Z1U - Different Mic Mount?

David Mintzer · May 18th, 2006, 09:12 PM

Hi, I am using a Professional Sound Corp shock mount (59 bucks at B&H) with an extension that raises it slightly above the built in light shoe---It works great---no thumbing or other disturbing sounds.

Brendan Dunn · May 21st, 2006, 10:25 PM

Another option maybe - http://www.thej-rod.com/ At $50 it's almost cheap enough to buy just to try. Nice simple design too, almost looks like it belongs there. Anyone seen one of these in use?

Jack D. Hubbard · May 22nd, 2006, 12:26 AM

B&H sold me a Canon mount that works perfectly on the Z1, raising the mic (with a rycote furry) on an ME66 high enough so even when I use a wide angle it is not in the shot. It is the lightwave MM XL1 mount. Cost $125.

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It fits in the Z1 mic clamp like a OEM product. Haven't tried the others but this solved my problem of having the furry hang in the upper part of a Y angle shot.

George Yousko · May 23rd, 2006, 01:44 PM

Jack - that's the missing link - placing order next week - how that's ME66 mic? Suspect I'll end up with the same rig you have.

George

Tom Hardwick · May 24th, 2006, 01:26 AM

If you have the K6/ME66 in a Rycote Softie, the isolating rubber mount (comes with the Rycote) holds it all well clear of the lens, even when fitted with a 0.5x wide-angle converter.

Or am I missing something here?

tom.

Jack D. Hubbard · May 24th, 2006, 10:16 AM

George,

The Canon XL lightwave will fit in the existing mic holder for the Z1 It is rugged and adaptable, will carry a rycote and won't shear off. I have never had a problem, and it was worth the $125 from B&H. And better balance, leaving the shoe for either a mic or a light.

Jack

Jack D. Hubbard · May 25th, 2006, 05:54 PM

Hi George,

Forgot to tell you about the ME66. It has been very good. There is a lot of discussion and comparison of this mic with the 67, 416, Azdens, etc. It is a good workhorse shotgun mic. I use it inside and outside; needless to say it is better outside. I have been watching the mic trim a lot in the Z1 menu, because you can make some pretty significant adjustments depending on the ambient sound environment.

Jack

May 18th, 2006, 09:12 PM	#16
David Mintzer Rextilleon Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pleasantville, NY Posts: 520	Hi, I am using a Professional Sound Corp shock mount (59 bucks at B&H) with an extension that raises it slightly above the built in light shoe---It works great---no thumbing or other disturbing sounds. __________________ Red #97

May 22nd, 2006, 12:26 AM	#18
Jack D. Hubbard Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 342	Canon for Z1 B&H sold me a Canon mount that works perfectly on the Z1, raising the mic (with a rycote furry) on an ME66 high enough so even when I use a wide angle it is not in the shot. It is the lightwave MM XL1 mount. Cost $125. bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=167170&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation It fits in the Z1 mic clamp like a OEM product. Haven't tried the others but this solved my problem of having the furry hang in the upper part of a Y angle shot.

May 24th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#21
Jack D. Hubbard Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 342	Lightwave George, The Canon XL lightwave will fit in the existing mic holder for the Z1 It is rugged and adaptable, will carry a rycote and won't shear off. I have never had a problem, and it was worth the $125 from B&H. And better balance, leaving the shoe for either a mic or a light. Jack

May 25th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#22
Jack D. Hubbard Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 342	Me66 Hi George, Forgot to tell you about the ME66. It has been very good. There is a lot of discussion and comparison of this mic with the 67, 416, Azdens, etc. It is a good workhorse shotgun mic. I use it inside and outside; needless to say it is better outside. I have been watching the mic trim a lot in the Z1 menu, because you can make some pretty significant adjustments depending on the ambient sound environment. Jack

May 21st, 2006, 10:25 PM	#17
Brendan Dunn Tourist Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4	Another option maybe - http://www.thej-rod.com/ At $50 it's almost cheap enough to buy just to try. Nice simple design too, almost looks like it belongs there. Anyone seen one of these in use?

May 23rd, 2006, 01:44 PM	#19
George Yousko Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38	Jack - that's the missing link - placing order next week - how that's ME66 mic? Suspect I'll end up with the same rig you have. George

May 24th, 2006, 01:26 AM	#20
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	If you have the K6/ME66 in a Rycote Softie, the isolating rubber mount (comes with the Rycote) holds it all well clear of the lens, even when fitted with a 0.5x wide-angle converter. Or am I missing something here? tom.