View Full Version : PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose.


Jordan King
May 22nd, 2020, 02:20 PM
I have a PXW-x70 as well as an Azden 250cx shotgun microphone. Problem is it is loose in the shotgun mic holder, falls right out.

I bought a microphone spacer of the sony parts store, and while it fits nicely over the microphone, it is still too lose in the in holder with it clamped down.

This one : https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sony-part-number-317988201.aspx#

I have some upcoming shoots where I am going to need to fix this, but I'm finding very little info on how I can do so.

SOS.

Would love your thoughts!

Thank you!

Robert Young
May 22nd, 2020, 05:18 PM
I think the 250 CX is around the same diameter as my Rode NTG 1.
I just use a couple of wraps of thick elastic tape.
Kind of down and dirty, but it's worked fine for years.

Christopher Young
May 22nd, 2020, 08:25 PM
I've used old computer Mouse mats. The Neoprene foam type ones. Find a black one and just cut a strip to suit. Has anti vibration properties and ensures a decent fit. Works a treat.

Chris Young

Nate Haustein
May 22nd, 2020, 11:05 PM
1” rubber tubing from a hardware store. About $1/foot. Cut to length then splice once the long ways to allow the mic to slip in.

Jordan King
May 23rd, 2020, 03:04 PM
Thanks ya'll. I'll give these a shot!

Bob Searl
August 15th, 2020, 03:37 AM
Search ebay for ‘rubber tube insert sony.” Less than $3.00.