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Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic

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★★★★☆
4.5

based on 40 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$164.94 - $199.00

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Pros

  • Lightweight (29)
  • Easy to use (28)
  • Quality construction (23)
  • Improves performance (21)
  • Good interface with camcorder (19)
  • Simple use (10)
  • Durable (5)
  • Quiet (2)
  • Comes with shock mount (1)
  • Good value (1)
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Cons

  • 48v only works if batt in (1)
  • A bit long for the dvx (1)
  • Batt life short (1)
  • Needs cable (1)
  • No downside (1)
  • No phantom power (1)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Rather large (1)
  • Unreliable (1)
  • Windscreen poor (1)

Best Uses

  • Shooting indoors (19)
  • Shooting outdoors (19)
  • Professional (9)
  • Travel (9)
  • Upgrade (8)
  • Replacement (7)
  • Home movies (6)
  • Productivity (3)
  • Amiture films (1)
  • Better qualtiy (1)
 
 
 

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Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$164.94

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BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$164.95

 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 30, 2009

Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good for Serious Work

"I bought this to get better sound from my Canon HV20. I am a professional photographer expanding into filmmaking. I am not a video pro, but the improvement in sound recording is fantastic. The mic almost totally eliminates the sound of my fingers fumbling for and using camera controls: the very slightest noise can be heard when clicking the joystick control on the camera, and this was only noticeable while monit..." Read Full Review »

Jan 21, 2009 by JerMann

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
It's not as good as I hoped it would be.

"I use this microphone for all of my short videos and the mic itself is good quality and everything but the windscreen definitely needs help...." Read Full Review »

Aug 25, 2008 by Dan the editor

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Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Review

Good for Serious Work

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Improves Performance
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • Needs Cable
  • Rather Large

    Best Uses

  • Serious Projects
 

"I bought this to get better sound from my Canon HV20. I am a professional photographer expanding into filmmaking. I am not a video pro, but the improvement in sound recording is fantastic. The mic almost totally eliminates the sound of my fingers fumbling for and using camera controls: the very slig …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 21 2009
JerMann
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
  • Professional photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $164.94
 

Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Review

Worth the Money !!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Upgrade
 

"I am shocked nobody wrote a review for it as other websites have so many user reviews for this product. i own a sony sr11 and wanted to buy this mic to improve the dialogues audio in my short films. it really works great and records the vocals and some of surrounding sound a lot more clear. some peo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 30 2009
mars
Pakistan
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
Reviewed at:
Price: $164.95
 
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Review

Great Mic for the Price!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Upgrade
 

"I have used this mic to contribute footage from my JVC GY-DV500 cameras to major film projects and I ALWAYS get compliments on the audio. The super cardiod pattern (which, in the case of the 1X is actually hyper-cardiod) has excellent side rejection. The low cut switch helps quiet ambient noise to l …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 10 2008
Wildphotographer
Tampa, FL
I am:
  • Film Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $164.94
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Review

Nice Sound, Excellent Value

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
 

"Works great with the Panasonic DVX100B I own and will attach easily with the included shockmount. Great sound for making low budget films. Probably one of the best mics at the $150 to $300 range according to the research I did prior to purchasing. Real easy to use and hookup. Takes one AAA battery w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 10 2008
Nice Day for Shooting
Rhode Island
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
Reviewed at:
Price: $164.94
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic Review

Good Bang for the Buck

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Professional
 

"I use it with my Canon GL-2. The sound quality is much better than the on-camera mic. The low cut is really good to cut out unwanted low frequency noise.



no cons. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 3 2008
Yuriy M
Lebanon, OR
I am:
  • Gearhead
Reviewed at:
Price: $164.94
 
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