Azden SGM-1X - Shotgun Mic

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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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The SGM-1X Professional Shotgun Microphone is designed to provide quality audio for the video-grapher. It is ideal for today's smaller, digital video cameras where longer models would appear in the frame when camera mounted. The hyper-directional super-cardioid shotgun microphone has a wide frequency response, exhibits low noise and accepts up to 110dB SPL input levels. The 11.8" long microphone uses a single "AAA" battery that will last over 1000 hours due to the mic's extremely low current drain. The low-impedance, XLR connectored. The holder has provisions for both camera-shoe and mic-stand mounting.

Main Features

  • Manufacturer: Azden Corporation
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SGM-1X
  • Manufacturer Website Address: www.azdencorp.com
  • Connectivity Technology: Cable
  • Microphone Type: Detachable
  • Interfaces: XLR
  • Dimensions: 0.83" Height x 11.8" Depth
  • Weight: 4.76 oz - w/o Battery
  • Specification Description
    Model AZDSGM1X, SGM-1X, SGM1X, SGMX1
    UPC 095528060032
    Select Style Shotgun
    Type Wired

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    Last update: Oct 30, 2009

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    [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
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    Jan 21 2009
    JerMann
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio
    I am:
    • Aspiring Film Maker
    • Professional photographer
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $164.94
     

    [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
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    Apr 10 2008
    Wildphotographer
    Tampa, FL
    I am:
    • Film Professional
    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
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    Oct 30 2009
    mars
    Pakistan
    I am:
    • Aspiring Film Maker
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $164.95
     
     

    [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
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    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
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    Jun 3 2008
    Yuriy M
    Lebanon, OR
    I am:
    • Gearhead
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $164.94
     
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