I have had the rode Videomic for awhile now and doing some edits I have been noticing that when I'm walking with the camera like when I walk with my son while I'm taping I notice the mic is picking up the sound of the rubberbands that hold it. IT's not good because it has ruined a few shoots already. You all out there that has this mic what have you done to make this not a issue ? If the camera is still it is fine just when I'm walking with it is where I have the problem you here a squicky noise. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank's

I have had the rode Videomic for awhile now and doing some edits I have been noticing that when I'm walking with the camera like when I walk with my son while I'm taping I notice the mic is picking up the sound of the rubberbands that hold it. IT's not good because it has ruined a few shoots already. You all out there that has this mic what have you done to make this not a issue ? If the camera is still it is fine just when I'm walking with it is where I have the problem you here a squicky noise. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank's

"Squicky"????? Sure it's not your shoes or change in your pockets? <grin>

Chad
I have the Videomic and ages ago i have put a dab of glue on all the plastic binding posts that the 8 rubber bands go around. This was done because i actually lost one of the bands while putting on the Deadcat. They ping off silently and i didn't notice at the time, so i lost one. Now they're glued on so no more lost bands.

Reason i mention this is that i don't recall having any squeaky bands, so i am speculating that the squeak is the rubber squeaking against the plastic posts, so try my soluition and i think you'll have no more squeaks.

The shockmount is unfortunately the worst thing about the Videomic. I wonder if you could get better bands? I'd call a few vendors and ask if they can suggest something.

Thank's for the replies. I will give Rode a email and see what they say.

Chad

The newer RODE Videomics ship with an extra set of rubber rings. Try doubling them up. If you have the older model (silver box), maybe give RODE a jingle and see if they can offer replacements. Also, a little belt dressing or WD-40 on the bands can quiet 'em down.

Chad
I have the Videomic and ages ago i have put a dab of glue on all the plastic binding posts that the 8 rubber bands go around.

Can I ask what type of glue you used (Elmer's white, wood, etc.)?

Also, I have not measured the diameter of the rubber "bands" but from my perspective, they look just like the 1/2" faucet-style ring gaskets you can pick up at just about any hardware store...

It was just Bostik general purpose liquid glue in a small metal tube - picked up in a supermarket in Australia. I know some glues can affect some plastics, but it's just general purpose glue and it said on the tube that it glues rubber & most plastics. It certainly did the job - no squeaks and no more lost rubber bands.

I think the glue idea is sound, if you'll pardon the pun. Use something safe like Weldbond (non-toxic white glue) or a sealant, such as Permatex Black Rubber Sealant (essentially neoprene in solution). A dab of silicone could also work.

As for the "rubber bands", go to you local auto-parts store, or even the plumbing section of a well-stocked DIY place, and look for O-rings. That's all they are. If you want extra-fancy O-rings, look up McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) and find O-rings made of a variety of materials.