Shockmount HVX

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arno

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I need a good and solid on-camera shockmount for my sennheisers 416 & 418S. Any recommendations?

Arno
 
K-tek shockmount

K-tek shockmount

After suffering through several shonky mounts I finally discoverd the K-tek KSM shockmount. It is incredibly solid and locks positively and quickly at any angle. No more mic fluff in shot.
http://www.mklemme.com/pole/ksm.html

I mounted a 3/8 thread directly onto the camera (a Sony) in place of the 'clamp' mount and it works well. Ideally the mount would have a quick release solution, as it is it takes half a dozen turns to attach/detach the mount.

There may be a way to securely fix a 3/8 thread to the HVX. Otherwise K-tek have a 3/8 adaptor that fits in the standard 'clamp' mic mounts, and this may also be a good solution.
http://www.mklemme.com/pole/kbwc.html

Hotshoe to 3/8 thread adaptors are available but I suspect that a mic would place too much strain on the hotshoe.

The K-tek KSM costs a lot more than some of the other offerings but it sure beats screwing around with wayward microphones.
 
Thank you for the tip Russell. The K-TEK mount is way to go. A reliable soundequipment-store in Amsterdam -Noiz Boyz- told me also. I don't no how much rumble it will give with my 418, MS-stereo Sennheiser, 's very sensitive mic. I have to test it.

Arno
 
that k-tek looks awesome! i was wondering if there is a shock mount that has full swivel back/forward side to side and all around 360 movements.
 
I have that K-Tek shock mount and it's worked well. I haven't used other shock mounts, so I can't compare it against anything else.
 
Hot Shoe to 3/8-inch adaptor

Hot Shoe to 3/8-inch adaptor

Rycote offers a "Hot Shoe 3/8-inch adaptor".
www.rycote.co.uk
www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&Q=&is=REG&O=productlist&sku=40709

(I didn't realise that the HVX already comes with a 1/4" thread!)
 
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