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Lee Tamer · November 26th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Is there any way to successfully mount an audio recorder to a DSLR? Specifically a Canon 7D? I've seen it done, I'm just wondering how

Steve House · November 26th, 2010, 11:07 AM

Velcro strips?

Ruben Kremer · November 26th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Tamer

Is there any way to successfully mount an audio recorder to a DSLR? Specifically a Canon 7D? I've seen it done, I'm just wondering how

I always use a hotshoe-mounted ballhead for a Zoom H4n - works like a charm if you're audio-recorder is not too heavy/big.

Dan Brockett · November 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM

If you are using one of the popular Zacuto, RedRock Micro or Gini shoulder mount rigs, there are plenty of areas of 15mm rod that are open. Many people are using something like a Manfrotto micro clamp to attach an audio recorder to the rig, you can also use an Israeli arm or you can velcro a recorder to the shoulder pad or thereabouts. If you are using just a DSLR sans shoulder mount or rails system, you are pretty much stuck using the hotshoe mount.

Dan

Lee Tamer · November 27th, 2010, 01:26 PM

with the Hotshoe mount, how do use it in addition to the Rode mic?

Dan Brockett · November 27th, 2010, 08:11 PM

There are dual hotshoe mount adapters but they are going to make your DSLR tremendously top heavy and ungainly. I recommend a shoulder mount system that has adequate real estate to mount a recorder and mic in separate areas.

Dan

Bill Davis · November 27th, 2010, 10:36 PM

I'd agree to stay away from the hot shoe mount - too much opportunity to screw up not just balance, but to damage the mount by putting something heavier than a lightweight flash on that mounting point.

And if you don't want to go the whole "rails system" route - then you can do something as simple as a flash holder bracket similar to these:

Amazon.com: DMKFoto Pivot Flash Mount Bracket for 35mm and DSLR Camera: Camera & Photo

There are many, many similar units - some with dedicated mounting points for other accessories.

YMMV.

Neil Hurley · November 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM

Hi Lee,
Check out this site.I have not used one myself but it is an interesting idea for a mount and also a monitoring option. Regards,Neil

The J-Rod & J-Cube Microphone Mounts and Professional Camera Accessories

Erik Andersen · November 29th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Definitely don't mount the recorder on top of the camera. Most of the time the camera will be eye level, so you won't be able to read the display.

If you're on a tripod just use something like a ram clamp or one of the many arms out there to clamp it to the sticks. Same for a shoulder rig.

Guy Cochran · November 29th, 2010, 03:47 PM

There are a wide variety of solutions. I'm using the K-Tek "Norbert" the most so far. It's all rigged up with a Zoom H1 recorder, Marshall 5" monitor, plus a Sennheiser wireless receiver and still have plentyof room for a Litepanels MicroPro or 2.

Our friends over at juicedlink look like they're making something similar to the Norbert according to their blog
Blog : juicedLink, Unique and Trusted Solutions for Audio and Video Production

Bracket1 has a new offering for DSLR's Bracket 1: Video Camera Bracket system for Mounting Wireless Microphone Receivers and Accessories to your camcorder or SLR

BeachTek has also makes the new MultiMount 5D BeachTek MultiMount 5D Camera/Camcorder Accessory Bracket

There are many more, some cheap, some very expensive. Visit redrockmicro and zacuto for the real pricey stuff. Or Amazon for some kind of strobe bracket for something on the cheap.

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Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	I'd agree to stay away from the hot shoe mount - too much opportunity to screw up not just balance, but to damage the mount by putting something heavier than a lightweight flash on that mounting point. And if you don't want to go the whole "rails system" route - then you can do something as simple as a flash holder bracket similar to these: Amazon.com: DMKFoto Pivot Flash Mount Bracket for 35mm and DSLR Camera: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: DMKFoto Pivot Flash Mount Bracket for 35mm and DSLR Camera: Camera & Photo There are many, many similar units - some with dedicated mounting points for other accessories. YMMV. __________________ Classroom editing instructor? Check out www.starteditingnow.com Turnkey editor training content including licensed training footage for classroom use.

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Erik Andersen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 218	Definitely don't mount the recorder on top of the camera. Most of the time the camera will be eye level, so you won't be able to read the display. If you're on a tripod just use something like a ram clamp or one of the many arms out there to clamp it to the sticks. Same for a shoulder rig. __________________ Canon 5D Mark II \|\| L-Series Lenses \|\| Steadicam Pilot \|\| Final Cut Studio www.lovestorymedia.com

November 29th, 2010, 03:47 PM	#10
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	There are a wide variety of solutions. I'm using the K-Tek "Norbert" the most so far. It's all rigged up with a Zoom H1 recorder, Marshall 5" monitor, plus a Sennheiser wireless receiver and still have plentyof room for a Litepanels MicroPro or 2. Our friends over at juicedlink look like they're making something similar to the Norbert according to their blog Blog : juicedLink, Unique and Trusted Solutions for Audio and Video Production Bracket1 has a new offering for DSLR's Bracket 1: Video Camera Bracket system for Mounting Wireless Microphone Receivers and Accessories to your camcorder or SLR BeachTek has also makes the new MultiMount 5D BeachTek MultiMount 5D Camera/Camcorder Accessory Bracket There are many more, some cheap, some very expensive. Visit redrockmicro and zacuto for the real pricey stuff. Or Amazon for some kind of strobe bracket for something on the cheap. __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

November 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#4
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	If you are using one of the popular Zacuto, RedRock Micro or Gini shoulder mount rigs, there are plenty of areas of 15mm rod that are open. Many people are using something like a Manfrotto micro clamp to attach an audio recorder to the rig, you can also use an Israeli arm or you can velcro a recorder to the shoulder pad or thereabouts. If you are using just a DSLR sans shoulder mount or rails system, you are pretty much stuck using the hotshoe mount. Dan

November 27th, 2010, 01:26 PM	#5
Lee Tamer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 188	with the Hotshoe mount, how do use it in addition to the Rode mic?

November 27th, 2010, 08:11 PM	#6
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	There are dual hotshoe mount adapters but they are going to make your DSLR tremendously top heavy and ungainly. I recommend a shoulder mount system that has adequate real estate to mount a recorder and mic in separate areas. Dan

November 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM	#8
Neil Hurley New Boot Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ireland. Posts: 15	Hi Lee, Check out this site.I have not used one myself but it is an interesting idea for a mount and also a monitoring option. Regards,Neil The J-Rod & J-Cube Microphone Mounts and Professional Camera Accessories