American audio equipment brand known for its lightweight, professional-grade boom poles and sound recording accessories.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1996 in Vista, California, by Manfred N Klemme, K-Tek is a specialized audio equipment brand that has become an industry standard for professional sound recordists and boom operators. The brand is best known for its lightweight, high-density graphite and composite boom poles, which earned a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999. K-Tek’s product line extends beyond boom poles to include the Stingray collection of audio mixer bags, utility hip packs, and specialized harnesses designed to distribute weight and improve ergonomics for sound professionals on set.