solution for using 'thin' XLR mic in XH A1/G1 holder? at DVinfo.net

Brent Ethington · November 6th, 2006, 05:00 PM

I've got an ME66 shotgun mic I'd like to use, but it's too thin for use in the XH A1/G1 holder. Is there a solution available that fits on the mic to widen it so it fits better in the holder?

Chris Hurd · November 6th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Take your mic (and if you want, unscrew the mic clamp and take it along too) down to your nearest Home Depot, Lowe's or whatever hardware store is nearby. Find the correct diameter rubber bushings... those with a half-inch to two-inch length sleeve will do the job nicely, and will set you back all of a couple of bucks.

Steve Nunez · November 6th, 2006, 05:27 PM

Foam tape will work as well- you'll get some good varieties at radio-control hobby stores as r/c'ers use them to isolate their receivers from vibration.
I use them in my helicoters and they come in all sizes and colors and new ones are even "gel" coated- they wont let the mic slip back/forth....try it out and see if it works for you.

Brent Ethington · November 6th, 2006, 05:29 PM

thanks Chris & Steve!

I figured there was a simple solution... :-)

Pete Bauer · November 6th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Not to "one-up" the Content Mafia himself, but I've just taken some 1/4" thick packing foam that was lying around, cut it into rectangular strips, and wrapped it around a thin shotgun mic as filler/padding/stabilization/extra vibration isolation between the mic and the camera mount. Cost = 0 dollars. Works great.

Michael Padilla · November 6th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Post images :)

Lou Bruno · November 6th, 2006, 10:10 PM

A bicycle tube works wonders. Just cut up the rubber to size.

Joe Lawry · November 7th, 2006, 12:05 AM

One word, Gaff.

Noel Evans · November 7th, 2006, 03:41 AM

Stuff in some spare foam from a hard case if you have one.

November 6th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#1
Brent Ethington Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WA Posts: 180	solution for using 'thin' XLR mic in XH A1/G1 holder? I've got an ME66 shotgun mic I'd like to use, but it's too thin for use in the XH A1/G1 holder. Is there a solution available that fits on the mic to widen it so it fits better in the holder?

November 6th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Take your mic (and if you want, unscrew the mic clamp and take it along too) down to your nearest Home Depot, Lowe's or whatever hardware store is nearby. Find the correct diameter rubber bushings... those with a half-inch to two-inch length sleeve will do the job nicely, and will set you back all of a couple of bucks. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 6th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Foam tape will work as well- you'll get some good varieties at radio-control hobby stores as r/c'ers use them to isolate their receivers from vibration. I use them in my helicoters and they come in all sizes and colors and new ones are even "gel" coated- they wont let the mic slip back/forth....try it out and see if it works for you. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 6th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Not to "one-up" the Content Mafia himself, but I've just taken some 1/4" thick packing foam that was lying around, cut it into rectangular strips, and wrapped it around a thin shotgun mic as filler/padding/stabilization/extra vibration isolation between the mic and the camera mount. Cost = 0 dollars. Works great. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

November 6th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#7
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	A bicycle tube works wonders. Just cut up the rubber to size. __________________ Lou Bruno

November 6th, 2006, 05:29 PM	#4
Brent Ethington Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WA Posts: 180	thanks Chris & Steve! I figured there was a simple solution... :-)

November 6th, 2006, 09:58 PM	#6
Michael Padilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: O.C., CA United States Posts: 337	Post images :)

November 7th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#8
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	One word, Gaff.

November 7th, 2006, 03:41 AM	#9
Noel Evans Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 157	Stuff in some spare foam from a hard case if you have one.