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Jordan King · May 22nd, 2020, 02:20 PM

I have a PXW-x70 as well as an Azden 250cx shotgun microphone. Problem is it is loose in the shotgun mic holder, falls right out.

I bought a microphone spacer of the sony parts store, and while it fits nicely over the microphone, it is still too lose in the in holder with it clamped down.

This one : https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...17988201.aspx#

I have some upcoming shoots where I am going to need to fix this, but I'm finding very little info on how I can do so.

SOS.

Would love your thoughts!

Thank you!

Robert Young · May 22nd, 2020, 05:18 PM

I think the 250 CX is around the same diameter as my Rode NTG 1.
I just use a couple of wraps of thick elastic tape.
Kind of down and dirty, but it's worked fine for years.

Christopher Young · May 22nd, 2020, 08:25 PM

I've used old computer Mouse mats. The Neoprene foam type ones. Find a black one and just cut a strip to suit. Has anti vibration properties and ensures a decent fit. Works a treat.

Chris Young

Nate Haustein · May 22nd, 2020, 11:05 PM

1” rubber tubing from a hardware store. About $1/foot. Cut to length then splice once the long ways to allow the mic to slip in.

Jordan King · May 23rd, 2020, 03:04 PM

Thanks ya'll. I'll give these a shot!

Bob Searl · August 15th, 2020, 03:37 AM

Search ebay for ‘rubber tube insert sony.” Less than $3.00.

May 22nd, 2020, 02:20 PM	#1
Jordan King Tourist Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Byron Center Posts: 2	PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. I have a PXW-x70 as well as an Azden 250cx shotgun microphone. Problem is it is loose in the shotgun mic holder, falls right out. I bought a microphone spacer of the sony parts store, and while it fits nicely over the microphone, it is still too lose in the in holder with it clamped down. This one : https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...17988201.aspx# I have some upcoming shoots where I am going to need to fix this, but I'm finding very little info on how I can do so. SOS. Would love your thoughts! Thank you!

May 22nd, 2020, 05:18 PM	#2
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	Re: PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. I think the 250 CX is around the same diameter as my Rode NTG 1. I just use a couple of wraps of thick elastic tape. Kind of down and dirty, but it's worked fine for years. __________________ Bob

May 22nd, 2020, 08:25 PM	#3
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,567	Re: PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. I've used old computer Mouse mats. The Neoprene foam type ones. Find a black one and just cut a strip to suit. Has anti vibration properties and ensures a decent fit. Works a treat. Chris Young

May 22nd, 2020, 11:05 PM	#4
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. 1” rubber tubing from a hardware store. About $1/foot. Cut to length then splice once the long ways to allow the mic to slip in. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

May 23rd, 2020, 03:04 PM	#5
Jordan King Tourist Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Byron Center Posts: 2	Re: PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. Thanks ya'll. I'll give these a shot!

August 15th, 2020, 03:37 AM	#6
Bob Searl Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WILMINGTON, NC, USA Posts: 26	Re: PXW-X70, Shotgun Mic Too Loose. Search ebay for ‘rubber tube insert sony.” Less than $3.00.