"Hands Down" Ergonomic Boom Pole Support
A boom support mechanism that combines complete freedom of movement, manipulation and control, which is designed to be used with the operator's arms down and head facing front at all times, and which features a comfortable point of support for its weight. [Para 11] This invention is an ergonomic apparatus designed to be worn by a human operator, which will comfortably support a boom pole and attached microphone in position for long periods of time, and enable control and movement of the boom during normal operation, while the operator's body remains within a range of ergonomically correct positions.