The Lightwave shock mount I use would give way before a solidly fixed mic mount. So I'm not concerned with the slight reinforcement I added to my own Sony mic mount, which is far too flimsy and broke under normal usage.

Unfortunately this nice shock mount design isn't available anymore from Lightwave.

What's really interesting is I have a little Sony HVR A1U and the mic mount for it is made out of aluminum. But the $9,000.00 EX3... a dime's worth of flimsy plastic. I'm going to reinforce it today. I've got a Rykote shock absorber.

Lightwave mic mount for Sennheiser ME 66?
 

I also need to find a replacement mic mount for my EX3. I may have an opportunity to buy the Lightwave mini mount mic mount -- one that includes the cylinder adapter that fits inside the existing EX3 mic clamp. My question for anyone out there is: will the Lightwave mic mount securely accommodate a Sennheiser ME 66 with a windscreen? I'm concerned the suspension mounts on the Lightwave may not be configured in a way to accommodate the ME 66 with a windscreen on it. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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Wow, Brian, you are good!

photo?
 

Thanks much, Brian. Do you have a photo you can post of your shotgun microphone actually mounted in the Lightwave?

I went the EX-FLAT route... EX1 mic holder replacement | Paul Joy

Thanks, Paul. I've heard good things about the K-tek, and the EX flat plate replacement looks like a great solution. I'd considered the Rode shock mount too but your comments confirmed my fear about it -- won't hold the shotgun firmly in place when maneuvering the camera.

The Rode shock mount will hold a shotgun in place quite firmly. The trick is to cross the bands over before feeding the mic into them. This is a little tricky to do as you need to feed the mic in one band at a time but it's only something you need to do once.

That said I do prefer the K-Tek mounts because they're smaller but they're more expensive.