User Manual
ABP Series
Aluminum 
Boom Poles
Owner’s Manual
Introduction 
Thank you for choosing Auray.
The Auray ABP series Boom Pole is a lightweight and durable solution 
for Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Electronic Field Production 
(EFP), documentary, and other field recording applications. By placing 
the microphone close to the subject while remaining at a distance or
1.  While firmly holding the boom pole, loosen the twist locks and 
extend the sections.
2.  Once extended to the desired length, securely tighten the twist 
locks.
3.  To collapse the boom pole, loosen all twist locks and return the 
sections to their minimized position. Once the boom pole is 
collapsed, re-tighten the locks.
Note: The anti-twist alignment design makes it possible to loosen all 
the twist locks at the same time. 
While firmly holding the boom pole, grasp all of the twist locks with 
one hand and loosen them all with one motion. Once the twist locks 
are loosened, tip the boom pole downward, and the sections should 
slide to their fully-extended
 positions.
BPB-34: Auray Neoprene Boom Pole Bag
BPH: Auray Boom Pole Holder
DUSM-1: Auray Universal Shock Mount
ABC-35: Cable replacement kit for APB-35B
ABC-66: Cable replacement kit for APB-66B
ABC-47: Cable replacement kit for APB-47B
ABC-59: Cable replacement kit for APB-59B
ABC-412: Cable replacement kit for APB-412B
Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Available Parts and Accessories
Overview
Strain Relief 
The strain relief 
attachment absorbs 
tension and protects 
the cable from the 
edges of the tip exit.
Attaché XLR 
connector
Attaché XLR connectors 
are manufactured by 
Rean®, a trademark of 
Neutrik® (on selected 
models).
Sturdy 
lightweight 
aluminum 
The sturdy lightweight 
aluminum construction 
withstands the rigors 
of road use while 
maintaining flawless 
telescoping. 
Solderless design 
With solderless design, 
no special tools are 
needed to add or replace 
the XLR cable with 
the cable conversion/
replacement kit (sold 
separately).
Bottom-exit XLR 
connector
The bottom-exit XLR connector 
is securely housed in the bottom 
threaded cap (on select models).
Coiled XLR Cable 
The integrated coiled XLR 
cable smoothly extends 
and retracts with the 
telescoping tubes (on 
select models).
Anti-twist 
alignment tubing
The anti-twist alignment 
makes one-handed 
unlocking of all twist locks 
the wrist and all sections 
smoothly extend to the 
desired length.
Ergonomic Twist 
Locks
The ergonomic twist locks 
are comfortable to grip and 
make length adjustment 
Removable tip 
The custom removable 
tip allows for easy drop-
through cable insertion and 
makes conversion or cable 
replacement quick and 
uncomplicated.


