ex1 mic clamp replacement

[Don Pham]

anyone know where i can buy a mic clamp for the ex1? broke mine a few weeks ago.

tia

[Andy Wilkinson]

Look here for a start

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/sony-xdca...ggestions.html

[Ted OMalley]

Here's what I used:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/956274-post7.html

[Gabriel Chiefetz]

You can order a replacement microphone holder from Sony. I posted about it here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/947068-post72.html

[Don Pham]

Originally Posted by Gabriel Chiefetz

You can order a replacement microphone holder from Sony. I posted about it here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/947068-post72.html

thank you. just ordered it.

[Malcolm Hamilton]

Hi Ted,
I just asked Bob Grant this on another thread, but since you have the same set-up (at least I think you do): how much higher is your mic now, than it used to be in the Sony mic clamp?
(I'm the guy who's wanting the lowest profile possible, so I can continue to fit my camera in my case; but I also want to protect my mic, a Rode NTG-1, from camera noise).

Don, please be aware that many EX-1 owners are saying that the Sony mic clamp is badly designed, or badly built (or both); anyway, it seems to break. That's why many EX-1 owners are looking for a replacement.

Cheers, Malcolm

[Ted OMalley]

From the center of the opening of the original mic clamp to the center of the opening of the K-tec clamp, it is about 3-1/4 inches. From the top of the built-in mic/button area to the top of the mount is 3-3/4 inches. My windscreen adds even more height.

It's fine while shooting, I just remove it all to stow it.

[Malcolm Hamilton]

Thanks Ted. I'm still wanting to "take the low road" when it comes to my mic; in every other respect, I love your set-up. I appreciate the measuring... really helps.
Malcolm

[Bob Grant]

I've done the same as Ted.
Using the DeMaagd flat and K-Tek mount to hold a Sanken CS-1. It takes moments to remove the mic for transport and the camera fits into a smaller case than with the Sony "break away" mic clamp. The extra height the K-Tek mount gives over the Sony clamp is a bonus that you'd appreciate if you use a WA adaptor or matte box plus it can't but help reduce pickup of camera noise.
The CS-1 is shorter then the Rode mics, another thing that keeps the camera's profile small.
For the mic to camera cable I'm using Neutriks connectors and Mogami cable but I'm thinking to replace that with a kit from Loon audio that comes with a lightweight molded XLR plug for the mic.

[Ted OMalley]

Yes, the Sanken CS-1 is a little over one inch shorter, and a little narrower. It makes up for it's small size in price, costing 3-1/2 times as much as the rode!

I'm not saying it's not a good mic. I'm just saying that the difference in cost is much more noticeable than the diffence in size.

[Malcolm Hamilton]

Hi Bob,
good to hear from you as well as Ted - - much appreciated expertise. I'm now hesitating because I heard from the maker of the J-Rod that he's just now testing a new prototype of his Twin Mount (which will hold a mic and an RF receiver) that sounds promising. I had expressed my reservations to him about the current Twin Mount (and the original J-Rod), saying that anything that used Sony's less-than-perfect mic clamp, and added extra weight to boot (Bob, you'd expressed concern about this) was asking for trouble; he wrote back today to say that his new prototype will replace Sony's mic clamp. (good to know that entrepreneurs and manufacturers listen to what people on these forums have to say!). So this might be good for me.
I'll be interested to hear what you have to say about the new Loon cables. I noticed in one of your pictures that you use 90-degree XLR plugs (if that's the right term), which is something I've done as well. But mine are metal, and heavy, so light, plastic ones might be a good idea. I just googled Loon Audio, and don't see mention of them... can you tell me where to look?
Thanks again, Malcolm

[Bob Grant]

I haven't bought one as yet but it'd be the same connector as what's on their other cables. They're listed on the accessories page LOON AUDIO - ACCESSORIES towards the bottom of the page. You might want to drop Loon an email just to check what that kit includes as there's no picture.

If you want to mount serious amounts of goodies on your EX1/3 and don't want to start using rods and matte boxes there's this HDV Handle Bracket | VFGadgets.com. I've seen one on an EX1 handle so it does fit.

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Bob, they say HDV Handle Bracket can sustain up to 35 kg shear load; do you think a 10.9" monitor could be on it safely?

[Malcolm Hamilton]

Bob, thanks for the tip about the handle bracket, but I use the handle 95% of the time, and anything sitting on the handle would get in my way. I'll try to get more info from Loon re the cables and plugs.
Cheers, Malcolm

[Bob Grant]

Originally Posted by Piotr Wozniacki

Bob, they say HDV Handle Bracket can sustain up to 35 kg shear load; do you think a 10.9" monitor could be on it safely?

My biggest worry is the tripod mounting plate on the EX1 itself. Whatever weight you add to the camera, it plus the weight of the camera is all held onto the tripod by that plate. We've already got one EX1 with a plate that's separating from the camera.