Is there anyone else using this combo who can share their settings.

Just when I think it's balanced, it gradually looses it's balance.

My Merlin has a very slight give in the full extension of the arc. If you pull it open tight and screw tight, itcan still move (ie resting it on your hip.

just keep on trying!

(not at home, can't check any settings. but to be honest: you have to practice practice and you will get a feel for it. however when I started, I could not believe that I would master it)

by the way, I also have an hvr 1ve
I take the microphone off