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Azden SMH-1 Shock Mount for Shotgun Mics

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Azden SMH-1 Shock Mount for Shotgun Mics
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Azden SMH-1 Overview

The Azden SMH-1 is a camera mount shock absorbing shotgun microphone holder.

The SMH-1 features a single piece housing with flexible bands to hold the shotgun securly and to isolate it from unwanted vibration and noise. It has a built-in shoe mount and standard 3/8" threads on the bottom of the holder for mounting to a boom pole or tripod.

Camera mount shock absorbing shotgun microphone holder.
Universal; works with most cameras and shotgun microphones.
Easy to use, simple, compact, one piece, sturdy construction.
Isolates microphone from vibration and noise.
Built-in (male) shoe mount adapter.
3/8" threads on the bottom of holder for mounting to a boom pole or tripod.
UPC: 095528020159

Azden SMH-1 Reviews

Promising design with a fatal flaw

By Chris
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-29

95% of my shooting is documentary, run-and-gun style using a modular shoulder rig. So I was particularly drawn to the form factor of this shock mount, thinking it would help me keep the size of my rig as contained as possible. For a while, the mount worked well. But the cold shoe attachment is secured with a small, single screw—and that screw can easily come loose. I’ve been using a Rode NTG-2 mic with this mount, and honestly the mic is probably too big for it. This mount seems better suited for short shotgun mics. Because whenever I would maneuver my shoulder rig, or if I held it on my side for a short rest, gravity would take the weight of the mic and it would loosen that little screw, leaving me with a shotgun mic flopping around and freely rotating on my rig. Beyond that, the shoe mount often has some “play” between it and the shock mount—so even when the mount is fastened tight to the camera, it still wiggles around a bit, which is a fatal flaw for a mic mount. I’ve since switched to the Sarmonic shock mount which uses a 15mm rod clamp, and it’s absolutely rock-solid. If your camera sits on a tripod 90% of the time, this shock mount might work for you. But if you’re a run-and-gun type, this mount is a no-go.

Does not articulate, only one angle

By David
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2017-04-03

I thought this would articulate to change the angle, but it does not.

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I'm looking for replacement bands for the Azden SMH-1 shock mount. I don't see any here. Are there bands that are compatible? The current bands appear to have a radius of 1 1/4 (which stretch to 1 1/2 when placed on the mount). Thanks!
Asked by: Richard B.
On my unit, these are not rubber bands, but actually O-rings. O-rings can be had in many forms and sizes. I would suggest trying McMaster Carr (www . mcmaster . com) and do a search for o-rings. Either silicone or polyurethane would probably be my choice. Good Luck.
Answered by: Alf R.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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