Heavy Duty Handheld Mic Clamp? at DVinfo.net

Craig Terott · November 27th, 2010, 11:26 PM

I have this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/278079-REG/MIC_EZE_M3_E5_M3_E5_Vertical_Locking_Microphone.html
I'm having difficulty finding something just a bit more heavy duty. Any suggestions?

Richard Crowley · November 28th, 2010, 02:06 AM

Please clarify. Are you looking for something with a beefier microphone CLIP?
Or are you looking for something with a more positive positioning system (vs. flex shaft).

I don't see what part of that has anything to do with "handheld"?

Colin McDonald · November 28th, 2010, 02:21 AM

For parking a weighty mic when it's NOT being handheld?

The type shown in the link has a tendency to wilt over time as alas do many inexpensive mic supports.

Craig Terott · November 28th, 2010, 08:55 AM

"For parking a weighty mic when it's NOT being handheld?" YES

I have this mic. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/336615-REG/Audio_Technica_ATW_T341C_ATWT341_3000_Series_Handheld.html
It can barely be supported with my clamp. Can't seem to find anything heavier duty.

Gerry Gallegos · November 28th, 2010, 09:15 AM

No offense... but why on earth would you want a handheld wireless mic mounted on your camera?

If you need to carry it around on the ready for an interview, get a cordless drill holster from hardware store and keep it on you like cops keep their flashlights.

Craig Terott · November 28th, 2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Crowley

Please clarify. Are you looking for something with a beefier microphone CLIP?

Yes a beefier microphone clip will help do the job. The gooseneck we have is probably adequate but the clip is something we fuss with whenever we use it (wasting valuable time). Tighten the crap out of the wingnut and it still can barely support the weight or barely open wide enough to clamp. I just wish that B&H carried something one step up from it.

Craig Terott · November 28th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Gallegos

No offense... but why on earth would you want a handheld wireless mic mounted on your camera?

I don't want a cordless mic mounted on my camera but I do sometimes want to mount a mic near a sound source at a time when I'm 100 feet away for example.

Colin McDonald · November 28th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Does it have to be a clip on type? The trouble with heavy duty clips is that they can require a real effort to fit and especially remove at the end of a tiring shoot. I have some lights which have a clip option and they are at the limit of my strength. The first one is difficult enough, but the last one is a killer.

Could you not use a conventional desk or floor stand at least some of the time?

Craig Terott · November 28th, 2010, 10:25 AM

I like the clamp method whenever it's feasible. We carry sooooo much damn equipment already. The clamp eliminates a stand (which can not be packed in a camera bag like the clamp/gooseneck can).

Chris Soucy · November 28th, 2010, 01:29 PM

I reckon that if you couldn't modify something here: CAMCORDER MOUNTING BRACKETS

to do what you want, you're not trying.

Or is a spring calmp more up your street?:

Lighting Clamps Spring Clamps - Manfrotto Lighting Accessories

Plenty more where that lot came from.

Cheers,

CS

Giroud Francois · November 28th, 2010, 02:34 PM

go into a DiY shop, buy a solid clamp for 5$, buy a light ball head on ebay for 15$, screw all that togheter.

Dean C. Smith · February 10th, 2013, 11:30 PM

I put this together • http://twitpic.com/bd27ep

Trevor Dennis · February 11th, 2013, 03:02 PM

Try Google with Manfrotto clamps

Not primarily designed for mics, but sure can be adapted. Then think about camera rig monitor extension arms and mounts. They are way stronger than you'd think, and can be adapted to anything.

GoodDigitalshop | Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp 3pcs + 244N, 244RC Arm Kit

November 27th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#1
Craig Terott Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 691	Heavy Duty Handheld Mic Clamp? I have this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/278079-REG/MIC_EZE_M3_E5_M3_E5_Vertical_Locking_Microphone.html I'm having difficulty finding something just a bit more heavy duty. Any suggestions?

November 28th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#10
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,692 Images: 18	Hi, guys............. I reckon that if you couldn't modify something here: CAMCORDER MOUNTING BRACKETS to do what you want, you're not trying. Or is a spring calmp more up your street?: Lighting Clamps Spring Clamps - Manfrotto Lighting Accessories Plenty more where that lot came from. Cheers, CS

February 10th, 2013, 11:30 PM	#12
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February 11th, 2013, 03:02 PM	#13
Trevor Dennis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand, Rapaura (near Blenheim) Posts: 434	Re: Heavy Duty Handheld Mic Clamp? Try Google with Manfrotto clamps Not primarily designed for mics, but sure can be adapted. Then think about camera rig monitor extension arms and mounts. They are way stronger than you'd think, and can be adapted to anything. GoodDigitalshop \| Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp 3pcs + 244N, 244RC Arm Kit __________________ Stills at: www.flickr.com/photos/trevor-dennis/

November 28th, 2010, 02:06 AM	#2
Richard Crowley Trustee Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,238	Please clarify. Are you looking for something with a beefier microphone CLIP? Or are you looking for something with a more positive positioning system (vs. flex shaft). I don't see what part of that has anything to do with "handheld"?

November 28th, 2010, 02:21 AM	#3
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	For parking a weighty mic when it's NOT being handheld? The type shown in the link has a tendency to wilt over time as alas do many inexpensive mic supports.

November 28th, 2010, 08:55 AM	#4
Craig Terott Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 691	"For parking a weighty mic when it's NOT being handheld?" YES I have this mic. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/336615-REG/Audio_Technica_ATW_T341C_ATWT341_3000_Series_Handheld.html It can barely be supported with my clamp. Can't seem to find anything heavier duty.

November 28th, 2010, 09:15 AM	#5
Gerry Gallegos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 262	No offense... but why on earth would you want a handheld wireless mic mounted on your camera? If you need to carry it around on the ready for an interview, get a cordless drill holster from hardware store and keep it on you like cops keep their flashlights.

November 28th, 2010, 10:14 AM	#8
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Does it have to be a clip on type? The trouble with heavy duty clips is that they can require a real effort to fit and especially remove at the end of a tiring shoot. I have some lights which have a clip option and they are at the limit of my strength. The first one is difficult enough, but the last one is a killer. Could you not use a conventional desk or floor stand at least some of the time?

November 28th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#9
Craig Terott Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 691	I like the clamp method whenever it's feasible. We carry sooooo much damn equipment already. The clamp eliminates a stand (which can not be packed in a camera bag like the clamp/gooseneck can).

November 28th, 2010, 02:34 PM	#11
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	go into a DiY shop, buy a solid clamp for 5$, buy a light ball head on ebay for 15$, screw all that togheter.