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Christopher Go · February 11th, 2003, 12:55 AM

Recently I purchased a Sennheiser ME66/K6 microphone set and I'm about to purchase a boompole as well. Could anyone recommend a shockmount and appropriate protection for 1) interior shooting, and 2) exterior, high wind situations. The budget isn't so important now, just doing research.

Ken Tanaka · February 11th, 2003, 01:28 AM

Sennheiser makes a very good pistol grip/shock mount. You can also get good, generally lower-priced, shock mounts made my Audio-Technica.

Rycote makes the best wind screens for mics. Lightwave Systems also makes good screens. See this thread for more info on this topic.

Interior recording generally requires only a good shock mount, although it's always a good idea to keep some type of windscreen on the mic to protect from bump damage.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · February 11th, 2003, 01:30 AM

Also see
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4638

Ken, this seems like a question you answer a lot... one for the ol' FAQ...?

Ken Tanaka · February 11th, 2003, 01:35 AM

Yup, I'd sure say so Robert!

Christopher Go · February 16th, 2003, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the info! I think I'll go ahead and try out the Rycote Softie, B&H catalog number RYS18M (I believe this is the right product at www.bhphoto.com). Do I need a shockmount still if I am going with the Rycote? I was thinking of getting one but from your description of the Rycote in the other threads it sounds like it's suspended somehow already, is this correct? I wouldn't mind buying a seperate shockmount if needed.

Ken Tanaka · February 16th, 2003, 10:45 AM

Yes, you will need the 18cm Softie for an ME-66. Yes, you will still need a shock mount, as the Softie does not provide that function.

Christopher Go · February 26th, 2003, 01:48 AM

Hey Ken, I plan on purchasing a Lightwave GT-10 boompole with the internal cable. Is there such a thing as a shockmount that's incompatible with certain boompoles? Not sure which shockmount to purchase...

Ken Tanaka · February 26th, 2003, 01:57 AM

The 3/8 inch threaded fitting at the business-end of the pole is pretty standard and should mate with most mounts you'll find. The pistols will generally have a 3/8 inch socket at the bottom of the handle. The non-pistols will generally feature the socket at the bottom of a U-type mount. Some may be supplied with adapters if needed.

Failing that, there's always grip tape. <g>

Christopher Go · March 2nd, 2003, 06:52 AM

Sorry to bring this up again, Ken, but I was just gonna go with something like the AT8415 universal shockmount. But it isn't clear to me whether that will fit the Rycote Softie, or do you have to get a pistol shockmount?

Marco Leavitt · March 2nd, 2003, 10:45 AM

The Softie/ME-66 combo will work just fine with the AT8415. That's the same setup I have. You will probably need an adapter to use it on a boom pole. They also make a real cool shoe mount adapter if you ever want to mount it on your camera.

Ken Tanaka · March 2nd, 2003, 01:13 PM

Yup, Marco's correct. Since the Softie only covers the business end of the mic the shockmount is unobstructed.

Christopher Go · March 2nd, 2003, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the help, guys. What kind of adapter will I need if the AT8415 will not connect directly to the Lightwave GT-10 boompole?

Marco Leavitt · March 2nd, 2003, 08:29 PM

My Gitzo G557 boompole has a 1/4" to 3/8" reversible mounting screw. The AT8415 is larger than that, I'm unsure of the measurement. When I bought the pole the guy at B&H told me I needed the adapter and he added it to the purchase. It's no big deal -- it's just a tiny metal piece. I think I paid a dollar for it. You should check with whoever is selling you the lightwave pole. Any credible dealer should be able to tell you instantly what you need to mount the shockmount, or I wouldn't deal with a company like that.

Larry Vaughn · November 21st, 2009, 10:37 AM

The softies with the larger holes will fit on mics with smaller diameters, because the plastic structure inside is a force fit on the shaft.

One thing I've read about the ME66 is that a mild wind noise will be picked up at the K6 phantom / battery power switch. So wrap a piece of tape over that area when you are using the softie and you might be more happy with the results.

I noticed the problem with mine and found that solution somewhere. You can get the India blimp for not much more that the softie. I might let mine go, it's all used once because I bought more expensive gear.

John Willett · November 22nd, 2009, 10:34 AM

Oooo, a 6 year old thread resurrected.

The Rycote S-series is not much more than a Softie and is by far the better choice for the K6/ME66 (unless it's for on-camera use).

This was not available 6 years ago when this thread was started.

In windy conditions it *is* worth putting tape over the switch holes - and this is true of all mics that have switches in the body.

February 11th, 2003, 12:55 AM	#1
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Sennheiser ME66 Accessories Recently I purchased a Sennheiser ME66/K6 microphone set and I'm about to purchase a boompole as well. Could anyone recommend a shockmount and appropriate protection for 1) interior shooting, and 2) exterior, high wind situations. The budget isn't so important now, just doing research.

February 11th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Sennheiser makes a very good pistol grip/shock mount. You can also get good, generally lower-priced, shock mounts made my Audio-Technica. Rycote makes the best wind screens for mics. Lightwave Systems also makes good screens. See this thread for more info on this topic. Interior recording generally requires only a good shock mount, although it's always a good idea to keep some type of windscreen on the mic to protect from bump damage. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 11th, 2003, 01:30 AM	#3
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Also see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4638 Ken, this seems like a question you answer a lot... one for the ol' FAQ...? __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 11th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Yup, I'd sure say so Robert! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 16th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Yes, you will need the 18cm Softie for an ME-66. Yes, you will still need a shock mount, as the Softie does not provide that function. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 16th, 2003, 08:06 AM	#5
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Thanks for the info! I think I'll go ahead and try out the Rycote Softie, B&H catalog number RYS18M (I believe this is the right product at www.bhphoto.com). Do I need a shockmount still if I am going with the Rycote? I was thinking of getting one but from your description of the Rycote in the other threads it sounds like it's suspended somehow already, is this correct? I wouldn't mind buying a seperate shockmount if needed.

February 26th, 2003, 01:48 AM	#7
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Hey Ken, I plan on purchasing a Lightwave GT-10 boompole with the internal cable. Is there such a thing as a shockmount that's incompatible with certain boompoles? Not sure which shockmount to purchase...

February 26th, 2003, 01:57 AM	#8
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The 3/8 inch threaded fitting at the business-end of the pole is pretty standard and should mate with most mounts you'll find. The pistols will generally have a 3/8 inch socket at the bottom of the handle. The non-pistols will generally feature the socket at the bottom of a U-type mount. Some may be supplied with adapters if needed. Failing that, there's always grip tape. <g> __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 2nd, 2003, 06:52 AM	#9
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Sorry to bring this up again, Ken, but I was just gonna go with something like the AT8415 universal shockmount. But it isn't clear to me whether that will fit the Rycote Softie, or do you have to get a pistol shockmount?

March 2nd, 2003, 10:45 AM	#10
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Will work fine The Softie/ME-66 combo will work just fine with the AT8415. That's the same setup I have. You will probably need an adapter to use it on a boom pole. They also make a real cool shoe mount adapter if you ever want to mount it on your camera.

March 2nd, 2003, 01:13 PM	#11
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Yup, Marco's correct. Since the Softie only covers the business end of the mic the shockmount is unobstructed. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 2nd, 2003, 06:59 PM	#12
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Thanks for the help, guys. What kind of adapter will I need if the AT8415 will not connect directly to the Lightwave GT-10 boompole?

March 2nd, 2003, 08:29 PM	#13
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	My Gitzo G557 boompole has a 1/4" to 3/8" reversible mounting screw. The AT8415 is larger than that, I'm unsure of the measurement. When I bought the pole the guy at B&H told me I needed the adapter and he added it to the purchase. It's no big deal -- it's just a tiny metal piece. I think I paid a dollar for it. You should check with whoever is selling you the lightwave pole. Any credible dealer should be able to tell you instantly what you need to mount the shockmount, or I wouldn't deal with a company like that.

November 21st, 2009, 10:37 AM	#14
Larry Vaughn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 201	softie The softies with the larger holes will fit on mics with smaller diameters, because the plastic structure inside is a force fit on the shaft. One thing I've read about the ME66 is that a mild wind noise will be picked up at the K6 phantom / battery power switch. So wrap a piece of tape over that area when you are using the softie and you might be more happy with the results. I noticed the problem with mine and found that solution somewhere. You can get the India blimp for not much more that the softie. I might let mine go, it's all used once because I bought more expensive gear.

November 22nd, 2009, 10:34 AM	#15
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	Oooo, a 6 year old thread resurrected. The Rycote S-series is not much more than a Softie and is by far the better choice for the K6/ME66 (unless it's for on-camera use). This was not available 6 years ago when this thread was started. In windy conditions it is worth putting tape over the switch holes - and this is true of all mics that have switches in the body. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons