External sennheiser on DVX100a

[scottz29]

Hey all,
After some paying jobs, I'm on a quest for some audio improvements, and after reading on here that the AG-MC100G external Panny mic isn't the best use of my money, I'm looking at picking up a Sennheiser ME64 or 66 instead.

I want to camera-mount the microphone to the clip, not the hotshoe, as I'll be using a light there. Planning on getting a Rycote softie for the mic too.

Is anyone out there using either one of these mics attached to their DVX? I'm concerned that with a softie, the mic might be visible in frame. Hopefully someone can confirm or deny this.

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks,
Scott

 

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I use the me66 and Sofie with know problem.

 

[scottz29]

how far past the matte box does the microphone go? if you could post a pic it would be greatly appreciated..

 

[GlassSidewalk]

Sorry no time to post a photo... but I too use a ME66 mounted on my DVX with a Rycote softie. I use a sennheiser shoe mount found here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...oughValue=92911_REG&addedTroughType=accessory



Never had a problem, been using it over a year.


good luck..
Billy

 

[scottz29]

only thing is i want to use the right-side microphone holder because i will have a light on the hot shoe.

 

[GlassSidewalk]

When I use my light and mic at the same time I use one of these.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=114982&is=REG&addedTroughType=search


Don't use the on camera mic holder, you need a shock mount.

Every combination you can think of, there is probably something in B&H's maze of a website to help execute it.

 

[aw grasshopper]

Scottz29 -

I have the ME66 and mounted it in the camera mic holder for one of my shots. I do not have the Rycote softie but would guess from the way the ME66 mounted in the holder that you would see the softie. I did not have any problems with the mic in the holder however and got great sound. I am guessing this is because I had the camera on a tripod and was doing a static shoot.

Grasshopper

 

[yellowdog]

i used the me-66 in the mic holder with no problem.Never saw anything in the shots, just make sure to mount the mic as far back as you can in the holder.