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Joe Lawry · June 5th, 2006, 03:54 AM

Is anyone here using the J Rod on their Z1? - http://www.thej-rod.com/

Im keen to try one out as my shotgun is currently sitting in frame when its got a rycote on it and my accessory shoe is taken up by my light.

If there are any compeditors out there to this product let me know, and if any of those are sponsoring this site i appologise for my thread and some direction to them would be great.

Cheers.

Graeme Fullick · June 5th, 2006, 05:04 AM

Joe,

I suggest he ROde SM-5 shockmount. Much cheaper out here in the antipodies - about A$50 - and works perfectly with my ME64 and wind blimp. GO to the Rode Web site www.rode.com.au - you will see the SM5 on the front page. Fits directly into the Z1 mic mount just like the Jrod - but lighter and cheaper.

Hope this helps.

All the best.

Joe Lawry · June 14th, 2006, 03:28 AM

Well because im a sucker for small business' i bought the jrod, someone had to try it. It arrived today and i had play with it, works very well. I got an xtra shoe attached to it for a bit extra so i can put a radio reciever on it while still using my gun and camera light.

Pictures here - http://atbnz.orcon.net.nz/jrod/

And before you ask.. no that wont be the microphone or mount it'll be using. It was just there and handy for the photo.

Carlos E. Martinez · June 14th, 2006, 05:11 AM

Both those accessories look very good.

The Rode seems quite practical, though a bit limited in mic positioning.

The J-Rod seems more flexible and universal, as it will allow holding a radio-mic and will let people use better wind-protection.

As I think mic positioning should be as much away from the camera as possible, I think the J-Rod will fulfill that need better.

But the Rode will be lighter to use and simpler. Just put the mic between the rubber bands and off you go.

Cute.

Martin Mayer · June 14th, 2006, 07:07 AM

Is there any pliability in the joint between the J-rod and the Z1's mic clamp? i.e. :

(a) has the J-rod the SAME diameter as a mike, and hence Sony's eight little rubber bumps inside the mic mount are NOT squashed hard flat, and still have a little "give" in them?, or

(b) has the J-rod a GREATER diameter than a mic, and hence Sony's bumps are squashed hard flat, resulting in a "solid" mechanical link between the J-rod and the Z1?

Joe Lawry · June 14th, 2006, 01:28 PM

The J rod wasn't quite big enough to fit in the clamp, but i was provided with 3 or 4 strips of rubber with a sticky backing if this problem arose. I only had to stick on one to the J Rod and now there is no play there at all, so yes, very solid. Im Going to be getting an AT897 very soon which will come with a rode mount anyway, so i wont have to worry about vibrations after that.

Martin Mayer · June 14th, 2006, 01:38 PM

Thanks, Joe! :)

Jack D. Hubbard · June 14th, 2006, 03:48 PM

The Lightwave MM-XL-1 shockmount for Canon fits perfectly on the Z1, gets the Rycote out of the frame. Cost $125 at B & H and for me was well worth the price.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigationAnd I see that wrangler Greg Boston has one for sale in Private Classifieds for $100. That's a deal.

Godfrey Layne · August 13th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Finally I ordered my j-rod yeaterday and am looking forward to using it on my Xh-A1. i hav eheard nothign but good reviews and want to try it out.

Bryan Cantwell · August 18th, 2009, 03:50 PM

I got my twin mount j-rod last month, and it's great! moving my AT897 back that far centers the cam's balance, gets the softie out of frame, i like it.

I did use one of the provided rubber pieces to size the j-rod to the mic-mount, and now it's SOLID.

Michael Liebergot · August 21st, 2009, 10:49 AM

I've been using the J-Rods for over two years now and love em.
I use the twin with my modded Sony FX1's (modded with the Z1 mic mount).

I use the Rode NTG2 shotgun with a Beyerdynamic low profile mic mount, and Sennhesier G2 wireless mounted on the side. I even had a J-Rod custom designed so I could mount the shotgun mic and/or 2 Sennhesier wireless units to my setup.

I love the J-Rod because it frees up additional mounting pints on my camera (cold shoe on front and handle bracket on the cameras handle. Also I prefer having my radio receivers vertical as it offers better reception than when mounted horizontal.

BTW, my main FX1 is mounted up to the max with Comer1800 LED light on front of camera, MRC1K (CF recorder) on handle via handle bracket, and shotgun mic and wireless mounted in the mic holder via J-Rod Twin. My audio is being fed from the mic and transmitter into a Juicedlink CX2100 XLR adapter box. It's loaded by very efficient for my needs.

If I had the funds I would upgrade to Sony Z5's which would take the MRC1K directly on the back and built in XLRs. But for my needs my 4 FX1's still suffice great.

Kyle Ehrenreich · August 21st, 2009, 11:49 AM

The J-Rod works perfectly with my XH-A1. I have been using it for over a year and when you want a lav mike, a light and possibly another accessory, they can be placed on cameras shoe and the j-mount at the same time. An excellent accessory that I am pleased with.

June 5th, 2006, 03:54 AM	#1
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Anyone using J Rods? Is anyone here using the J Rod on their Z1? - http://www.thej-rod.com/ Im keen to try one out as my shotgun is currently sitting in frame when its got a rycote on it and my accessory shoe is taken up by my light. If there are any compeditors out there to this product let me know, and if any of those are sponsoring this site i appologise for my thread and some direction to them would be great. Cheers.

June 5th, 2006, 05:04 AM	#2
Graeme Fullick Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 337	Joe, I suggest he ROde SM-5 shockmount. Much cheaper out here in the antipodies - about A$50 - and works perfectly with my ME64 and wind blimp. GO to the Rode Web site www.rode.com.au - you will see the SM5 on the front page. Fits directly into the Z1 mic mount just like the Jrod - but lighter and cheaper. Hope this helps. All the best. __________________ Graeme

June 14th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#5
Martin Mayer Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 416	Is there any pliability in the joint between the J-rod and the Z1's mic clamp? i.e. : (a) has the J-rod the SAME diameter as a mike, and hence Sony's eight little rubber bumps inside the mic mount are NOT squashed hard flat, and still have a little "give" in them?, or (b) has the J-rod a GREATER diameter than a mic, and hence Sony's bumps are squashed hard flat, resulting in a "solid" mechanical link between the J-rod and the Z1? __________________ Martin at HeadSpin HD on Blu-ray

June 14th, 2006, 01:38 PM	#7
Martin Mayer Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 416	Thanks, Joe! :) __________________ Martin at HeadSpin HD on Blu-ray

June 14th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#8
Jack D. Hubbard Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 342	Lightwave The Lightwave MM-XL-1 shockmount for Canon fits perfectly on the Z1, gets the Rycote out of the frame. Cost $125 at B & H and for me was well worth the price. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigationAnd I see that wrangler Greg Boston has one for sale in Private Classifieds for $100. That's a deal. Last edited by Jack D. Hubbard; June 15th, 2006 at 12:42 AM. Reason: New Information

June 14th, 2006, 03:28 AM	#3
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Well because im a sucker for small business' i bought the jrod, someone had to try it. It arrived today and i had play with it, works very well. I got an xtra shoe attached to it for a bit extra so i can put a radio reciever on it while still using my gun and camera light. Pictures here - http://atbnz.orcon.net.nz/jrod/ And before you ask.. no that wont be the microphone or mount it'll be using. It was just there and handy for the photo.

June 14th, 2006, 05:11 AM	#4
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	Both those accessories look very good. The Rode seems quite practical, though a bit limited in mic positioning. The J-Rod seems more flexible and universal, as it will allow holding a radio-mic and will let people use better wind-protection. As I think mic positioning should be as much away from the camera as possible, I think the J-Rod will fulfill that need better. But the Rode will be lighter to use and simpler. Just put the mic between the rubber bands and off you go. Cute.

June 14th, 2006, 01:28 PM	#6
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	The J rod wasn't quite big enough to fit in the clamp, but i was provided with 3 or 4 strips of rubber with a sticky backing if this problem arose. I only had to stick on one to the J Rod and now there is no play there at all, so yes, very solid. Im Going to be getting an AT897 very soon which will come with a rode mount anyway, so i wont have to worry about vibrations after that.

August 13th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#9
Godfrey Layne Tourist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Posts: 2	Finally I ordered my j-rod yeaterday and am looking forward to using it on my Xh-A1. i hav eheard nothign but good reviews and want to try it out.

August 18th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#10
Bryan Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 277	I got my twin mount j-rod last month, and it's great! moving my AT897 back that far centers the cam's balance, gets the softie out of frame, i like it. I did use one of the provided rubber pieces to size the j-rod to the mic-mount, and now it's SOLID.

August 21st, 2009, 10:49 AM	#11
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	I've been using the J-Rods for over two years now and love em. I use the twin with my modded Sony FX1's (modded with the Z1 mic mount). I use the Rode NTG2 shotgun with a Beyerdynamic low profile mic mount, and Sennhesier G2 wireless mounted on the side. I even had a J-Rod custom designed so I could mount the shotgun mic and/or 2 Sennhesier wireless units to my setup. I love the J-Rod because it frees up additional mounting pints on my camera (cold shoe on front and handle bracket on the cameras handle. Also I prefer having my radio receivers vertical as it offers better reception than when mounted horizontal. BTW, my main FX1 is mounted up to the max with Comer1800 LED light on front of camera, MRC1K (CF recorder) on handle via handle bracket, and shotgun mic and wireless mounted in the mic holder via J-Rod Twin. My audio is being fed from the mic and transmitter into a Juicedlink CX2100 XLR adapter box. It's loaded by very efficient for my needs. If I had the funds I would upgrade to Sony Z5's which would take the MRC1K directly on the back and built in XLRs. But for my needs my 4 FX1's still suffice great. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com

August 21st, 2009, 11:49 AM	#12
Kyle Ehrenreich Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mandeville, Louisiana Posts: 42	J-Rod and the XH-A1 The J-Rod works perfectly with my XH-A1. I have been using it for over a year and when you want a lav mike, a light and possibly another accessory, they can be placed on cameras shoe and the j-mount at the same time. An excellent accessory that I am pleased with. __________________ Kyle Ehrenreich DP Professional Video Productions