Extra accessory to mount external mic? at DVinfo.net

Rob Zeigler · February 22nd, 2004, 11:22 PM

Hey all,

I've got my heart set on a Beachtek DXA-4P for an AT897 but was wondering if there was any other accessory available to mount the mic atop the GL2 when a boom is not an option? In case there was only one operator, for example.

I understand the MA300 has the optional "mic holder" attached to it's side but like I said, after some research I've gotten my heart set on the DXA-4P.

Ideally the AT897 would come with something that could plug into the accessory shoe.

Any insight? Thanks all.

Ken Tanaka · February 22nd, 2004, 11:28 PM

The Mini Rover is a popular gizmo for that function.

Rob Zeigler · February 23rd, 2004, 01:08 AM

Thanks Ken!

Robin Davies-Rollinson · February 23rd, 2004, 11:57 AM

I've got the BeachTek box and I use a BEYER EA86 SHOCK MOUNT which sits in the hot shoe on top of the camera.

http://www.ffilmiau-fflur.co.uk/Arri%20matte%20box.htm

Sorry if the file is a bit large - I'll have to get round to re-sizing them.

Rob Zeigler · February 23rd, 2004, 02:23 PM

Robin,

Not to get too off topic, but that is a HELL of a setup. I don't know if I've seen that kind of GL2/XM2 setup before. What do you use it for?

Graham Bernard · February 23rd, 2004, 04:58 PM

Ah, the igeniousness of us Brits . . .love it love it love it .. Tell me, I do love that eyepiece "glove" .. . now where did you get it? It looks like the thing I've been after .. . Grazie.

.. oh .. . did I say I loved your setup?!?!?!

Robin Davies-Rollinson · February 24th, 2004, 01:31 AM

It's an Arri matte box that I used to use on film cameras. I had the adapter plate made up for me in the BBC workshops here in Wales. It uses 3" x 4" filters - great for grads etc.
The light-shielding properties are excellent since the bellows can be pulled out quite a way (depending on focal length of lens.)
As for the eye-muff, it's just a suede/foam sweat absorber that is put into rental kit (I was using a Digibeta DSR790) as part of good customer care!
My camera is used for docs, mini-dramas and corporate work. People tend to forget it's mini-DV once they've seen the pictures.
My philosophy is that if you shoot and light professionally, you can make mini-dv far more acceptable :-)

Robin.

Joe Lloyd · February 24th, 2004, 02:35 PM

I must have one of those.............

Now if only I had any talent to make that adapter plate up....

February 22nd, 2004, 11:22 PM	#1
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Extra accessory to mount external mic? Hey all, I've got my heart set on a Beachtek DXA-4P for an AT897 but was wondering if there was any other accessory available to mount the mic atop the GL2 when a boom is not an option? In case there was only one operator, for example. I understand the MA300 has the optional "mic holder" attached to it's side but like I said, after some research I've gotten my heart set on the DXA-4P. Ideally the AT897 would come with something that could plug into the accessory shoe. Any insight? Thanks all. __________________ Rob Zeigler http://www.robzeigler.com

February 22nd, 2004, 11:28 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The Mini Rover is a popular gizmo for that function. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 23rd, 2004, 01:08 AM	#3
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Thanks Ken! __________________ Rob Zeigler http://www.robzeigler.com

February 23rd, 2004, 02:23 PM	#5
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Robin, Not to get too off topic, but that is a HELL of a setup. I don't know if I've seen that kind of GL2/XM2 setup before. What do you use it for? __________________ Rob Zeigler http://www.robzeigler.com

February 23rd, 2004, 04:58 PM	#6
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Eye Piece Glove Thingy Ah, the igeniousness of us Brits . . .love it love it love it .. Tell me, I do love that eyepiece "glove" .. . now where did you get it? It looks like the thing I've been after .. . Grazie. .. oh .. . did I say I loved your setup?!?!?!

February 23rd, 2004, 11:57 AM	#4
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I've got the BeachTek box and I use a BEYER EA86 SHOCK MOUNT which sits in the hot shoe on top of the camera. http://www.ffilmiau-fflur.co.uk/Arri%20matte%20box.htm Sorry if the file is a bit large - I'll have to get round to re-sizing them.

February 24th, 2004, 01:31 AM	#7
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	It's an Arri matte box that I used to use on film cameras. I had the adapter plate made up for me in the BBC workshops here in Wales. It uses 3" x 4" filters - great for grads etc. The light-shielding properties are excellent since the bellows can be pulled out quite a way (depending on focal length of lens.) As for the eye-muff, it's just a suede/foam sweat absorber that is put into rental kit (I was using a Digibeta DSR790) as part of good customer care! My camera is used for docs, mini-dramas and corporate work. People tend to forget it's mini-DV once they've seen the pictures. My philosophy is that if you shoot and light professionally, you can make mini-dv far more acceptable :-) Robin.

February 24th, 2004, 02:35 PM	#8
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	I must have one of those............. Now if only I had any talent to make that adapter plate up.... __________________ Catalina Productions http://www.catalina.co.nz