EX1 with NTG-3 - Rugged Softie & ShockMount?

[Chadfish]

I realize this is audio related but it's EX1-centric too so...

I have the Rode SM5 & SM3 shock mounts for my camera. I prefer the SM5 because it goes into the mic holder on the EX1, leaving my hot show free for other things. I am using the NTG-3 shotgun, and it's length causes it to droop in the rode shock mounts. I have doubled the rubber bands, and that helps.

I want to get a softie, probably of the Rycote persuasion as I'm going for quality this time, and I fear that my current shock mount won't be able to hold the weight. So I'm putting it out to my EX1(r) buddies. Do you have a solid "SM5" type shock mount, and a Softie that works with the NTG-3 on the EX1? The NTG-3 slots go pretty far back leaving little room for mounting so I think I need something thicker than rubber bands.

Here's my rig, with a little drooping even without a softie. In this config, and using a deadcat, I get fuzz in the shot, so I need to rotate the mount 90 degrees upward, which is also makes for a crowded shoe mount area.

 

[Duke M.]

Chad,

Its hard to see in the picture but it looks like you just put your mic in between the bands. I was told that with the thinner mics, like shotguns, that you were supposed to cross or twist each band.

Its sort of hard to describe so I tried to draw it. Give this a shot and see if it tightens your mic up. (Sorry about the drawing quality.)

Good luck,
Duke

 

[Chadfish]

Hey Thanks Duke! I'll check that out.