C300: C300 Mic Holder

[Eric Coughlin]

So I've the Zacuto helmet and handle setup. With that, the C300 Mark II's mic holder can be positioned on the Zacuto helmet, free from the LCD unit, which is good, as I tend to move the LCD unit to different places depending on what or how I'm shooting.

But sometimes I want the mic mount off. So then I have to unscrew those tiny screws, which seem to be getting more and more difficult to screw in and out; I think they may be stripping.

As it is, what I'm looking for is a low profile mic holder that I can quickly remove from the camera without screwing around on set. Ideally with a setup that can mounted on the helmet.

I'm thinking perhaps a cold shoe mount screwed into the Zacuto helmet, and then a cold shoe mic mount. The new Rode SM3-R Camera Shoe Shockmount may fit the bill, but seems a bit bulky for what I'm looking for. I like the size and shape of the current C300 Mark II mic holder, but I can't think of a way to make it a quick release setup from the camera.

 

[dp90068]

On the C300 using the Movcam top handle I found a spud that mated with a shockmount for a fishpole. Off hand I'd say it was 3/8" male to male. This screwed in to an open thread on the top handle. I then found a metal collar with a set screw at the same hardware store that locked the spud into the top handle. I then went to Trew Audio and looked at a few standard shockmounts and picked the one I liked. Worked like a champ.

 

[brettsherman]

But sometimes I want the mic mount off.

I have this: http://mymic.rycote.com/products/sh...nvision-video/invision-softie-lyre-mount-mhr/

I had to abandon it because I couldn't fit the camera in my case with it. But it has a big knob you could unscrew quickly to remove the mic part of the mount. It's designed to attach to the regular C300 mic mount.

 

[Jim Feeley]

But sometimes I want the mic mount off.

Eric, do you want the whole mount off, or mainly the mic and suspension (with perhaps a few parts remaining behind)?

If the later, perhaps your could configure a boom-pole quick release to work with your helmet or handle? Would leave a little stud (at least) on your camera, but might work if you're mainly looking to quickly reduce the overall size of your rig?

I like the Ambient QuickLok system:
http://ambient.de/en/product/quicklok/



And I've heard good things about the Sound Guys Boom Pole Quick Release:
http://sound-guys.com/#Products

 

[slavikb]

Maybe there's a way to repurpose the Sony mic holders, which have a simple open/close mechanism rather than Canon's screw. Here's a pic of the FS5 from Erik Naso's blog -

 

[Eric Coughlin]

To follow up, my solution was the Sennheiser MZS 600 Shock Mount for MKE600 (which fits my Audio Technica mics) with a DM-Accessories BOT-FLAT Handle or Underside Camera Shoe Mount (Black).

This solution seems to work well.

You can see the setup in this video below.