The K-Tek Mighty Boom KP18 is a professional-grade 6-section boompole (149-558cm) designed for durability, adaptability, and performance. Built from lightweight graphite, both models offer strong rigidity and optimized handling balance for precision microphone control.
K-Tek KP18V Mighty Boom Key Features
- Carbon fiber elements
- Modular, repairs possible
- Removable headpiece, cabling can be installed and uninstalled easily
- 5 extendable sections
- Longer collars for better grip and easier tightening
- Excellent stiffness, minimum swing even at full extension
Built from rigid, lightweight graphite, the KP18V Series offers models with or without internal cabling:
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KP18V (Uncabled): 1,51 m collapsed, 5,49 m extended, 1,31 kg
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KP18VCCR (Internal Coiled Cable w/ Side XLR Exit): 1,94 m collapsed, 5,58 m extended, 1,4 kg
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KP18VFT (Straight Cable, Flow-Through XLR)
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KP18VTA (Coiled Cable, TA3F Sidekick Transmitter)
All KP18V poles feature a removable headpiece, allowing quick transitions between uncabled, coiled, transmitter, or flow-through configurations—without soldering. Locking collars are redesigned with a smoother feel and oval divots for enhanced grip, while hand-burnished graphite tubes reduce handling noise and glide cleanly during adjustments.
Specifications
| Feature |
KP18V (Uncabled) |
KP18VCCR (Coiled, Side Exit) |
KP18VFT (Flow Through) |
KP18VTA (TA Sidekick) |
| Collapsed Length |
1,41 m |
1,49 m |
1,49 m |
1,49 m |
| Extended Length |
5,49 m |
5,98 m |
5,98 m |
5,98 m |
| Weight |
1 kg |
1,4 kg |
1,4 kg |
1,4 kg
|
| No. of Sections |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Cable Included |
No |
Yes (Coiled) |
Yes (Straight) |
Yes (Coiled + TA3F) |
| Top Attachment |
3/8"-16 male thread |
3/8"-16 male thread |
3/8"-16 male thread |
3/8"-16 male thread |
| Bottom Attachment |
Rubber bumper (removable) |
XLR Side Exit (KPCCR) |
Flow-Thrugh Connector |
TA Sidekick Connector |
| Removable Headpiece |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| RF Shielded |
– |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Mighty Boom Pole Comparison Chart
| Model |
Collapsed Length |
Extended Length |
Weight |
Sections |
| KP6 |
0,53 m |
1,83 m |
0,5 kg |
6 |
| KP9 |
0,71 m |
2,75 m |
0,63 kg |
6 |
| KP10V |
0,89 m |
3,1 m |
0,68 kg |
5 |
| KP12 |
0,94 m |
3,66 m |
0,82 kg |
6 |
| KP14V |
1,16 m |
4,27 m |
0,81 kg |
5 |
| KP16 |
1,12 m |
4,88 m |
0,9 kg |
6 |
| KP18V |
1,41 m |
5,49 m |
1 kg |
5 |
| KP20 |
1,37 m |
6,1 m |
1,13 kg |
6 |
