Alternate mic mount for HD110 at DVinfo.net

Joshua Frye · January 31st, 2007, 02:17 PM

I'm trying to mount a Beyerdynamic MCE86 shotgun in the place of the supplied onboard mic. The Beyer is far too thick to properly fit the stock mounting. Is there another mount available which will fit larger diameter microphones?

I really don't want to use the accessory shoe to attach it becuase of the on camera AB lights I use.

The reason I want the MCE86 is because I consider it perfect as far as quality and pickup pattern go. The supplied mic on the HD110 IMO, and as noted in other threads, is not adequate in some situations.

Thanks for all the help, and I love reading the forums.

Marc Colemont · February 1st, 2007, 03:37 AM

I use an extra module which also removes noises from the camera. I will look up the partnumber when I get home tonight.

Les Howarth · February 1st, 2007, 07:22 AM

I have one of these: RODE SM5
It even comes with a spare set of silicone bands!
Also versions for Accessory shoe etc.
http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Pro...016fbde6c41986

I use it with a RODE NT1G, also works with AT835 etc. but the cam looks scary with a longer mic on it

les H

Robert Castiglione · February 1st, 2007, 07:46 AM

KTek also makes a suspension that fits onto the JVC and provides much better isolation. You will definitely get lots of handling noise using a good quality shotgun on the camera itself.

Rob

Joshua Frye · February 1st, 2007, 11:10 AM

I shoot primarily sports in loud environments, hence the tight pickup. In a Basketball courtside situation, handling noise is probably the least of my problems. Thanks for all the replies so far.

Does JVC not make a replacement mic clamp that can handle thicker mics? I'm trying to avoid enlarging the camera profile by using an offset adapter/shockmount.

Sergio Barbosa · February 1st, 2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua Frye

I'm trying to mount a Beyerdynamic MCE86 shotgun in the place of the supplied onboard mic. The Beyer is far too thick to properly fit the stock mounting. Is there another mount available which will fit larger diameter microphones?

Hi!
I really don't know how thick that microphone can be, yet, I have a Sony ECM-672, which is definitely thicker than the stock JVC, but I managed to mount it.
I just open the clamp, place the microphone on the bottom part of the clamp and squeeze both parts of the clamp while I tighten the screw (just enough, since it won't screw all the way in). My mic barely fits there, but it does, and I have to admit that the first time I did it, I was afraid it would break, but it holds up pretty well.
Please don't blame me if you break it on "my" account.
Cheers,
Sergio.

Robert Castiglione · February 1st, 2007, 04:37 PM

Joshua,

I have not heard of an thicker or replacement mic mount that goes directly onto the camera. The current mount only seems to mount pretty standard shotgun style microphones.

For example, there is no way you could mount a Rode hypercardiod of the fixed capsule X/Y stereo mic on the JVC without using some sort of off set extender of which there are several available.

rob

Joshua Frye · February 1st, 2007, 05:33 PM

Again; thanks for all the replies.

The Beyer is even thicker then the Sony ECM series.

I've found a way of mounting the MCE86 now though. I just take the foam off, and where the profile is cut down a bit, tighten it down, and then push it forward, then put the windscreen back on.

In anycase, I appreciate all the help, but if there's a replacement mount out there somewhere, I'd still be interesed.

Marc Colemont · February 2nd, 2007, 02:34 AM

I looked it up. It's a K-TEK microphone anti-shock mount I have. It fits into the existing Mic-mount of the camera.
It also places my shotgun higher, so it doesn't hit the Mattebox.

January 31st, 2007, 02:17 PM	#1
Joshua Frye New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johnson City Tenn. Posts: 15	Alternate mic mount for HD110 I'm trying to mount a Beyerdynamic MCE86 shotgun in the place of the supplied onboard mic. The Beyer is far too thick to properly fit the stock mounting. Is there another mount available which will fit larger diameter microphones? I really don't want to use the accessory shoe to attach it becuase of the on camera AB lights I use. The reason I want the MCE86 is because I consider it perfect as far as quality and pickup pattern go. The supplied mic on the HD110 IMO, and as noted in other threads, is not adequate in some situations. Thanks for all the help, and I love reading the forums.

February 1st, 2007, 07:22 AM	#3
Les Howarth Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester England Posts: 40	I have one of these: RODE SM5 It even comes with a spare set of silicone bands! Also versions for Accessory shoe etc. http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Pro...016fbde6c41986 I use it with a RODE NT1G, also works with AT835 etc. but the cam looks scary with a longer mic on it les H Last edited by Les Howarth; February 1st, 2007 at 08:24 AM.

February 1st, 2007, 03:37 AM	#2
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	I use an extra module which also removes noises from the camera. I will look up the partnumber when I get home tonight.

February 1st, 2007, 07:46 AM	#4
Robert Castiglione Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremantle, Western Australia Posts: 253	KTek also makes a suspension that fits onto the JVC and provides much better isolation. You will definitely get lots of handling noise using a good quality shotgun on the camera itself. Rob

February 1st, 2007, 11:10 AM	#5
Joshua Frye New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johnson City Tenn. Posts: 15	I shoot primarily sports in loud environments, hence the tight pickup. In a Basketball courtside situation, handling noise is probably the least of my problems. Thanks for all the replies so far. Does JVC not make a replacement mic clamp that can handle thicker mics? I'm trying to avoid enlarging the camera profile by using an offset adapter/shockmount.

February 1st, 2007, 04:37 PM	#7
Robert Castiglione Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremantle, Western Australia Posts: 253	Joshua, I have not heard of an thicker or replacement mic mount that goes directly onto the camera. The current mount only seems to mount pretty standard shotgun style microphones. For example, there is no way you could mount a Rode hypercardiod of the fixed capsule X/Y stereo mic on the JVC without using some sort of off set extender of which there are several available. rob

February 1st, 2007, 05:33 PM	#8
Joshua Frye New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johnson City Tenn. Posts: 15	Again; thanks for all the replies. The Beyer is even thicker then the Sony ECM series. I've found a way of mounting the MCE86 now though. I just take the foam off, and where the profile is cut down a bit, tighten it down, and then push it forward, then put the windscreen back on. In anycase, I appreciate all the help, but if there's a replacement mount out there somewhere, I'd still be interesed.

February 2nd, 2007, 02:34 AM	#9
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	I looked it up. It's a K-TEK microphone anti-shock mount I have. It fits into the existing Mic-mount of the camera. It also places my shotgun higher, so it doesn't hit the Mattebox.