Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? at DVinfo.net

Colin Oneill · November 12th, 2015, 01:51 PM

I just received a Shure VP82 shotgun mic that when placed in the microphone clamp is loose enough to slide back and forth. The diameter of the mic is 22mm which seems to be the same as other popular mics like the Rode NTG2 (22mm seems like the standard size right?). The clamp itself doesn't seem damaged or having any issues fully closing as far as I can see.

Do I need to get some sort of spacers or o rings to attach the mic, or do I just have to use the supplied shock mount provided with the mic on the camera cold shoe mount?

Thanks

Mike Watson · November 12th, 2015, 01:55 PM

Your mic clamp probably goes on with two screws. You can remove it and order other sizes from B&H. There does seem to be a standard nowadays, but it always seems like whatever mic (or camera) I order, I always need a different one.

I have also wrapped gaff tape around the handle of the mic to make it bigger.

Depends on your budget. ;-)

Andy Wilkinson · November 12th, 2015, 01:55 PM

Ahem...it's a shotgun I think! ;-)

This comes up all the time. Just buy some 'O' rings from your local DIY store of suitable diameter and that'll get you up an running.

Edward Carlson · November 12th, 2015, 04:29 PM

Even easier, use some electrical tape around the mic body to make it wider.

Don Bloom · November 12th, 2015, 04:56 PM

Tape the mic barrel or if you have an old bicycle inner tube laying around cut a small piece and use that but tape is faster easier, cheaper and adjustable.

Colin Oneill · November 12th, 2015, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone. I ended up ordering these o rings .

I'll report back with the fit when they arrive, and since I'll have more than I'll ever need, share them. ;-)

Paul Anderegg · November 13th, 2015, 09:26 AM

Sony's microphone clamp diameter dates back to the Betacam days, when the short on camera included shotguns were like 25mm thick. Sony sells a spacer that comes with most of their mics as a part for $11.

https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...17988201.aspx#

Bob Searl · November 13th, 2015, 02:25 PM

The rubber tube washers are available on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Tube-...g93nuTzXvkAB2Q

Jim Michael · November 13th, 2015, 03:30 PM

I bought a sheet of Sorbothane and use a piece of that wrapped around the mic. It's slightly sticky and tends to stay in place and it's made to absorb vibrations.

Colin Oneill · November 17th, 2015, 07:34 PM

The o-rings were a bust: the inner diameter was a a bit too large to get a good grip, and the outer diameter still didn't increase the size enough for a tight fit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Searl

The rubber tube washers are available on ebay:

Rubber Tube Washer Fr Mic Microphone Sony 190P Z1C 198P 250P Pro HDV Panasonic | eBay

Thank you for this! Other places are charging $25+ for the Sony version :-)

Edward Carlson · November 17th, 2015, 07:36 PM

Just use electrical tape or gaff tape. It's super cheap and effective. Seriously, I've used cameras on nationally-broadcast sporting events that have used e-tape to mount microphones.

Andrew Gough · December 1st, 2015, 03:14 PM

Go to The Home Depot and pick up some rubber O rings (Take your Mic along for fitting). Put them on your microphone and it'll fit just fine, with the added benefit of a little isolation.

Andrew

November 12th, 2015, 01:51 PM	#1
Colin Oneill New Boot Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 7	Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? I just received a Shure VP82 shotgun mic that when placed in the microphone clamp is loose enough to slide back and forth. The diameter of the mic is 22mm which seems to be the same as other popular mics like the Rode NTG2 (22mm seems like the standard size right?). The clamp itself doesn't seem damaged or having any issues fully closing as far as I can see. Do I need to get some sort of spacers or o rings to attach the mic, or do I just have to use the supplied shock mount provided with the mic on the camera cold shoe mount? Thanks

November 12th, 2015, 01:55 PM	#2
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Your mic clamp probably goes on with two screws. You can remove it and order other sizes from B&H. There does seem to be a standard nowadays, but it always seems like whatever mic (or camera) I order, I always need a different one. I have also wrapped gaff tape around the handle of the mic to make it bigger. Depends on your budget. ;-)

November 12th, 2015, 01:55 PM	#3
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Ahem...it's a shotgun I think! ;-) This comes up all the time. Just buy some 'O' rings from your local DIY store of suitable diameter and that'll get you up an running. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

November 12th, 2015, 04:29 PM	#4
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Even easier, use some electrical tape around the mic body to make it wider.

November 12th, 2015, 04:56 PM	#5
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Tape the mic barrel or if you have an old bicycle inner tube laying around cut a small piece and use that but tape is faster easier, cheaper and adjustable. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

November 12th, 2015, 06:05 PM	#6
Colin Oneill New Boot Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 7	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Thanks for the responses everyone. I ended up ordering these o rings . I'll report back with the fit when they arrive, and since I'll have more than I'll ever need, share them. ;-)

November 13th, 2015, 09:26 AM	#7
Paul Anderegg Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, Califonia Posts: 1,559	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Sony's microphone clamp diameter dates back to the Betacam days, when the short on camera included shotguns were like 25mm thick. Sony sells a spacer that comes with most of their mics as a part for $11. https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...17988201.aspx#

November 13th, 2015, 02:25 PM	#8
Bob Searl Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WILMINGTON, NC, USA Posts: 26	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? The rubber tube washers are available on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Tube-...g93nuTzXvkAB2Q Last edited by Bob Searl; November 13th, 2015 at 02:26 PM. Reason: forgot link

November 13th, 2015, 03:30 PM	#9
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? I bought a sheet of Sorbothane and use a piece of that wrapped around the mic. It's slightly sticky and tends to stay in place and it's made to absorb vibrations.

November 17th, 2015, 07:36 PM	#11
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Just use electrical tape or gaff tape. It's super cheap and effective. Seriously, I've used cameras on nationally-broadcast sporting events that have used e-tape to mount microphones.

December 1st, 2015, 03:14 PM	#12
Andrew Gough Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London, Canada Posts: 33	Re: Shutgun mic clamp diameter too large? Go to The Home Depot and pick up some rubber O rings (Take your Mic along for fitting). Put them on your microphone and it'll fit just fine, with the added benefit of a little isolation. Andrew