It doesnt fit! Rode SM3 at DVinfo.net

Rapo Nazarko · April 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM

I finally decided on the Rode NTG2 kit from B&H allong with the SM3. Guess what??? yup...the shoe mount doesn't fit! On one end of the mount that slides into the cams hotshoe, there are "nubs" that stick out. Those will not allow it to seat into the camera. Also, the area tapers inward towards the back of the camera, so allong with the nubs, it will only slide in not even a quarter the way in. I guess if I filed the nubs down, it might fit. Has anyone else tried useing a RODE mount?

Rapo

Rob Unck · April 4th, 2007, 08:05 PM

Another member had some advice about Rode mounts here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=90271

Nelson Cole · April 5th, 2007, 12:00 AM

I have the Rode VideoMic. Does anyone know if that would fit the HV20?

Roland Gatto · April 5th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Rapo,

I just received my SM3 today and had to file down the nubs. I did trial and error to file them as little as possible (or else the mount would be loose in the shoe).

I insert the mount so that the nub-side fits in the back of the shoe.

Worked like a charm!

Rapo Nazarko · April 5th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Thanks Roland,

I fugured it would work, actually a simple fix, but I have always had a complex about messing (altering) things (like filing the tabs), but I guess its the only way to use a mic huh? Does it mess with the small "Canon brand mic" contacts? The NTG2 is HUGE in this little cam, But I am sure I will enjoey the results?

Rapo

Rapo Nazarko · April 5th, 2007, 06:56 PM

ps - Roland,

What mic are you mounting on the cam?

Rapo

Allan Black · April 5th, 2007, 06:57 PM

When you start filing it down, use the trial and error method slowly.
Take some evenly off each side and whatever you do don't let the filings fall into the head of the mic. Cover it up.
Cheers.

Roland Gatto · April 6th, 2007, 12:38 AM

yeah, i would remove the mic from the sm3 before you start filing away.

rapo, i know what you mean about "messing" with stuff - i'm the same way. unfortunately, rode technical support was totally unfamiliar with the hv20 and the tabs on the sm3! so i took matters into my own hands, and it seems to have worked.

as far as i can tell, the contacts do not seem to be affected.

and i'm using the at822 by audio-technica.

good luck!

Larry Kamerman · April 6th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson Cole

I have the Rode VideoMic. Does anyone know if that would fit the HV20?

It does. It's what I'm using.

Elmer Lang · April 6th, 2007, 07:01 PM

Just curiously, how is the audio with your external mics? No motor noise, zoom noise? Is your mic balanced/unbalanced, stereo/mono?

I ask because I just got the HV20 and the audio from captured video with external mic is noiser than the internal. It's a little SONY a friend lent me.
I'm using FCP5.1.4.

I'm a bit baffled.

best,
elmer

Jeff DeMaagd · April 6th, 2007, 07:40 PM

I think I've seen this issue posted on a different site.

Are there good pictures of the offending nubs?

Rapo Nazarko · April 6th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Here are a few pics of the cam with the NTG-2 on board, along with a cousin.

:-)

Rapo

Elmer Lang · April 8th, 2007, 02:23 PM

How is the audio of the NTG-2 mic with the HV20? Getting any motor noise or zoom grunge?

best,
elmer

Jim Rog · June 5th, 2007, 12:00 PM

WOW that is really big on that small little cam

Yes i would also like to know how well the NTG2 works with the HV20

is the Rode VideoMic any smaller then the NTG2

Jules Ruez · June 5th, 2007, 12:21 PM

The stereo Videomic fits on the HV20 with no problem. Just tighten it down and you're ready to go. The furry windshield hairs MAY get into the frame but either "combing" the hairs back or changing the windshield alleviates that.

April 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#1
Rapo Nazarko New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	It doesnt fit! Rode SM3 I finally decided on the Rode NTG2 kit from B&H allong with the SM3. Guess what??? yup...the shoe mount doesn't fit! On one end of the mount that slides into the cams hotshoe, there are "nubs" that stick out. Those will not allow it to seat into the camera. Also, the area tapers inward towards the back of the camera, so allong with the nubs, it will only slide in not even a quarter the way in. I guess if I filed the nubs down, it might fit. Has anyone else tried useing a RODE mount? Rapo

April 5th, 2007, 12:00 AM	#3
Nelson Cole Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Skowhegan, Maine Posts: 70	Rode VideoMic? I have the Rode VideoMic. Does anyone know if that would fit the HV20?

April 6th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#12
Rapo Nazarko New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	Here are a few pics of the cam with the NTG-2 on board, along with a cousin. :-) Rapo Attached Thumbnails

April 4th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#2
Rob Unck Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Södertälje, Sweden Posts: 59	Another member had some advice about Rode mounts here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=90271

April 5th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Roland Gatto Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 41	Rapo, I just received my SM3 today and had to file down the nubs. I did trial and error to file them as little as possible (or else the mount would be loose in the shoe). I insert the mount so that the nub-side fits in the back of the shoe. Worked like a charm!

April 5th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#5
Rapo Nazarko New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	Thanks Roland, I fugured it would work, actually a simple fix, but I have always had a complex about messing (altering) things (like filing the tabs), but I guess its the only way to use a mic huh? Does it mess with the small "Canon brand mic" contacts? The NTG2 is HUGE in this little cam, But I am sure I will enjoey the results? Rapo

April 5th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#6
Rapo Nazarko New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	ps - Roland, What mic are you mounting on the cam? Rapo

April 5th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#7
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	When you start filing it down, use the trial and error method slowly. Take some evenly off each side and whatever you do don't let the filings fall into the head of the mic. Cover it up. Cheers.

April 6th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#8
Roland Gatto Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 41	yeah, i would remove the mic from the sm3 before you start filing away. rapo, i know what you mean about "messing" with stuff - i'm the same way. unfortunately, rode technical support was totally unfamiliar with the hv20 and the tabs on the sm3! so i took matters into my own hands, and it seems to have worked. as far as i can tell, the contacts do not seem to be affected. and i'm using the at822 by audio-technica. good luck!

April 6th, 2007, 07:01 PM	#10
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	Just curiously, how is the audio with your external mics? No motor noise, zoom noise? Is your mic balanced/unbalanced, stereo/mono? I ask because I just got the HV20 and the audio from captured video with external mic is noiser than the internal. It's a little SONY a friend lent me. I'm using FCP5.1.4. I'm a bit baffled. best, elmer

April 6th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#11
Jeff DeMaagd Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Posts: 202	I think I've seen this issue posted on a different site. Are there good pictures of the offending nubs?

April 8th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#13
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	How is the audio of the NTG-2 mic with the HV20? Getting any motor noise or zoom grunge? best, elmer

June 5th, 2007, 12:00 PM	#14
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	WOW that is really big on that small little cam Yes i would also like to know how well the NTG2 works with the HV20 is the Rode VideoMic any smaller then the NTG2

June 5th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#15
Jules Ruez New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 18	The stereo Videomic fits on the HV20 with no problem. Just tighten it down and you're ready to go. The furry windshield hairs MAY get into the frame but either "combing" the hairs back or changing the windshield alleviates that.