PDX10's shotgun mount at DVinfo.net

Shawn Mielke · January 17th, 2004, 03:48 AM

Question put bluntly,

Does everyone like the PDX10's shotgun mount, or did we feel the need to improve?

Much obliged!

Mike Sanchez · January 18th, 2004, 03:47 AM

Shawn,

I've the TRV950....so cannot input....but.....you might make your question more specific to hint at what improvements might be made......is noise passing through it from the cam?....does it stick out too far??? etc.....

Shawn Mielke · January 18th, 2004, 01:56 PM

Thanks, Mike, but I'm not trying to adress any of MY specific problems,
I really just want to know if others have made the decision to replace the given mic mount, and what they went with instead.

It is true that I experience some amount of handling noise, although I am still rather new as an video/audio person, and will, in the very near future, begin working with mics much more sensitive than what I'm used to. I didn't mention all of this in the first place, though, because it turns my inquiry into one better suited in the Audio forum, and I wanted to hear from PDX10 users, how they feel about the standard mount, how other mounts sit on top of the XLR block, etc., etc.

Patrick Grealy · January 20th, 2004, 05:36 AM

I am quite happy with the mount as it stands.

I believe that if you are seriously into the audio side of video (and I record classical concerts) then you will be using extensive outboard mixers and microphones.

Therefore, All you need is XLR input to your camera. As long at these inputs are not too intrusive and allow you to pan your camera without cable hindrance, I am happy as it currently stands.

Having the ability to remove the mount is, I believe, a Huge plus for the PDX10 compated to the PD150/170 where it is fixed.

Most of the time, I shoot without the mount. Only when I need 2 * XLR input ( and it is usually whenm the camers is on a tripod) do I use the shoe.

IMHO, You will never get great audio from a Camera mounted mic. (At best it will be ok and useful for general background)

Regards P

Shawn Mielke · January 20th, 2004, 02:26 PM

Thanks, Patrick. I realize that cam mounte mics aren't the ideal set up, but, as a one man crew, there are times when it's "best", and I'm trying to make the most of it, hence the original Q.

January 17th, 2004, 03:48 AM	#1
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	PDX10's shotgun mount Question put bluntly, Does everyone like the PDX10's shotgun mount, or did we feel the need to improve? Much obliged! __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

January 18th, 2004, 03:47 AM	#2
Mike Sanchez Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rochester, NY (USA) Posts: 54	Shawn, I've the TRV950....so cannot input....but.....you might make your question more specific to hint at what improvements might be made......is noise passing through it from the cam?....does it stick out too far??? etc..... __________________ New to Video but Learning Fast. Sony TRV-950 Canon ES-970 Canon Elan Canon AE-1 Canon Z-135 Yashica Mat124G

January 18th, 2004, 01:56 PM	#3
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Thanks, Mike, but I'm not trying to adress any of MY specific problems, I really just want to know if others have made the decision to replace the given mic mount, and what they went with instead. It is true that I experience some amount of handling noise, although I am still rather new as an video/audio person, and will, in the very near future, begin working with mics much more sensitive than what I'm used to. I didn't mention all of this in the first place, though, because it turns my inquiry into one better suited in the Audio forum, and I wanted to hear from PDX10 users, how they feel about the standard mount, how other mounts sit on top of the XLR block, etc., etc. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

January 20th, 2004, 05:36 AM	#4
Patrick Grealy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 90	I am quite happy with the mount as it stands. I believe that if you are seriously into the audio side of video (and I record classical concerts) then you will be using extensive outboard mixers and microphones. Therefore, All you need is XLR input to your camera. As long at these inputs are not too intrusive and allow you to pan your camera without cable hindrance, I am happy as it currently stands. Having the ability to remove the mount is, I believe, a Huge plus for the PDX10 compated to the PD150/170 where it is fixed. Most of the time, I shoot without the mount. Only when I need 2 * XLR input ( and it is usually whenm the camers is on a tripod) do I use the shoe. IMHO, You will never get great audio from a Camera mounted mic. (At best it will be ok and useful for general background) Regards P __________________ Sony PDX10 by 2, DRS-11, Dual G5, FCX, DVDSP and Logic Plat. www.VarsityMusicVideo.com

January 20th, 2004, 02:26 PM	#5
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Thanks, Patrick. I realize that cam mounte mics aren't the ideal set up, but, as a one man crew, there are times when it's "best", and I'm trying to make the most of it, hence the original Q. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room