Something to hold a shotgun mic in place at DVinfo.net

Richard Darge · January 19th, 2005, 02:20 AM

Is there a product out there that will slip into the hot shoe of my gl2 to just hold a shotgun microphone?

thanks

Ken Tanaka · January 19th, 2005, 02:48 AM

There sure is, Richard. Lightwave Systems' MiniMount is probably the best. To use with the GL2 you would likely also need their Universal Shoe Carriage.

There are others, but this provides excellent isolation from camera handling sounds.

Michael Kopp · January 19th, 2005, 12:53 PM

the lightwave is nice, but was too expensive my my needs.

i went with the Beyerdynamic EA86 Camera Shoe Shock Mount. Only $29.99 and it's been working for me for 6 months without issue.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=108256&is=REG

Oscar Sanchez · January 28th, 2005, 03:00 PM

Does anybody know of a mount that can support both the Azden SGM mic and a Varilux Pro light together on top of a GL2? Is this possible?

Marco Leavitt · January 29th, 2005, 10:17 AM

Michael,
I don't see any kind of locking ring on the Beyerdynamic. How do you tighten it on to the hotshoe?

Andrew Hogan · January 30th, 2005, 12:11 AM

No it doesn't have a locking ring but seems to work fine. The Audio Technica AT 8415 does have a locking ring but it is more expensive and bigger and heavier and taller. The AT 8415 can adjust the angle of the mic too.
I haven't really used the Beyer yet other than trying it on the XM2 but I think it'll be great. And I think it will hold my AT mic better then the AT holder too without it sliding forward outta the holder.

Miguel Lombana · February 1st, 2005, 11:00 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Oscar Sanchez : Does anybody know of a mount that can support both the Azden SGM mic and a Varilux Pro light together on top of a GL2? Is this possible? -->>>

I use this configuration and posted some pics of my setup a while back in this group, however my websites are down due to my new ips not allowing servers :-(

Anyway, from BHPhotovideo: Mamiya MADSA645PTL

This will work perfectly for you ...

Miguel

January 19th, 2005, 02:20 AM	#1
Richard Darge New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: HOLLYWOOD, CA Posts: 7	Something to hold a shotgun mic in place Is there a product out there that will slip into the hot shoe of my gl2 to just hold a shotgun microphone? thanks

January 19th, 2005, 02:48 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	There sure is, Richard. Lightwave Systems' MiniMount is probably the best. To use with the GL2 you would likely also need their Universal Shoe Carriage. There are others, but this provides excellent isolation from camera handling sounds. __________________ 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

January 19th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#3
Michael Kopp New Boot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 8	cheap shotgun holder the lightwave is nice, but was too expensive my my needs. i went with the Beyerdynamic EA86 Camera Shoe Shock Mount. Only $29.99 and it's been working for me for 6 months without issue. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=108256&is=REG

January 28th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#4
Oscar Sanchez New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mercedes, Texas Posts: 8	Azden SGM-1X and light mount Does anybody know of a mount that can support both the Azden SGM mic and a Varilux Pro light together on top of a GL2? Is this possible?

February 1st, 2005, 11:00 AM	#7
Miguel Lombana Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Litchfield Park, AZ (W/of Phoenix) Posts: 502	Re: Azden SGM-1X and light mount <<<-- Originally posted by Oscar Sanchez : Does anybody know of a mount that can support both the Azden SGM mic and a Varilux Pro light together on top of a GL2? Is this possible? -->>> I use this configuration and posted some pics of my setup a while back in this group, however my websites are down due to my new ips not allowing servers :-( Anyway, from BHPhotovideo: Mamiya MADSA645PTL This will work perfectly for you ... Miguel __________________ Miguel Lombana http://www.miguellombana.com & http://www.phoenixhamradio.com

January 29th, 2005, 10:17 AM	#5
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Michael, I don't see any kind of locking ring on the Beyerdynamic. How do you tighten it on to the hotshoe?

January 30th, 2005, 12:11 AM	#6
Andrew Hogan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canberra AUSTRALIA Posts: 169	No it doesn't have a locking ring but seems to work fine. The Audio Technica AT 8415 does have a locking ring but it is more expensive and bigger and heavier and taller. The AT 8415 can adjust the angle of the mic too. I haven't really used the Beyer yet other than trying it on the XM2 but I think it'll be great. And I think it will hold my AT mic better then the AT holder too without it sliding forward outta the holder.