Has someone ever lost the foam for the mic of a1u? at DVinfo.net

Martin Labelle · November 6th, 2007, 08:38 PM

I lost the foam that goes on the mic of my a1u.
Sorry I don't know the real word.
1-does it make a big difference with foam or without?
2-is it expensive to replace?
3-is it long to receive?

Jason Donaldson · November 6th, 2007, 08:51 PM

Basically it's just a wind screen, good for outdoor use in wind. I imagine it isn't expensive to replace, although I would assume you would need to get the right fit from Sony directly.

Martin Labelle · November 6th, 2007, 08:59 PM

have you need service from sony canada, and since the a1u is a pro camera do they give the service I should expect?
Sorry if my sentence are not perfect because I speak french.

Jason Donaldson · November 6th, 2007, 09:05 PM

No I have never had to have it serviced...I have only had mine since May 20th 2007.

I would expect that if you brought it to the place you bought it, you should get good service

Martin Labelle · November 6th, 2007, 09:18 PM

thank you
and I will keep you informed on this story.

James Harring · November 6th, 2007, 09:56 PM

Sony A1u shotgun mic is ecm-nv1.
You are looking for the foam windscreen.
If you shoot where there is no wind (e.g. indoors), You likely won't miss it. Foam windscrrens are really only effective up to a light breeze, after that you ave to find something better. Also depends on wind direction too.

You may be able to find an aftermarket, though I don't recall the dimensions. Here's some examples:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=&bsi=&ci=8651

PS The Rycote softie may be a very nice replacement, if you don't mind the price.

November 6th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#1
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	Has someone ever lost the foam for the mic of a1u? I lost the foam that goes on the mic of my a1u. Sorry I don't know the real word. 1-does it make a big difference with foam or without? 2-is it expensive to replace? 3-is it long to receive?

November 6th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#2
Jason Donaldson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 180	Basically it's just a wind screen, good for outdoor use in wind. I imagine it isn't expensive to replace, although I would assume you would need to get the right fit from Sony directly. __________________ HVR-A1u,WCS-999,HVL-20DW2 w/diff,2xAudio-Technica Freeway 600,Flycam 3000,Vegas 7E

November 6th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#4
Jason Donaldson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 180	No I have never had to have it serviced...I have only had mine since May 20th 2007. I would expect that if you brought it to the place you bought it, you should get good service __________________ HVR-A1u,WCS-999,HVL-20DW2 w/diff,2xAudio-Technica Freeway 600,Flycam 3000,Vegas 7E

November 6th, 2007, 09:56 PM	#6
James Harring Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 210	Foam Windscreen Sony A1u shotgun mic is ecm-nv1. You are looking for the foam windscreen. If you shoot where there is no wind (e.g. indoors), You likely won't miss it. Foam windscrrens are really only effective up to a light breeze, after that you ave to find something better. Also depends on wind direction too. You may be able to find an aftermarket, though I don't recall the dimensions. Here's some examples: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=&bsi=&ci=8651 PS The Rycote softie may be a very nice replacement, if you don't mind the price.

November 6th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#3
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	have you need service from sony canada, and since the a1u is a pro camera do they give the service I should expect? Sorry if my sentence are not perfect because I speak french.

November 6th, 2007, 09:18 PM	#5
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	thank you and I will keep you informed on this story.