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SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:55:00 +0000

The SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone was engineered to produce excellent sound quality for video recorded by DSLR and other compact cameras. The microphone element is the same used by Azden’s professional shotgun microphones, the SGM-250 an SGM-250P, and is capable of capturing broadcast quality sound. The acoustically tuned slots of the shotgun barrel give the SMX-15 it’s super-cardioid polar pattern which allows you to focus on sound in front of the camera, while reducing capture of extraneous noise from the rest of the environment.

Gain Control

The audio controls on DSLR cameras are limited, if they exist at all. And DSLRs are notoriously known to have low-quality microphone preamps that add noise to the video soundtrack when the gain is turned up. That’s why Azden designed the SMX-15 with a +20dB gain booster; so you can get a strong, clean audio signal into your camera, minimizing the need to turn up the noisy preamp.

Also included is a -10dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motorsport events.

Frequency Response

The SMX-15 has a wide frequency response ranging from 40Hz to 20kHz, so the audio you capture will sound full and natural. Additionally, a low-cut filter switch is included for reducing the level of low frequencies below 120Hz, which is especially useful for mitigating noise caused by air conditioners, wind and traffic.

Power

The SMX-15 is powered by two AA batteries; a lower cost option than the 9V battery that is used in some competitor microphones. The SMX-15 can achieve 24 hours of operation with a single set of batteries with absolutely no degradation of sound quality. The battery indicator LED light lets you know when it’s time to change batteries with up to a 1 hour warning.

Maximize battery life by using the unique “Auto” power setting. When set to Auto, the SMX-15 can detect when a camera is on and will automatically power on and off with the camera (requires a mic input that provides plug-in power). Ever leave your microphone on by accident to discover that the batteries are dead the next time you try to use it? Eliminate that possibility by always leaving the SMX-15 in “Auto” mode.

Integrated Shock Absorbing Shoe Mount

Integrated into the design of the SMX-15 is a custom made, shock absorbing shoe mount to isolate the microphone from camera motor and handling noise. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with a ¼”-20 thread at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.

Features

Superior directionality and off-axis rejection
Level adjustment: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
+20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps
-10dB pad for loud sound environments
Low-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB/octave
Operates on (2) AA batteries with no degradation of audio quality over battery life-span
Low noise, high sensitivity, wide frequency response
10 year warranty with registration
Custom, detachable foam windscreen
Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4”-20 thread
Battery indicator LED light
3.5mm stereo mini-jack output

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SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:26:21 +0000

The SMX-30 was engineered to be the ultimate video microphone with outstanding audio quality, appealing design, ergonomic form factor, and all of the functional features one expects in a top-of-the-line, camera-mounted microphone.

Stereo or Mono? Why Choose?

If you only have the budget to buy one microphone for your camera, why should you have to choose between mono or stereo? The SMX-30 is stereo/mono switchable, so you don’t have to.

Housed inside an innovative casing, the SMX-30 is actually two microphones packaged into one. The stereo microphone is positioned at the top and consists of 2 cardioid polar pattern microphone elements spaced apart at a 120º angle for capturing a natural sounding stereo image. The mono microphone uses a super-cardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of the camera and is equipped with the same high-quality element as Azden’s SGM-250 shotgun microphone to record broadcast quality sound.

Gain Control

The audio controls on DSLR cameras are limited, if they exist at all. And DSLRs are notoriously known to have low-quality microphone preamps that add noise to the video soundtrack when the gain is turned up. That’s why Azden designed the SMX-30 with a +20dB gain booster; so you can get a strong, clean audio signal into your camera, minimizing the need to turn up the noisy preamp.

Also included is a -10dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motorsport events.

Frequency Response

The SMX-30 has a wide frequency response ranging from 40Hz to 20kHz, so the audio you capture will sound full and natural. Additionally, a low-cut filter switch is included for reducing the level of low frequencies below 120Hz, which is especially useful for mitigating noise caused by air conditioners, wind and traffic.

Power

The SMX-30 is powered by two AA batteries; a lower cost option than the 9V battery that is used in some competitor microphones. The SMX-30 can achieve 24 hours of operation with a single set of batteries with absolutely no degradation of sound quality. The battery indicator LED light lets you know when it’s time to change batteries with up to a 1 hour warning.

Maximize battery life by using the unique “Auto” power setting. When set to Auto, the SMX-30 can detect when a camera is on and will automatically power on and off with the camera (requires a mic input that provides plug-in power). Ever leave your microphone on by accident to discover that the batteries are dead the next time you try to use it? Eliminate that possibility by always leaving the SMX-30 in “Auto” mode.

Integrated Shock Absorbing Shoe Mount

Integrated into the design of the SMX-30 is a custom made, shock absorbing shoe mount to isolate the microphone from camera motor and handling noise. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with a ¼”-20 thread at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.

Features

Stereo and mono recording modes
Level adjustment: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
+20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps
-10dB pad for loud sound environments
Low-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB/octave
Operates on (2) AA batteries
Low noise, high sensitivity, wide frequency response
10 year warranty with registration
Custom, detachable foam windscreen
Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4”-20 thread
Battery indicator LED light
3.5mm stereo mini-jack output

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SMX-10 Stereo Microphone

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:55:31 +0000

Record in stereo directly with Azden’s SMX-10. The 177 mm long, dual uni-directional, electret-condensor microphone is powered by a single “AAA” battery (not included) and features a built-in cable with a 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug. The SMX-10 delivers professional stereo placement and overall audio quality at an affordable price. Comes with a windscreen and camera shoe mount.

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ECZ-990 Zoom Microphone

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:39:37 +0000

CLOSE OUT SALE! Exclusively on Azden PRO Shop get over 40% off MSRP on the remaining stock of ECZ-990 microphones. The microphone that started it all, the legendary ECZ-990 was one of the first shotgun microphones to be widely adopted by DSLR camera users. It quickly gained further popularity when users discovered the microphone also worked great for shooting video with their smartphones, when using a specialized adapter.

The ECZ-990 is a 6″ long, directional, or “zoom” microphone with a super-cardioid pick-up pattern (ellipse shaped). Designed for use with DSLR cameras and camcorders, it will pick up the sound of your subject’s voice more clearly, reducing background noises. With 2 positions, short and long, the ECZ-990 has a range of 35 feet, uses 1 “AAA” battery, and comes with a windscreen, mic clip shoe mount and mounting hook-and-loop tape.

You may also make your ECZ-990 compatible with smartphones and tablets by ordering Azden’s HX-Mi cable.

The ECZ-990 was recently discontinued and replaced by the SGM-990 microphone. These two models of microphone really only differ in name, possessing the same specs and features. This is a great opportunity to get your hands on a quality microphone at an incredibly low price. But hurry! This deal ends once the last of the ECZ-990s are sold.

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SGM-990 DSLR Camera Microphone

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:16:18 +0000

The pick-up pattern of the built-in microphone on camcorders and DSLR cameras is omni-directional, meaning that it picks up all sounds in every direction equally, no matter which direction you point the camera. The SGM-990 is a 6″ long directional, or “zoom” microphone with 2 switchable sound pick-up patterns, “Long” and “Short.” Use “Long” to focus on your sound source or pick up sound from a distance. Use “Short” for when your sound source is close or covers a broader field. Both settings will provide rejection of unwanted sound from the sides and the back. The SGM-990 has a working range of 20-40 feet, uses 1 “AAA” battery, and comes with a windscreen, shoe mount and hook-and-loop mounting tape.

Features

Designed for high performance DSLR cameras
Directional zoom microphone w/ 2 switchable pick-up patterns
“Long” for super-cardioid and “Short” for cardioid
Provides focused sound pick up with excellent side noise rejection
Wide frequency response
Powered by single AAA battery
3.5mm mini-plug output
Comes with shock mount and windscreen

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i-Coustics® SGM-990+i Shotgun Microphone

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:48:45 +0000

Azden’s most popular DSLR audio products are now compatible with Smartphones and Tablets! The SGM-990+i includes a new interface cable making it compatible with any mobile device with a TRRS jack. Record great audio into your iPhone® 3/4/5, iPad® (3rd generation and newer), Samsung Galaxy S® 3/4/5, Galaxy Tab® 3 and most Android™ devices.

See list of compatible mobile devices

Features

Designed for high performance DSLR cameras
Directional zoom microphone w/ 2 switchable pick-up patterns
“Long” for super-cardioid and “Short” for cardioid
Provides focused sound pick up with excellent side noise rejection
Wide frequency response
Powered by single AAA battery
3.5mm mini-plug output
Comes with shock mount and windscreen
Great for recording lectures, speeches, voice memos, interviews and more.
Plug directly into smartphone or tablet
Compatible with iPhone® 3/4/5, iPad® (3rd generation and newer), Samsung Galaxy S® 3/4/5, Galaxy Tab® 3 and most Android™ devices
Works with most available recording apps
TRRS adapter cable taps into your mobile device’s mic connection

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SGM-DSLR Shotgun Microphone

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:26:37 +0000

A broadcast quality shotgun microphone, the new SGM-DSLR is designed to meet the demands of the advanced DSLR user. Unlike the plastic housing of many competitor’s microphones, the all-metal SGM-DSLR with its shock-mount holder eliminates camera lens motor noise. Additionally, its long, metal, lightweight barrel offers superior directionality and wide response. Powered by a supplied LR-44 Alkaline battery, the SGM-DSLR comes complete and also includes: a shock-mount microphone holder with shoe, Azden logo foam windscreen and DSLR output cable.

Features

Broadcast quality shotgun microphone
Designed for high performance DSLR cameras
Lightweight, all metal casing
Wide frequency response
Powered by single AAA battery
3.5mm mini-plug coiled connection cable
Comes with shock mount and windscreen

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SMX-5 Stereo Microphone

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:45:49 +0000

Designed to work with today’s high performance DSLR cameras, the SMX-5 offers high quality stereo sound in a super compact, lightweight design. The unique, unobtrusive vertical case places the microphone elements away from the camera body for smooth response. A single “AAA” battery with a run-time of 1000 hours supplies power. The SMX-5 is fitted with a stereo mini plug DSLR output cable, On/Off switch and integrated shoe-mount holder. A removable windscreen is included.

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