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Luca Coralli · January 26th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Hi!
I've ordered a Sony HDR-FX1. I have a Rode VideoMic and I wanted to use it on the camera. Are there any problems in the installation of the mic? I've read that the mic will not let the LCD open or close. Do I need a shoe extender like the Rycote Hot Shoe Extension Tab? Will it fix the problem (if there's any)?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Extension.html

Thank you so much for the answer.

Adam Gold · January 26th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Yes, the mic mount does get slightly in the way. There's enough "give" in the shockmount and the LCD screen to work them both, however. It's not a big issue for me.

I also have one of these on the handle, to which I can mount the mic:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...arch&Q=*&bhs=t

The picture on the website does not show the included cold shoe for the mic. At least it used to be included.

Luca Coralli · January 26th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the answer. I live in Italy and that accessory does't exist here. Instead, the Rycote exists in Italy: do you think it's a god way to solve the "problem" or it doesn't fix anything? Thanks again.

Michael Liebergot · January 27th, 2008, 11:50 AM

This might sound strange, but I would recommend picking up a Z1 mic mount assembly and mount it on your FX1.

Check out (and contact) this post from John Woo (out of the Philippines). He is selling the entire mic assembly as well as spacer (which Sony does not sell). He also sells it, from time to time on Ebay.

I purchased 2 from him and have them on both my FX1's.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=z1+mic+mount

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...derwspacer.jpg

Then pickup a dual J-Rod from here to mount your shotgun mic as well as wireless.
http://thej-rod.com/

That's what I did and as such my mic mount problem was solved.

BTW I also have that Delvcambracket on one of my handles for my camera light, as I hate the Sony coldshoe mount. It works great also.

Adam Gold · January 27th, 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luca Coralli

Thanks for the answer. I live in Italy and that accessory does't exist here. Instead, the Rycote exists in Italy: do you think it's a god way to solve the "problem" or it doesn't fix anything? Thanks again.

I think it should; anything that lets you move the mic towards the aft end of the cam should help.

Luca Coralli · January 27th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I'll se what is the best to do...

John Woo · January 28th, 2008, 11:04 AM

[QUOTE=Michael Liebergot;815260]This might sound strange, but I would recommend picking up a Z1 mic mount assembly and mount it on your FX1.

Check out (and contact) this post from John Woo (out of the Philippines).

I am from Singapore, not Philippines. Thanks Mike

Michael Liebergot · January 28th, 2008, 12:09 PM

[QUOTE=John Woo;815887]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Liebergot

This might sound strange, but I would recommend picking up a Z1 mic mount assembly and mount it on your FX1.

Check out (and contact) this post from John Woo (out of the Philippines).

I am from Singapore, not Philippines. Thanks Mike

Woops sorry John.

Jeff Rhode · February 3rd, 2008, 05:04 PM

Thanks for the recommendation on The J-Rod Michael !
If you do grab the Z1 mic mount Luca The J-Rod will work great for you. You will be able to mount a receiver too.

January 26th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#1
Luca Coralli New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 22	FX1 + VideoMic Hi! I've ordered a Sony HDR-FX1. I have a Rode VideoMic and I wanted to use it on the camera. Are there any problems in the installation of the mic? I've read that the mic will not let the LCD open or close. Do I need a shoe extender like the Rycote Hot Shoe Extension Tab? Will it fix the problem (if there's any)? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Extension.html Thank you so much for the answer.

January 27th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#4
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	This might sound strange, but I would recommend picking up a Z1 mic mount assembly and mount it on your FX1. Check out (and contact) this post from John Woo (out of the Philippines). He is selling the entire mic assembly as well as spacer (which Sony does not sell). He also sells it, from time to time on Ebay. I purchased 2 from him and have them on both my FX1's. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=z1+mic+mount http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...derwspacer.jpg Then pickup a dual J-Rod from here to mount your shotgun mic as well as wireless. http://thej-rod.com/ That's what I did and as such my mic mount problem was solved. BTW I also have that Delvcambracket on one of my handles for my camera light, as I hate the Sony coldshoe mount. It works great also. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com

January 26th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Yes, the mic mount does get slightly in the way. There's enough "give" in the shockmount and the LCD screen to work them both, however. It's not a big issue for me. I also have one of these on the handle, to which I can mount the mic: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...arch&Q=*&bhs=t The picture on the website does not show the included cold shoe for the mic. At least it used to be included.

January 26th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#3
Luca Coralli New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 22	Thanks for the answer. I live in Italy and that accessory does't exist here. Instead, the Rycote exists in Italy: do you think it's a god way to solve the "problem" or it doesn't fix anything? Thanks again.

January 27th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#6
Luca Coralli New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 22	Thanks for the help guys. I'll se what is the best to do...

January 28th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#7
John Woo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 160	[QUOTE=Michael Liebergot;815260]This might sound strange, but I would recommend picking up a Z1 mic mount assembly and mount it on your FX1. Check out (and contact) this post from John Woo (out of the Philippines). I am from Singapore, not Philippines. Thanks Mike

February 3rd, 2008, 05:04 PM	#9
Jeff Rhode Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 169	Thanks for the recommendation on The J-Rod Michael ! If you do grab the Z1 mic mount Luca The J-Rod will work great for you. You will be able to mount a receiver too.