Firestore and NTG-2 with Rode Shock Mount at DVinfo.net

Reggie Giles · February 18th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Hi All,

My Firestore is occupying the hot shoe on my A1, so I can't put the NTG-2 there.

I don't see another way to mount it unless I use the mic clamp that came with the camera, which defeats the purpose of buying the shock mount.

Can anybody suggest something that would allow me to use the Shock Mount?

Thanks,
Reggie Giles

Simon Sumner · February 18th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Use the Rode SM5 shockmount in the mic clamp instead.

http://www.videogear.co.uk/index.php...d&productId=26

Reggie Giles · February 18th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Thanks, Simon.

A big duhh on my part.

Kellen Dengler · February 18th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Or there is this:

http://www.thej-rod.com/

Jeff Rhode · February 21st, 2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellen Dengler

Or there is this:

http://www.thej-rod.com/

Thanks for the recommendation Kellen !

Reggie,
The J-Rod will give you more bang for your buck, because you will be able to mount a radio receiver in addition to your shock mount. You can also change shock mounts, which can not be done with the Rode.

Check it out !

Reggie Giles · February 21st, 2008, 09:47 AM

Yes, thanks Kellen and Jeff.

I went ahead and quickly snagged a Rode mount, but I will *definitely* get a J-Rod for my (hopefully) second A1. (Actually, I may STILL get one for my first one -- I didn't think I'd need a receiver, but I might after all).

This is a great site -- Everyone is quite helpful.

Jeff Rhode · February 22nd, 2008, 05:17 AM

BTW Reggie :
Although very expensive, the Bebob box for under the camera works great for the firestore. It holds it still with cables out of the way, protects it, and keeps the weight under the camera to help balance it.
Check it out :
http://tinyurl.com/yulhtx

February 18th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#1
Reggie Giles New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 8	Firestore and NTG-2 with Rode Shock Mount Hi All, My Firestore is occupying the hot shoe on my A1, so I can't put the NTG-2 there. I don't see another way to mount it unless I use the mic clamp that came with the camera, which defeats the purpose of buying the shock mount. Can anybody suggest something that would allow me to use the Shock Mount? Thanks, Reggie Giles

February 18th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#2
Simon Sumner New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9	Use the Rode SM5 shockmount in the mic clamp instead. http://www.videogear.co.uk/index.php...d&productId=26

February 18th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#3
Reggie Giles New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 8	Thanks, Simon. A big duhh on my part.

February 18th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#4
Kellen Dengler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 118	Or there is this: http://www.thej-rod.com/

February 21st, 2008, 09:47 AM	#6
Reggie Giles New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 8	Yes, thanks Kellen and Jeff. I went ahead and quickly snagged a Rode mount, but I will definitely get a J-Rod for my (hopefully) second A1. (Actually, I may STILL get one for my first one -- I didn't think I'd need a receiver, but I might after all). This is a great site -- Everyone is quite helpful.

February 22nd, 2008, 05:17 AM	#7
Jeff Rhode Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 169	BTW Reggie : Although very expensive, the Bebob box for under the camera works great for the firestore. It holds it still with cables out of the way, protects it, and keeps the weight under the camera to help balance it. Check it out : http://tinyurl.com/yulhtx