Attaching microphones to 7D at DVinfo.net

Syeed Ali · October 1st, 2011, 12:56 PM

This is probably a really dumb question but.....

I want to record sound externally with a zoom HD4 using my NGT3 mic, but I also want to attach a Rode videomic to the camera so I can synch the audio later.

The camera will be hand held and I will be moving around quite a bit and I'm filming solo so no one to hold the Zoom for me.

Do I have to attach both mics to the camera? If so how?

Are there other alternatives?

Andy Young · October 1st, 2011, 06:38 PM

Get a flash bracket like this:

Amazon.com: Adorama Heavy Duty L-bracket with 2 Standard Flash Shoe Mounts: Camera & Photo

And one of these for the Zoom:

Amazon.com: Marshall V-LCD-MT Monitor Adapter 1/4" Mount Adapter To Video Camcorder Hot Shoe For LCD Monitors: Electronics

The flash bracket gives you two extra shoe mounts and a handle for handheld shots. The shoe adapter makes it so you can tilt the Zoom and monitor levels.

Syeed Ali · October 2nd, 2011, 02:55 AM

Thanks Andy.

Have just ordered the parts.

George Bean · October 2nd, 2011, 12:57 PM

this looks interesting for connecting multiple devices to the camera:

Amazon.com: ALZO Shock Multi-Mount for Microphones & Audio Recorders incl. Zoom H4n - & DSLR Video Recording: Camera & Photo

Charlton Chars · December 31st, 2011, 12:59 AM

Thanks for sharing the link this is really helpful.

October 1st, 2011, 12:56 PM	#1
Syeed Ali Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 161	Attaching microphones to 7D This is probably a really dumb question but..... I want to record sound externally with a zoom HD4 using my NGT3 mic, but I also want to attach a Rode videomic to the camera so I can synch the audio later. The camera will be hand held and I will be moving around quite a bit and I'm filming solo so no one to hold the Zoom for me. Do I have to attach both mics to the camera? If so how? Are there other alternatives?

October 1st, 2011, 06:38 PM	#2
Andy Young Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 34	Re: Attaching microphones to 7D Get a flash bracket like this: Amazon.com: Adorama Heavy Duty L-bracket with 2 Standard Flash Shoe Mounts: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Adorama Heavy Duty L-bracket with 2 Standard Flash Shoe Mounts: Camera & Photo And one of these for the Zoom: Amazon.com: Marshall V-LCD-MT Monitor Adapter 1/4" Mount Adapter To Video Camcorder Hot Shoe For LCD Monitors: Electronics Amazon.com: Marshall V-LCD-MT Monitor Adapter 1/4" Mount Adapter To Video Camcorder Hot Shoe For LCD Monitors: Electronics The flash bracket gives you two extra shoe mounts and a handle for handheld shots. The shoe adapter makes it so you can tilt the Zoom and monitor levels.

October 2nd, 2011, 02:55 AM	#3
Syeed Ali Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 161	Re: Attaching microphones to 7D Thanks Andy. Have just ordered the parts.

October 2nd, 2011, 12:57 PM	#4
George Bean Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 248	Re: Attaching microphones to 7D this looks interesting for connecting multiple devices to the camera: Amazon.com: ALZO Shock Multi-Mount for Microphones & Audio Recorders incl. Zoom H4n - & DSLR Video Recording: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: ALZO Shock Multi-Mount for Microphones & Audio Recorders incl. Zoom H4n - & DSLR Video Recording: Camera & Photo

December 31st, 2011, 12:59 AM	#5
Charlton Chars New Boot Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 23	Re: Attaching microphones to 7D Thanks for sharing the link this is really helpful.