Mic holder at DVinfo.net

Daniel Monahan · December 6th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Any reason why I shouldn't detach the stock external mic holder on the A1? (not the stock mic)

I have a hotshoe shockmount that I use instead.

Thanks

Eric Dyer · December 6th, 2006, 07:43 PM

I detached mine, I use my shock mount that came with my azden mic.

Holly Rognan · December 8th, 2006, 02:10 PM

I initially dettached mine, then I decided since I wasn't using it to modify it. I made a signifcantly better shock mount out of it. I cut out prefferations on the rim to allow me to put two rubber bands on it in a criss-cross fashion so I can mount my mic, securely, in it and have a very good shock absorber.

Without this mod, the handling noise was unbearable. Now I feel good about using a shotgun for run and gun stuff, without worries of excess handling noise.

I will post some pics and other small mods I have done to the cam very soon.

How do I do post pics?

Chris Hurd · December 8th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Holly, look for a "Manage Attachments" button in the Additional Options area which is below the Reply box when you're submitting a post. Looking forward to your pics!

Steven Glicker · December 8th, 2006, 10:39 PM

Holly, I'm looking forward to seeing your mods too.

Chris, one of my posting rules is, "You may not post attachments" and was wondering if this is the standard default setting for us newer folks.

December 6th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#1
Daniel Monahan New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 24	Mic holder Any reason why I shouldn't detach the stock external mic holder on the A1? (not the stock mic) I have a hotshoe shockmount that I use instead. Thanks

December 8th, 2006, 05:40 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Holly, look for a "Manage Attachments" button in the Additional Options area which is below the Reply box when you're submitting a post. Looking forward to your pics! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

December 6th, 2006, 07:43 PM	#2
Eric Dyer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 55	I detached mine, I use my shock mount that came with my azden mic.

December 8th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#3
Holly Rognan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Coalville America Posts: 244	I initially dettached mine, then I decided since I wasn't using it to modify it. I made a signifcantly better shock mount out of it. I cut out prefferations on the rim to allow me to put two rubber bands on it in a criss-cross fashion so I can mount my mic, securely, in it and have a very good shock absorber. Without this mod, the handling noise was unbearable. Now I feel good about using a shotgun for run and gun stuff, without worries of excess handling noise. I will post some pics and other small mods I have done to the cam very soon. How do I do post pics?

December 8th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#5
Steven Glicker Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 52	Holly, I'm looking forward to seeing your mods too. Chris, one of my posting rules is, "You may not post attachments" and was wondering if this is the standard default setting for us newer folks.