What is a realistic boom mic budget?

[Komitact]

I'm producing an independent movie (very low budget, do-it-yourself type film) but I want to have good audio. Something that will sound professional in a movie theater. Usually when you ask for advice about mics, the first response you will get is "what's your budget?" But what I'm wondering is what kind of budget do I need?

What's the minimum budget I'll need for a professional sounding boom mic?

Thanks!

 

[Devilduckproductions]

It would be cool if they invented a wire that connects to the mixer, and plugs into a remote control, that is strapped onto the boom, so you can turn dials that are on the boom while you are holding it. It would be just like a wire follow focus, but for audio.

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/cl2/

I believe this is close to what you're looking for. It doesn't have a level meter on it but gain is controlled from the boom pole then. Then again it's best to trust ears over a meter anytime. It only controls 1 input though and is limited to sound devices recorders.