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Amber7Cine has introduced the new FXLyre Microphone mount for Sony FX6 and FX3/FX2/FX30. Itβs a small but thoughtful fix for one of Sonyβs most stubborn quirks: the top mic holder that has been around for nearly twenty years. If youβve ever dealt with rattles, rumble, or a loose feeling handle, this one is here to save you some real headaches.
Two friends in the UK started Amber7Cine, bringing together backgrounds in filmmaking and software development. They began 3D printing solutions for common film gear problems, with the mic mount being one of the biggest pain points for Sony shooters. The FXLyre Microphone mount is their clean, drop-in answer that keeps the Sony body profile while adding proper isolation.
Weβre always on the lookout for practical upgrades that make cameras easier to use. In the past, we covered the Deity ASM1 Adjustable Shockmount with Built-In XLR Connector Holder, which reduced handling noise by isolating the mic and securing the XLR cable to stop cable rumble. The FXLyre Microphone mount follows a similar idea, bringing a focused solution to Sony shooters.
Sonyβs mic holder has been largely unchanged for nearly twenty years. By design, it is a basic clip, but it brings issues. The stock mount often picks up handling noise and bass rumble, and that only worsens with time. On the FX6, the plastic top handle can feel less sturdy, and on an EasyRig, it is even noisier. Documentary or handheld shooters will feel that problem right away.
The FXLyre Microphone mount fixes those issues without adding extra arms or clunky workarounds that disrupt the cameraβs form factor. It gives operators a cleaner, quieter way to capture audio.
The FXLyre Microphone mount uses trusted Radius and Rycote suspension parts that cut down vibration and self-noise. The angle options give flexibility for headroom or XLR access. Offsets keep shotgun mics out of the frame, even when longer barrels are used. The mount is reversible, tool-free, and built to protect the handle if the camera takes a hit.
The FXLyre Microphone mount is already supported on the FX3, FX6, and FX30. Support for the Sony FX9, PXW Z Series, PXW FS Series, and HXR NX Series is coming soon.
Sony cameras deliver strong pictures, but their mic mounts often donβt keep up. The FXLyre Microphone mount brings stability and quiet in a compact design. For handheld, doc, or EasyRig setups, it helps keep your sound usable without changing how you pack or shoot.
On Amber7Cineβs website, the base mount only for FX3 and FX30 is listed at Β£24 ($32.40). Full kits start from Β£46 ($62.10), depending on shockmount options.
For more details about the FXLyre Microphone mount, visit Amber7Cineβs official site:https://www.amber7cine.com
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. The FXLyre Microphone mount is a straightforward fix for a problem Sony shooters know well. Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Dave Kratz is a freelance documentary & commercial editor, and DP based out of Philadelphia, PA. His work includes films & series for Discovery Channel, History Channel, A&E, and HBO.