Microphone holder on HVX

[satadioz]

I have a question, i have an HVX, and i vant purchase a high quality directional condenser microphone, Neumann KMR 81i . The question is: does the micropone holder supports microphones witha diameter of 21mm, or only standard sizes (19mm)?

[mainstreetprod]

Due to the flexible shock mounting material and the clamp on design, it should easily handle a 21mm, even slightly larger.

[Dan_Dabisch]

I picked up the KMR81 and tried it on the HVX mount, but it did not seem to fit too well. So, I picked up the Rode Mic SM3.

http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=SM3

This seem much more secure.

I really do not know how the KMR will perform in the HVX mount, but I did not want to risk it. It just felt too flimsy.

[Justyn]

yes.. the HVX mount is a bit squishy.. it's got screws on the side though so I'm sure you could work some other option.

[casualtimmy]

i got my hvx used, and it didn't come with a mic mount. does anyone know where I can get one?

[Spec-Comm]

Hello,

You can order the mic holder here (http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2317) and the adapter here (http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2312)

Best,

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[Deaniweenie]

Hi Satadioz

I found that the Panasonic mic mount didn't really work for me so I looked around for a mic holder for my HVX and in the end decided to make one. I made the base plate from steel and attached a Lightwave Audio mount to it. It works great and is quick and easy to attach the mic.

I may have another go at the design to give a little more finger room between the mount and the camera handle. I want to route the cable better too.

The foam underneath is so that I can attach my Audio Ltd 2020 radio receiver with velcro straps.

The Mic is a Sanken CS3e which is great but sometimes a bit too directional.

The mount holds the mic far enough back that it cannot enter the shot when on wide angle.

The mount is a bit 'rough-and-ready' but when the mic is on you can't see it. It is an exercise in function over form. I also didn't want to use the hot shoe as I have a camera light which I often use.

I know it's not what you are looking for but I thought it may interest forum members and hopefully get people to show how they have adapted things to fit mics to the HVX.

I'm sure there is a cool looking functional manufactured mount out there somewhere but I've yet to find it.

Dean

http://www.lightwavesystems.com/