Recent content by MarshallNY

Using overhead boom mics, or wireless lavs, is cool and trendy these days. But there are many video shooting situations where you just don't have the time to set them up properly, and seeing the mic in the shot is not at all objectionable, often the norm. Even if you only make narrative films...

This is a custom-made power tap, with 4-pin XLR connectors. It will work with 10-15 volt power supplies, as well as any system that requires 4-pin termination. I built this myself since there was nothing similar on the market. It allowed me to run several loads (camera, small light, etc.) on...

This is the small external battery case from Porta Brace (it was part of their line in the mid '90s, but is no longer made). It was originally designed for PB 90 rectangular 12-volt batteries (these days, "PB 90" is used on a lot of styles and shapes of batteries). I bought this one directly...

Here is a long 12-volt cable, terminated with 4-pin XLR connectors. You can use it to power any camera, monitor or other gear which requires 10-15 volts DC power. I built this myself since there was nothing similar on the market. I used Whirlwind 14/2 speaker cable (which is a heavy enough...

This shade and filter holder is designed to fit over the front of the Double Asphere wide angle adapter once marketed by Century (now part of Schneider Optics). That adapter was used on 2/3" broadcast lenses. I bought a Double Asphere and this shade/filter holder directly from Century some...

This is compact mouting plate for all Anton-Bauer batteries that use the ubiquitous Gold Mount quick-release system. Please note: this is not a battery! It is just the mounting plate. You would need this if the mount you now have on your camera is damaged, or won't hold the battery securely...

This is a set of two Sennheiser lavaliere mics: one ME 102, and one ME 104, along with three cables, two windscreens, three mounting clips, and a headset boom. Please note that this set is NOT a complete wireless system. This set includes only the mic capsules, cables, and accessories. These...