RODE VideoMic & FX1

Chad Solo · September 1st, 2005, 04:43 AM

I'm wondering are you able to use the Rode Mic and the onboard mic on the FX1 at the same time or is it just one or the other? Thank's all for the help it's much appreciated.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · September 1st, 2005, 09:18 AM

Chad, it's a one-or-the-other on the FX1. You don't have independent control there.

Chad Solo · September 2nd, 2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle

Chad, it's a one-or-the-other on the FX1. You don't have independent control there.

Thank's for th reply I appreciate it.

Chad Solo · September 6th, 2005, 09:53 AM

Just recieved the Mic today and it will clear the LCD if you don't put it in the slot all the way. Seem's to work pretty good have to test it when my kids get home. Thank's all for the replies.

Anthony Cipriano · September 7th, 2005, 06:17 PM

I've been using this microphone for the past two months and have really enjoyed it. The only problem I have encountered is high distortion when videotaping a wedding reception and the dj's loudspeakers are blaring. I failed to check the "status" control and could have modulated the volume so make sure you do that when activating this microphone. I've just purchased an attenuating cable from Microphonemaddness.com to reduce some distortion so we'll see how that works. The major gripe I have about the microphone is due its unusual design, it extends considerably beyond the camcorder when affixed to the cold shoe attachment and many people have commented how "intimidating" the whole things look. I've been looking for a bracket to affix to the lcd screen so I can hang the microphone from there. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be interested. Other than the positioning of the mic on the FX-1, it's a great microphone!

Anthony Cipriano
apc52@cox.net

Guy Bruner · September 7th, 2005, 08:33 PM

Anthony,
Try a flash bracket.

Stu Holmes · September 7th, 2005, 09:17 PM

Anthony

The mounting point on the Rode Videomic itself can be adjusted forwards or backwards.
If you're finding that it extends too far forward, then just get a small cross-head screwdriver and on the metal plate that the rotary knob is attached to, you'll see that you can unscrew the knob and move it further forward.

I think there are 2 or 3 different positions for it. (In addition there's points for a tripod mount etc. too).

Final thing - the FX1 is a fairly "intimidating" looking beast anyway, so i don't think the Videomic makes much difference from that perspective !!

September 1st, 2005, 09:18 AM	#17
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Chad, it's a one-or-the-other on the FX1. You don't have independent control there. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

September 7th, 2005, 06:17 PM	#20
Anthony Cipriano Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cheshire, Connecticut Posts: 86	Rode Videomic I've been using this microphone for the past two months and have really enjoyed it. The only problem I have encountered is high distortion when videotaping a wedding reception and the dj's loudspeakers are blaring. I failed to check the "status" control and could have modulated the volume so make sure you do that when activating this microphone. I've just purchased an attenuating cable from Microphonemaddness.com to reduce some distortion so we'll see how that works. The major gripe I have about the microphone is due its unusual design, it extends considerably beyond the camcorder when affixed to the cold shoe attachment and many people have commented how "intimidating" the whole things look. I've been looking for a bracket to affix to the lcd screen so I can hang the microphone from there. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be interested. Other than the positioning of the mic on the FX-1, it's a great microphone! Anthony Cipriano apc52@cox.net

September 1st, 2005, 04:43 AM	#16
Chad Solo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: St.Petersburg,Fla Posts: 162	I'm wondering are you able to use the Rode Mic and the onboard mic on the FX1 at the same time or is it just one or the other? Thank's all for the help it's much appreciated.

September 6th, 2005, 09:53 AM	#19
Chad Solo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: St.Petersburg,Fla Posts: 162	Just recieved the Mic today and it will clear the LCD if you don't put it in the slot all the way. Seem's to work pretty good have to test it when my kids get home. Thank's all for the replies.

September 7th, 2005, 08:33 PM	#21
Guy Bruner Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ashford, AL Posts: 937	Anthony, Try a flash bracket.

September 7th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#22
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	Anthony The mounting point on the Rode Videomic itself can be adjusted forwards or backwards. If you're finding that it extends too far forward, then just get a small cross-head screwdriver and on the metal plate that the rotary knob is attached to, you'll see that you can unscrew the knob and move it further forward. I think there are 2 or 3 different positions for it. (In addition there's points for a tripod mount etc. too). Final thing - the FX1 is a fairly "intimidating" looking beast anyway, so i don't think the Videomic makes much difference from that perspective !!