Azden SGM-1X - Mic Shotgun

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

I teach high school film classes in addition to owning and running my own media production company and for the money, this mic is a real trooper. It's tough and takes the rough handling that teens put equipment through but light enough so that it doesn't add a lot of unnecessary weight to a boom pole or camera mount. It's also sensitive enough to pick up good sound even when it's not being placed in the right position. The only drawback I have found is that the low-cut feature doesn't prevent clipping as much as I would like, but again, for the price, it's a great mic, useful for on-camera mounting, boom pole ops or as a VO mic hanging in the studio. I own one myself and it works great as an on-location boom mic or as a back-up mic capturing all the audio in the scene.
I really like that it has a power switch so you don't drain the battery. The problem is that the switch is mounted very close to where the mic mounts on the shock mount. What I have found with this particular mic is that even if you forget to switch it off, the battery drain is extremely slow.
It's a well priced piece of sound equipment that I will be purchasing again.

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I use it for eng and i am surprised with quality. Clear sound and battery operated, great. Lo cut is a bit to much cuting and i dont use it. For this price is wery good mic. I think that this mic is better than lot of microphones in higher price range.

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Excellent sound ! Verry good !

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So I got this to fill a wide range of possible situations that I may find myself in while in the field. And, after I took this to a wedding that was windy as heck and had a DJ blasting music I did not think I would get any usable audio, but I was dead wrong. This thing got cleaner audio then my lav mic in a closed set! It is great, highly recommended guys!

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We have had 9 of these mics for over 5 years and just got 3 more. The SGM-1X is a workhorse with good range for both indoor and outdoor event

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I am just starting to build up my collection video equipment and this was a great cheap way to start with. I am a musician and usually have a high standard on equipment but I am tight on cash. For now this does the job, but I will be upgrading when I can. So far I have been mounting it via mic stand, not on the camera. XLR is a huge plus especially with the H4n.

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It's doing exactly what the reviews suggest, providing an adequate starter mic for me in indie film.

Sometimes there's a significant amount of feedback, and even a cylindrical fur cover doesn't silence the wind interference.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

Pros:
The Mic has impressive quality look.
Has low cut filter and works really well.
1 aaa battery will run forever (if you tend to forget stuffs, it's quite ok)
Sound quality is FANTASTIC. Almost comparable to the much more expensive Sennheiser I have.
Works really well with Rycote 18cm/STD SOFTIE FRONT ONLY.
Cons:
The switches are quite easy to move during transport. (duct tape will cure it)
There is no battery indicator, the good battery life make up for it.
Doesn't come with the XLR cable.
Doesn't support Phantom power.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

I use this for my Canon XH A1. I didn't have a ton of money to spend on a mic but I needed something better than the on camera mic. This mic is very affordable and provides clear, quality sound that is much better than I expected for the price.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

The audio comes in well and works with my DXA-2T Compact Dual XLR Adapter and HF R21 Canon Camcorder.

I like the low frequency feature to minimize air conditioning noise.

A versatile product for direct or ambient audio capture.

The only product flaw that I would say is the ON/OFF button is right where the mic holder slides. The holder sometimes slides the mic into the "ON" position, draining it of it's battery.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

Did the job, but don't use with an xlr to 1/8" wire. Its gonna produce static.

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I use this mic to get significantly better audio than my lower level camcorder can offer. With an XLR to 3.5mm adapter and a female mono to male stereo splitter, it works pretty well in my camera's aux mic jack. Being battery operated, it is a great tool for DSLR and small camcorder users. Quality is definitely a step up from the internal mic you will have. This is a good mic for the price. The shockmount isn't that fantastic, but at least it comes with one. It needs suspending cord that is more elasticy to absorb more interference.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

Awesome, affordable microphone, that provides excellent audio for small projects. Works well even with the surrounding sounds of Manhattan.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

I have only had the chance to minimally test this bad boy with my Canon hv40. I attached it using a simple 1/8 inch to xlr adapter. Using my nice headphones and recording in my car the mic sounds great. Sounds nice and crisp and clear. Not too bassy not to tinny. I have not had the chance to use it on an actual project yet though or outside. I'm happy with it so far.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

I do a lot of on-the-fly video interviews and this mic gets great sound. The shock mount adds to the value. A great buy.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

so far its good. ive used it multiple of times.

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I have two of these for making short documentaries in random places in Latin America. There is often no way to get away from the roosters, motorcycles and other background noise everywhere down here, but these microphones are good at picking up what I need. The quality could be better, but not for the price. One complaint - I am diligent about powering off the microphone, but not everyone on the crew is; a power indication light would be great.

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Myself and production partner are taking the steps from students to running our own production company and trying to break away from using college equipment.
This mike is great value and performs really well.
Especially like to the fan sound from my ceiling fan, completely apocalypse now.

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I am using this Mic with a Canon XHA1s and a Zoom H4n, great little Mic for the money..
One thing that would be better is if the Mic Holder attached to a standard Mic Stand,,, the holes provided are much smaller.

Comments about Azden SGM-1X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone:

This mic is definitely a huge step up from any on board mic. It's working out well for me. I have used more expensive mics and appreciate their higher quality, but for the price this is a great starter mic.