AT4073a with the XH A1

[Ferdi Willemse]

Hi folks,

Sorry for this question, but I have no experience with either the AT4073a nor the XH A1 yet. Before I'm going to ship the AT to the Netherlands I want to make sure it "fits" the XH A1. So my question is:

Is the AT4073a short enough not to come into view when mounted on the XH A1? And with a softie attached, will the hairs also stay out of view? Does anyone have experience with this?

edit: Would it also be a good thing to buy a Softie Mount?

Thanks in advance! :thumbup:

Ferdi

 

[Noel Evans]

Get a mount, the on camera mount is fairly useless on these cams for noise reduction and positioning for a long mic. Same for HVX, Z1, DVX etc etc etc etc.

 

[Ferdi Willemse]

Thanks NCJE.
Would this mount fit directly onto the A1?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=201794&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

They mention that it's good for Boom Pole attachment or handheld operation, but no camera attachment. I'm sorry for these questions, but I'm totally new to this.

 

[Noel Evans]

Something like this.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...316&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Might be the way to go. I am pretty sure for boom shock mounts there are adapters available, so then you can use it for both. In that case the Audio Technica shock mount with adpater would be a better choice.

 

[epicedium]

I have that little Rode one that njce linked to, it's nice ... use it on boom plus cam for run&gun. I'd say that lifting the mic up Higher over the cam would be preferable, though, to avoid transport and lens noise! I was wondering if a hot shoe "extension" existed (which would raise the shockmount a couple inches, and also forwards perhaps), any one know?

 

[Ferdi Willemse]

I think I'll go with the shock mount w/ hot shoe adapter and a Rycote 12cm Softie to start off with. But I'm afraid that the hairs of the Rycote will obstruct the lens. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

 

[Ferdi Willemse]

Here's a little measurement I did, but I might be way off. I didn't draw the Rycote Softie because I have no idea about the dimensions, but I think it wouldn't be a problem. I need to know for sure though, before purchasing.

 

[Radams]

I mounted my Sennheiser me66 (which is about the same length i think) in the mic mount and it cleard the field of view no problem but I don't think a big hairy wind screen would clear too well. I also have the Rode that njce linked to. I mounted that in the shoe and it gives another few inches which I think should be fine. I plan to get something like this:
http://www.mklemme.com/pole/kbwc.html
to mount the Rode to the mic holder on the camera because mounting in the shoe gets in the way of using the handle.