Does the Rode SM3 shockmount mount to boompoles and what thread does it have?

Question

Does it have a 3/8" or 5/8" thread? Also, does it mount to a pole directly out of the box, or is there a part that needs to be removed/added? Also, has anyone had problems with the shoe mount? Thanks!

Answer 1

According to

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/39...

the RODE SM3 uses an "accessory shoe" mount. This it the square shoe on top of some camcorders like the shoes on this camera bracket:

http://www.amazon.com/Bower-Shoe-Video-L...

Boom poles typically use a "boom pole mount". I think that is 3/8"-16

I use a Sabra SMM-1 universal mount that has a mic-stand s***w mount... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/27...

then there's a little "boom-pole to mic-stand" adapter.

Or you could just use

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/20...

that uses the boom pole mounting threads...