[dave f]

seen some tv progs where they use  large telescopic carbon fiber poles with microphones on to reach the audience  just wonderd if they would be the same sort of  gear we could use may be a bit cheaper although  I doubt it

[Dave Willis]

These people are good.

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/indoor-specialized/photography-sound/microphone-boom-roving-mic-telescopic-carbon-fibre-handle.html