Canon XM1/ GL1 + Sennheiser ME66/K6 combo at DVinfo.net

Ewan Mckerracher · October 28th, 2004, 09:05 AM

Hi,

I have just bought a Sennheiser ME66/K6 to go with my Canon XM1(UK name)/ GL1(i think thats the name of it in the states).

Does anyone know the best way to attach them?

If so, where can I get the stuff? Is it expensive?

Rob Lohman · October 31st, 2004, 09:44 AM

Just to confirm that the XM1 is indeed the GL1 in the NTSC version.

I have no answer to your audio question, so I hope this little
bump will get that attention of someone that does.

Anyone?

Robin Davies-Rollinson · October 31st, 2004, 10:03 AM

Ewan,
If you mean - how do you mount it on the camera, most people use something like the Beyer shockmount.
Have a look at www.keene.co.uk and do a search for it. The mount isn't expensive.

Robin

Bryan Beasleigh · October 31st, 2004, 10:45 AM

Mount to the camera or a boom pole? The best of the mounts (IMO) is the K-Tek.

For the camera you'd use a KCAM-SM

This or the KCAM-SSM attach directly to the camera shoe. It's worth the money.

The KSM is the boom pole mount

I just checked Canford in the UK and the pricing is obscene. You may be better ordering it from B&H and having them ship it air parcel post.

Marco Leavitt · October 31st, 2004, 07:03 PM

That mic is awfully hot for your camera. You are in for a terrible time with distortion whenever anybody yells. If you are intent on recording to camera, turn on the attenuator at all times. Truthfully, you need double system sound. At the very least I'd buy a HiMD. Don't get me wrong. I love that camera, and haven't seen any reason to upgrade despite it's age. But it has pretty miserable sound -- no meter or manual gain.

Oh, you need an XLR adapter for both the GL1 or minidisc. Studio 1, Sign Video and Beachtek all make excellent products. Don't skimp on that.

Alessandro Machi · October 31st, 2004, 11:39 PM

Definitely get a -15 DB audio pad. A switcheable one that has various settings between -25 to -10 might be wise.

October 28th, 2004, 09:05 AM	#1
Ewan Mckerracher Tourist Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 2	Canon XM1/ GL1 + Sennheiser ME66/K6 combo Hi, I have just bought a Sennheiser ME66/K6 to go with my Canon XM1(UK name)/ GL1(i think thats the name of it in the states). Does anyone know the best way to attach them? If so, where can I get the stuff? Is it expensive?

October 31st, 2004, 09:44 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Just to confirm that the XM1 is indeed the GL1 in the NTSC version. I have no answer to your audio question, so I hope this little bump will get that attention of someone that does. Anyone? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 31st, 2004, 10:45 AM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Mount to the camera or a boom pole? The best of the mounts (IMO) is the K-Tek. For the camera you'd use a KCAM-SM This or the KCAM-SSM attach directly to the camera shoe. It's worth the money. The KSM is the boom pole mount I just checked Canford in the UK and the pricing is obscene. You may be better ordering it from B&H and having them ship it air parcel post. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

October 31st, 2004, 11:39 PM	#6
Alessandro Machi Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA Posts: 553	Definitely get a -15 DB audio pad. A switcheable one that has various settings between -25 to -10 might be wise. __________________ https://alexlogic.blogspot.com/ Los Angeles Emmy Winner (yes, used a video edit controller and loved doing so.)

October 31st, 2004, 10:03 AM	#3
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Ewan, If you mean - how do you mount it on the camera, most people use something like the Beyer shockmount. Have a look at www.keene.co.uk and do a search for it. The mount isn't expensive. Robin

October 31st, 2004, 07:03 PM	#5
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	That mic is awfully hot for your camera. You are in for a terrible time with distortion whenever anybody yells. If you are intent on recording to camera, turn on the attenuator at all times. Truthfully, you need double system sound. At the very least I'd buy a HiMD. Don't get me wrong. I love that camera, and haven't seen any reason to upgrade despite it's age. But it has pretty miserable sound -- no meter or manual gain. Oh, you need an XLR adapter for both the GL1 or minidisc. Studio 1, Sign Video and Beachtek all make excellent products. Don't skimp on that.