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Sebastian Alvarez
July 17th, 2011, 11:21 PM
Is there an accessory to make a microphone that is smaller in diameter than the holder on top of the XLR inputs fit properly in it? I mean, other than using rounds of electrical tape until it does? I'm trying to look that up on B&H, but I don't even know what name it would have.

Thanks,

Sebastian

Dipesh Parmar
July 18th, 2011, 12:02 AM
i know sony have a Rubber that goes round the microphone, or its just cheap doing the tape thing...

But the part is also from Rycote Part from B & H

Rycote CC-Hotshoe Camera Clamp Adapter 037319 B&H Photo Video

i use this
Rode SM5 - Shotgun Microphone Suspension SM5 B&H Photo Video

David Wayne Groves
July 18th, 2011, 11:37 AM
I slipped on a couple of rubber O Rings I bought from my local hardware store to hold my Rode mic snug on my AX2000 as well as the NX5U....

Ben Moore
July 18th, 2011, 01:17 PM
I second the O-ring option, works great for my AT mic.

Ben

Jay West
July 19th, 2011, 12:00 AM
O rings at your local hardware, home improvement or plumbing supply store. The ones you want are either # 95 or # 96 (I'm getting senile and cannot specifically recall the guage). They are about 60 cents each. I've found that using four rings per mike barrel seems to work best with my NX5. (Also worked with the Canon XHA1).