I Don't Care if it Rains or Freezes...03/24/2017 April and its titular showers are coming! Nick Huston takes you through the basics of water protection options for sound mixers and gear.Mixer & Bag CoversK-Tek Stingray Rain BibMTO AudioSlickerMTO SoundSlicker PonchoSachtler Rain PonchoOrca Bags Audio Rain Cover Versa-Flex Rain BibsVersa-Flex Bag Rain CoversZeppelin CoversCineLa PIano/Pianissimo Kelly Rain CoversRemote Audio RainmanMiscellaneous AquaPac Waterproof Belt PouchesBag-It BagsHog HairTrojan Non-Lubricated Condoms Read more about I Don't Care if it Rains or Freezes... 0 comment Share Tweet
Stingrays Travel in Packs11/02/2016 K-Tek is offering two great deals when you order Stingray DTS pouches:Order four pouches and get a fifth one free!All pouches come with two free cable hangers, via mail-in rebate! Download the rebate form with details here.Hurry - this sale only lasts through November 2016! Read more about Stingrays Travel in Packs 0 comment Share Tweet
Lease Majesté II12/09/2015 Get an incredible sound kit at an affordable price! Any purchase over $5000 is eligible for monthly financing through our partners at AbelCine! We'll help you put together the custom gear list of your dreams! Order before the end of the year for maximum tax benefit - U.S. tax code section 179 allows a deduction up to $25,000 for qualifying audio equipment! A $15,000 kit is only $324/month over 60 months for qualified customers (or $388/month for 48 months, $491/month for 36 months, or $708/month for 24 months - whatever suits your needs best!) Ready to get started? Contact us to get a quote today or check out the financing terms and application here. Any financial information is confidential between you and AbelCine Finance Services. First and last month’s payment due in advance. $1 buyout option at end of term. Starting with a more modest kit? PayPal Credit is available for any purchase of $100 or over! Need some kit suggestions? We've suspiciously conveniently put together some after the jump! Read more about Lease Majesté II 0 comment Share Tweet
K-Teknukah12/03/2015 K-Tek is offering some sweet sales for the entire month of December on selected boom poles, windscreens, mounts, and bags:KE-110 Avalon Aluminium Boom Pole, Uncabled - $169 (Reg. $199.50)KE-79 Avalon Aluminium Boom Pole, Coiled Cable - $199 (Reg. $232.75)KEG-100 Graphite Boom Pole, Coiled Cable - $399 (Reg.$465.50)KEG-150 Graphite Boom Pole, Coiled Cable - $499 (Reg.$589)KGB Gizmo Bag - $32 (Reg. $38)Fuzzy Slip on Windscreens - $65 (Reg. $76)Camera Shoe Mount - $28 (Reg.$38) The full list of K-Tek products on sale is available here. Read more about K-Teknukah 0 comment Share Tweet
Bktoberfest10/07/2015 Join us at K-Tek's event on Wednesday, October 21st at the Greenwood Park beer hall in South Slope, Brooklyn! There'll be food, drinks, free swag, raffles, and a Gotham vs. Professional Sound Services bocce match! RSVP before Oct18th to ensure your space! Read more about Bktoberfest 0 comment Share Tweet
Look Sharp as a Stingray08/31/2015 Order anything from K-Tek with Stingray in the name and get a FREE baseball cap and sticker! It'll be the final sartorial touch in concert with your new Stingray Harness, Stingray Waist Belt, Stingray 2 Audio Bag, or Stingray Jr. Bag that makes people stop and say, "yes, that is an audio operator who knows how to cart around their gear in comfort AND style."Check out the whole Stingray line and order here! Hurry, offer only good while supplies last! Read more about Look Sharp as a Stingray 0 comment Share Tweet
Journey to the Pole08/28/2015 Looking for the right boom pole? Here's a convenient comparison chart to help. For simplicity's sake, these are comparing the uncabled versions of each pole, but the internal cabling options are listed for each. Additional cost and weight for an internally cabled pole is not reflected in this chart. If you dig charts, here's another handy one that will tell you which Pelican cases your boom pole will fit into. (And, hey, if anything in the K-Tek line particularly moves you, they're all discounted until Monday, August 31st!) Line Smallest Pole Length Largest Pole Length Material Weight Range Price Range Internal Cabling Options K-Tek Avalon Aluminum (3-6 sections) 2'4" - 5'9" 3'3"- 12'0" Aluminum 0.786 - 2.24 lbs $144 - $256 Coiled cable; bottom exit K-Tek Avalon Graphite (2-6 sections) 1'7" - 5' 3' -12'6" Graphite 0.688 - 1.328 lbs $129 - $561 Coiled cable; bottom exit (all models) or side exit (longer models) K-Tek Klassic (5 sections) 2' - 8'9" 3'10" - 16'10" Graphite 1.009 - 1.673 lbs. $465- $722 Coiled or straight cable; bottom, side, or flow-through exit K-Tek Traveler Klassic (6 sections) 1'10" - 7'3" 2'9" - 10'3" Graphite 1.09 - 1.82 lbs. $379 - $705 Coiled cable; bottom or side exit Ambient QX Light (5 sections) 1'8" - 6'5" 4'3" - 17'9" Carbon Fiber 0.981 - 2.039 lbs. $344 - $708 Coiled or straight cable; bottom, side, or flow-through exit Ambient QP Feature Film (4 sections) 3'5" - 11'4" 5'1"- 17'1" Carbon Fiber 1.631 - 2.469 lbs $483 - $612 Straight cable; flow-through side exit Ambient QS Premium Feature Film (3 sections) 3'5" - 11'4" 5'1"- 17'1" Prepreg Carbon Fiber 1.631 - 2.469 lbs $660 - $876 Straight cable; side exit VdB (6 sections) 1'3" - 4'10" 2' - 18' Carbon Fiber 0.981 - 1.5 lbs. $210.66 - $604.70 Coiled cable; bottom exit Contact us today to order or drop by the store to try some out! We also carry a full line of boom pole accessories and spare parts. Read more about Journey to the Pole 0 comment Share Tweet
Fine Harness08/13/2015 The K-Tek Stingray Harnesses are now shipping! It's designed to comfortably transfer the gear weight throughout the harness and to your hips/legs instead of your spine. The bag is held securely to the body with six-mounting points while offering unprecedented comfort, allowing for longer duration shots while greatly reducing back fatigue. Check out the promo video below or more details here. Read more about Fine Harness 0 comment Share Tweet
Sale-y Fourth!07/01/2015 K-Tek is offering some star-spangled instant rebates on many of their fine products this holiday weekend!From now until midnight PST on Sunday, July 5th, get special pricing on the following items when you buy from gothamsound.com or from either of our shops:Avalon Graphite Boom Pole KEG54 (Uncabled)Save $20! Avalon Aluminum Boom Pole KE60 (Uncabled)Save $25! Stingray Audio Bag 2Save $35! KGPS Microphone SuspensionSave $25! Fuzzy Slip-on Windscreens (Sizes S-XL)Save $35! Read more about Sale-y Fourth! 0 comment Share Tweet
NAB a Great K-Tek Product at a Great Price!04/14/2015 K-Tek is offering an instant rebate on many of their fine products for the duration of NAB!From now until midnight PST on Thursday, April 16th, get special pricing on the following items when you buy from gothamsound.com or from either of our shops:K-152 Klassic Graphite Boom PoleUncabled- Save $75!Internal coiled cable, bottom exit - Save $75!Internal coiled cable, side exit - Save $100! KE89CC Avalon Aluminum Boom Pole Internal coiled cable, bottom exit - Save $10! KSRA2 Stingray Audio Bag 2 - Save $35! KGPS Microphone Suspension - Save $25! Fuzzy Slip-on WindscreensSizes Small through XL - Save $25! Read more about NAB a Great K-Tek Product at a Great Price! 0 comment Share Tweet