Azden Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Mic with +20dB Boost

Price: AED 1479.00

SKU: AZDEN-SMX-30

Manufacturer: Azden

<h3>Azden Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Mic with +20dB Boost</h3> <p class="page">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.</p> <p><strong>Stereo or Mono? Why Choose?</strong></p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p><strong>Gain Control</strong></p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p class="page">Also included is a -10dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motorsport events.</p> <p><strong>Frequency Response</strong></p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p><strong>Power</strong></p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p class="page">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.</p> <p><strong>Integrated Shock Absorbing Shoe Mount</strong></p> <p class="page">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. </p> <p><strong>Features</strong></p> <ul> <li>Switch between stereo and mono microphones</li> <li>Level adjustment: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB</li> <li>+20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps</li> <li>-10dB pad for loud sound environments</li> <li>Low-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB/octave</li> <li>Operates on (2) AA batteries</li> <li>Low noise, high sensitivity, wide frequency response</li> <li>10 year warranty with registration</li> <li>Custom, detachable foam windscreen</li> <li>Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4”-20 thread</li> <li>Battery indicator LED light</li> <li>3.5mm stereo mini-jack output</li> </ul> <table class="specs"> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td class="title">Polar Pattern:</td> <td class="info">Mono: Super-Cardioid<br />Stereo: Cardioid (120º)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Freq Resp:</td> <td>40Hz – 20kHz</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Sensitivity:</td> <td>-36dB @ 1kHz</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dyn Range:</td> <td>118dB</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>S/N Ratio:</td> <td>82dB, 1kHz@1Pa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Max Input Level:</td> <td>130dB SPL (1kHz@ 1% T.H.D.)</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Max Output Level:</td> <td>+6.2dBu</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Output Imp:</td> <td>50?</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Power Req:</td> <td>AA batteries x2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Output Conn:</td> <td>3.5mm Stereo mini plug</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Power Switch:</td> <td>Off, Battery, Auto</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gain Control:</td> <td>-10dB, 0dB, +20dB</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>LCF:</td> <td>120Hz, 3dB/octave</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dims:</td> <td>47mm x 107mm x 145mm</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Weight:</td> <td>145g</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>