms and keeps cable noise off the soundtrack.
Can the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole handle dust, rain and travel in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole travels well on Kenyan roads because it collapses to 1m and ships with its own carry case. Dust from dirt roads and building sites can grit up the section joints, so wipe each section with a dry cloth before collapsing it. Carbon fibre does not rust, but the internal cable and XLR socket should stay dry, so cover the base during long rains. Keep the pole in its case on boda boda rides to protect the threads.
Is the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole tiring to hold for a full shoot?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole weighs about 722g on its own, light enough for most operators to hold overhead through long takes. Fatigue comes mainly from the weight at the tip, so a light shotgun microphone in a blimp feels far easier than a heavy setup. Hold the pole with both hands close to your body and rest it on your shoulder between takes. Customers across Nairobi tell us carbon fibre lets them boom an entire wedding without swapping operators.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole and who should skip it?
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole is for videographers, film students, journalists and production teams who record dialogue with an XLR shotgun microphone. Skip it if you mainly shoot talking-head videos at a desk, record podcasts, or film yourself with a phone. Desk creators are better off with a boom arm such as the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm. Phone vloggers get more from a compact kit like the BOYA BY-VG350 Smartphone Video Kit, which clips a microphone straight onto the phone rig.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Reach
- Handheld boom pole that holds a microphone above the speaker and just outside the camera frame for cleaner dialogue.
- Three telescoping sections give a collapsed length of about 1m, easy to carry in a car, bag or matatu.
- Extended length of about 2.5m lets you reach over a crowd, a table or a group of interview subjects.
- Sections lock at any point along their travel, so you set exactly the length a room or scene needs.
- Rated to carry up to 3kg at the tip, enough for a shotgun microphone, shock mount and full blimp.
- Steady, light pole reduces the shake and bump noise that a hand-held microphone adds to recordings.
- Useful for weddings, interviews, short films, documentaries, church services and outdoor news packages across Kenya.
Compatibility and Connections
- Threaded tip accepts most shock mounts, pistol grips and blimps, so existing BOYA and third-party holders fit.
- Included 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch adapters cover the two thread sizes used by nearly all microphone accessories.
- Pairs directly with the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit, which mounts on a 3/8-inch thread.
- Internal XLR cable connects any XLR shotgun microphone at the tip to an XLR socket at the base.
- From the base, a standard XLR lead runs to a field recorder, mixer, camera XLR input or audio interface.
- 3.5mm camera microphones also mount on the tip, though they need their own cable instead of the XLR line.
- Works with mono shotgun microphones from BOYA and other brands, since XLR is a universal audio connector.
Build and Materials
- Carbon fibre shaft, a material lighter than aluminium that resists bending and does not rust in humid weather.
- Weighs about 722g without accessories, so operators can hold it overhead through long takes with less arm strain.
- Coiled internal cable stretches and retracts with the sections, removing the cable slap that ruins quiet scenes.
- Locking joints hold each section firmly, so the pole does not slip shorter while you are recording a take.
- XLR socket sits at the base of the pole, keeping the cable connection out of the way of your hands.
- Black finish draws less attention on camera and at events; confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before ordering.
- No batteries or electronics in the pole, so it never needs charging and cannot fail from a power cut.
Inclusions and Care
- BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole with its built-in coiled XLR cable, ready to accept a microphone.
- 3/8-inch thread adapter for blimps, shock mounts and holders that use the smaller standard thread.
- 5/8-inch thread adapter for microphone clips and holders that use the larger studio thread size.
- Carry case that protects the pole and its joints during travel, storage and long trips upcountry.
- Brand new and sealed in BOYA retail packaging, with no previous owner or demo wear on the pole.
- Microphone, blimp and external XLR lead are not included and are sold separately at Mascom International.
- Wipe each section with a dry cloth before collapsing, so dust does not scratch the carbon fibre or stiffen joints.
Package Contents
The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole ships sealed in BOYA retail packaging with the pole, its internal coiled XLR cable, a 3/8-inch adapter, a 5/8-inch adapter and a carry case. You will need your own XLR shotgun microphone and an XLR lead from the base to your recorder. Mascom International stocks the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit, BOYA microphones and XLR cables at the Kimathi Street store, so you can build a complete boom setup in one visit.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use, including faulty section locks, a failed internal cable or a damaged XLR socket. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building, so bring the pole and your receipt.
Buying the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole from Mascom International
You can collect the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole from Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Extend all three sections and check the locks before you buy, and bring your shotgun microphone to try the cable. The pole comes in black, so message us to confirm current stock.
Get in touch with our team:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and production teams in Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and other major towns receive their pole within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The pole is backed by the 6-month warranty above. When you buy from Mascom International, you get specifications we stand behind, the price you were quoted and a store team that answers after the sale.
