Z1 mic holder. Stupid question, simple answer? at DVinfo.net

Harm Millaard · December 31st, 2007, 06:59 AM

When using a Sennheiser ME66 or Beyerdynamic MCE87-NCS shotgun with a Rycote softie attached, it gets into view in the upper right corner of the video when fully zoomed out, let alone when attaching a wide angle.

Are there any alternatives, apart from using the accessory shoe, which gets into the way of the flip out LCD screen, to get the mic positioned somewhat higher? I thought Rode has the SM5 suspension, but they are difficult to get over here.

What would you suggest?

John M. Graham · December 31st, 2007, 07:56 AM

This may do it for you:

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

Steven Davis · December 31st, 2007, 09:29 AM

I use this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...and_Sound.html

along with a shotgun mount. It is a little bulky, but I haven't had a chance to fashion my own hotshoe mount yet.

Harm Millaard · December 31st, 2007, 11:45 AM

John,

That was the one I was looking for. I remember having seen the link here before but could not find it. Thanks and a happy New Year.

Steven,

Thanks for the quick reply. I already have that one, but in this case it did not fit the bill for my intentions, island hopping in the Caribbean on a sailing yacht, where I need both shotgun, wireless mic and on camera lighting. I will use your suggestion as well for the other two items. Happy New Year to you as well.

Jamie Walshe · December 31st, 2007, 12:08 PM

may i just chip in to recommend the j rod a little more, it truely is excellent and has solved all sorts of on camera mic mounting problems with me. really worth the money.

Harm Millaard · December 31st, 2007, 03:00 PM

I have already ordered it, right after John's tip. Thanks for the heads-up.

Jeff Rhode · February 3rd, 2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys !
I am glad that The J-Rod is working so well for you !

December 31st, 2007, 06:59 AM	#1
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Z1 mic holder. Stupid question, simple answer? When using a Sennheiser ME66 or Beyerdynamic MCE87-NCS shotgun with a Rycote softie attached, it gets into view in the upper right corner of the video when fully zoomed out, let alone when attaching a wide angle. Are there any alternatives, apart from using the accessory shoe, which gets into the way of the flip out LCD screen, to get the mic positioned somewhat higher? I thought Rode has the SM5 suspension, but they are difficult to get over here. What would you suggest?

December 31st, 2007, 09:29 AM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	I use this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...and_Sound.html along with a shotgun mount. It is a little bulky, but I haven't had a chance to fashion my own hotshoe mount yet. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

December 31st, 2007, 07:56 AM	#2
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	This may do it for you: http://www.thej-rod.com/

December 31st, 2007, 11:45 AM	#4
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	John, That was the one I was looking for. I remember having seen the link here before but could not find it. Thanks and a happy New Year. Steven, Thanks for the quick reply. I already have that one, but in this case it did not fit the bill for my intentions, island hopping in the Caribbean on a sailing yacht, where I need both shotgun, wireless mic and on camera lighting. I will use your suggestion as well for the other two items. Happy New Year to you as well.

December 31st, 2007, 12:08 PM	#5
Jamie Walshe New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 5	may i just chip in to recommend the j rod a little more, it truely is excellent and has solved all sorts of on camera mic mounting problems with me. really worth the money.

December 31st, 2007, 03:00 PM	#6
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	I have already ordered it, right after John's tip. Thanks for the heads-up.

February 3rd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#7
Jeff Rhode Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 169	Thanks for the compliments guys ! I am glad that The J-Rod is working so well for you !