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November 24th, 2022, 11:01 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Eastleigh, UK
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Mic mount on HC-X1500 handle too far forward.
I am using am Audio Tecnica shotgun, very similar to the NTG1. When using the dead cat, the fur is visible in the top rigtht of the frame. The dead cat is pushed back as far as possible. I don't want to use the hot shoe as this is often holding a light. Has anyone found a solution to this problem apart from buying a new, shorter shotgun?
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November 24th, 2022, 03:48 PM
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Inner Circle
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Sydney.
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Re: Mic mount on HC-X1500 handle too far forward.
How much of the dead cat appears in the frame Syd?
If it’s not much, you might be able to carefully trim it off while watching the picture. Or tape it up, or buy a smaller dead cat. Cheers.
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November 25th, 2022, 06:23 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Re: Mic mount on HC-X1500 handle too far forward.
It's probably too much showing to alter the dead cat. I can't get a smaller one because it would not cover the side slots of the mic.
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November 25th, 2022, 07:40 AM
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Major Player
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Re: Mic mount on HC-X1500 handle too far forward.
I had a similar problem with a GoPro when mounting a Rode Videomicro and made a mount extender out of bought parts to move the fur out of frame. The GoPro is in a frame that has a cold shoe, so it is a cold shoe to cold shoe extension. Maybe you could find some bits to do something similar, shotgun mount to shotgun mount?
Or, get a double shoe adaptor and go that route. I too have the HC-X1500, but without the handle. I like it very much. Last edited by Dave Baker; November 25th, 2022 at 08:16 AM. Reason: Add info |
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November 25th, 2022, 02:56 PM
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Inner Circle
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Re: Mic mount on HC-X1500 handle too far forward.
Would one of these move the mic far enough back to do the job?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/407104-REG/Rycote_037306_Medium_Hole_Softie_Mount.html/overview/BI/2855/KBID/3801 The Rycote web site gives a view of it in use here: https://rycote.com/microphone-windsh...-shock-mounts/ If the Dummy Mic Stub is too large for your mic holder you may be able to "bodge" a similar arrangement using a cheap mic holder and a home made DMS. Just a thought. Regards, CS |
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