Shock mount that goes into mic holder? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Gibbs · September 1st, 2010, 02:38 PM

I could kick myself I sold my XL cameras thinking I would go the 5d route and let my microphone mount that goes into the shock mount already on the Xl/XF series go with the camera.... now I can't remember what mount was called and can't find it after searching for the last half hour. Is anyone else using this set up where the shock mount goes in the mic holder and not on the camera, and if so can you tell me what the brand and model number might be? Thanks! I have a trap like a steel mind apparently.

Jim Martin · September 1st, 2010, 03:49 PM

Try Sennheiser, Audio Technica, and KTEK....

Jim Martin
FilmTools.com

Les Howarth · September 1st, 2010, 04:19 PM

Rycote and Rode both make a shock mount on a metal rod that mounts into a Mic Clamp, The Rode is an SM5.

Josh Dahlberg · September 1st, 2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Gibbs

I could kick myself I sold my XL cameras thinking I would go the 5d route and let my microphone mount that goes into the shock mount already on the Xl/XF series go with the camera.... now I can't remember what mount was called and can't find it after searching for the last half hour. Is anyone else using this set up where the shock mount goes in the mic holder and not on the camera, and if so can you tell me what the brand and model number might be? Thanks! I have a trap like a steel mind apparently.

Jeff why not buy a shock mount that fits into the hot-shot (unless you need a light there as well?). One of the cool features on the XF is being able to switch the LCD to the right side - with a mic in the way it's not so cool. The first thing I did when I took the XF out of the box was remove the mic holder.

Jeff Gibbs · September 2nd, 2010, 09:43 AM

Good question, I think it's just because I bought one initially that was very difficult to get in and out--had to force it almost-- and the idea of two suspensions seemed like a good one. Is there one in particular you recommend?
Thanks everyone for your help.

Jeff Gibbs · September 2nd, 2010, 10:18 AM

Maybe someone can tell me the accessory shoe size it's not in the manual? Once I had settled on the other method I relied on that but with the screen going both ways using the hot shoe does make more sense.

Josh Dahlberg · September 3rd, 2010, 02:17 AM

Then again... mounting on the hotshoe may make it more difficult to use the custom buttons on the handle, so you gain a bit and lose a bit.

The hot shoe is the standard size (ie: not the annoying "mini" hotshoe on some consumer camcorders). What's more, the hotshoe can be removed (by unscrewing) to reveal a 3/8" thread, so you could slot any accessory with a 3/8" thread there (including a standard mic suspension).

And... there's another 3/8" thread mount further back towards the VF, providing a second mounting option. It's possible to move the hotshoe to this rear position also, so plenty of flexibility.

I have Rode, AKG and Sennheiser suspensions - they're all fine and have various mounting options. Just do a search on B&H and you'll be right! (the Rode is a good cheap option).

Good luck,

Josh

September 1st, 2010, 02:38 PM	#1
Jeff Gibbs Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38	Shock mount that goes into mic holder? I could kick myself I sold my XL cameras thinking I would go the 5d route and let my microphone mount that goes into the shock mount already on the Xl/XF series go with the camera.... now I can't remember what mount was called and can't find it after searching for the last half hour. Is anyone else using this set up where the shock mount goes in the mic holder and not on the camera, and if so can you tell me what the brand and model number might be? Thanks! I have a trap like a steel mind apparently.

September 1st, 2010, 03:49 PM	#2
Jim Martin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burbank, CA 91502 Posts: 949	Try Sennheiser, Audio Technica, and KTEK.... Jim Martin FilmTools.com

September 1st, 2010, 04:19 PM	#3
Les Howarth Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester England Posts: 40	Rycote and Rode both make a shock mount on a metal rod that mounts into a Mic Clamp, The Rode is an SM5.

September 2nd, 2010, 09:43 AM	#5
Jeff Gibbs Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38	Good question, I think it's just because I bought one initially that was very difficult to get in and out--had to force it almost-- and the idea of two suspensions seemed like a good one. Is there one in particular you recommend? Thanks everyone for your help.

September 2nd, 2010, 10:18 AM	#6
Jeff Gibbs Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38	Maybe someone can tell me the accessory shoe size it's not in the manual? Once I had settled on the other method I relied on that but with the screen going both ways using the hot shoe does make more sense.

September 3rd, 2010, 02:17 AM	#7
Josh Dahlberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 513	Then again... mounting on the hotshoe may make it more difficult to use the custom buttons on the handle, so you gain a bit and lose a bit. The hot shoe is the standard size (ie: not the annoying "mini" hotshoe on some consumer camcorders). What's more, the hotshoe can be removed (by unscrewing) to reveal a 3/8" thread, so you could slot any accessory with a 3/8" thread there (including a standard mic suspension). And... there's another 3/8" thread mount further back towards the VF, providing a second mounting option. It's possible to move the hotshoe to this rear position also, so plenty of flexibility. I have Rode, AKG and Sennheiser suspensions - they're all fine and have various mounting options. Just do a search on B&H and you'll be right! (the Rode is a good cheap option). Good luck, Josh