Hangokran

Hangokran, a term derived from hang (sound) and kran (crane) in Hungarian, describes a class of devices that mount audio equipment on a crane-like structure to enable dynamic positioning of microphones or loudspeakers during recording or live sound work. The phrase does not correspond to a single standardized model; designs and configurations vary across contexts, from film and theatre to acoustics experiments.

Design and operation concepts vary, but a typical Hangokran includes a base support, a motorized or manual multi-axis boom, and mounts for microphones or speakers. It often features cable management, vibration isolation, and a control system that allows precise, sometimes remote, movement. Movement can be scripted or guided by real-time monitoring to maintain audio fidelity and reduce mechanical noise.

Applications commonly cited include film and television production for capturing evolving ambience, theatre and live events for moving sound sources or speakers, and experimental or architectural acoustics projects seeking spatial audio effects. The system aims to create or document changing sound fields, improve relative microphone positioning, or deliver moving audio to audiences.

Status and variants: Hangokran appears mainly in Hungarian-language sources and is used as a general concept rather than a single, widely adopted device. It overlaps with conventional audio cranes, mic-booms, and robotic arms used for audio projection or capture, but specific implementations can differ in load capacity, control interfaces, and intended environment.

See also: audio crane, mic boom, robotic arm (audio applications), speaker rig. References: sources vary; the term is described generally in Hungarian technical literature and product descriptions; detailed specifications are not standardized.