topic Re: Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle in Camcorders

Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle

ptmccain — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 10:09:38 GMT

Hi, I just purchased a Canon XA20 and with it I purchased a Rode Shotgun mic. Problem is the diameter of the microphone is too narrow to be firmly attached into the micrphone holder on the handle.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Re: Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle

andyurtu — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:33:14 GMT

I am going the wrap my mic with a piece of gaffers tape.

Re: Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle

ptmccain — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:58:10 GMT

I did read elsewhere that a certain size "o" ring works well and adding several makes the connection nice and tight. Have to find the right size again.

Re: Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle

openairoutreach — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:18:03 GMT

I just got my xa20 today and noticed the same problem. The shotgun mic is not nice and tight in the holster and can easily slide around. To make it tight all I did was put the shotgun mic in the holster and then ran the xlr wire through it also. The wire was enough to fill the gap and make the mic tight.