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Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone

  • Price: $178.00
  • B&H # CASMV1
  • Mfr# 4464B001

Product Highlights

  • For Canon S and M Series Mini Camcorders
  • Captures at All Directions
  • Built-in Shoe Mount

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The Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone is specifically designed to mount the Canon S / M series mini camcorders, such as the VIXIA HF M30, VIXIA HF M300, VIXIA HF M31, VIXIA HF S20, VIXIA HF S200 and VIXIA HF S21. The microphone features a shoe mount and accurately captures audio in all directions for accurate surround audio.

Note! Designed to mount 2010 model cameras

5.1-Channel surround microphone
Record lifelike sound from all directions
Camcorder shoe mount

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Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone
 
4.4

(based on 7 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (6)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (5)
    • Home movies (4)
    • HD shooting (3)
    • Movies/short films (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

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    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    4.0

    nice surround mic

    By Woody

    from Santa Rosa Ca.

    About Me Aspiring Film Maker

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Shooting Indoors
      • Shooting Outdoors
      • Travel
      • Upgrade

      Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

      sounds well. very nice to be able to set up in surround sound , shot gun , or zoom. a lot better than the ones built in to the camcorder.

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      5.0

      Very good 5.1 microphone

      By Reggaex

      from fredericksburg va

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Shooting Indoors
        • Shooting Outdoors
        • Travel
        • Upgrade

        Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

        After the included update sd card is installed works flawless use it at the race track.The 5.1 adds so much more almost like being there.I Use it on a canon hg-s20 camcorder great mike.

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        5.0

        What i wanted and then some...

        By Wagsta

        from St. George, UT

        About Me Semi-pro Videographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Great Sound

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Movies/Short Films
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

          I bought this mic after doing a ton of searching, there wasn't much information about it but i figured it would be a good investment. [...] was very easy to set up on the camera. The firmware updated quickly with the provided SD card and the microphone works like a dream. I found out that there are 3 modes, 5.1 channel, shotgun and zoom mic. They all work very well. The wind sock is very very effective at reducing any wind noise. Overall i'm very happy with my purchase.

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          I like it, but be informed....

          By Nogrey

          from Boise, Idaho

          About Me Video Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Good surround quality

          Cons

          • Final Cut 2 stereo only
          • Fragile

          Best Uses

          • Enhanced audio
          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Movies/Short Films
          • Travel

          Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

          I use this on my HF-S20. It's fairly small and light and I like the fact that it comes with a "dead cat". I use final cut pro as an editor and the sound comes in as stereo, not 6 discreet channels. Still looking for a way to get 5.1 in my finished movies. It is fairly sensitive, a good thing. It is also fairly fragile. I am very careful with it while mounted on the camera as the hot shoe mount is very thin plastic. If you use your camera as a player (using HDMI out) it is reproduced as 5.1. The sound is better than average and the "dead cat" is fairly effective. Overall I'd say that it is a nice option but slightly overpriced. I had intended to use my rhode stereo mic but would have needed an adapter for the hot shoe which would have made it very "unwieldy".

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          5.0

          Love my little mogwai!

          By El Chupa

          from Denver, Colorado

          About Me Semi-pro Videographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Great Sound

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Documentaries
            • HD Shooting
            • Home Movies
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Movies/Short Films
            • Travel
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

            This microphone, not only cute and fuzzy, but collects and distributes great quality sound. It really captures your surrounded. Wish it came with a carrying case though.

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            5.0

            Perfect for the HF S20

            By Tomas E

            from Cranston, RI

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Designed for the camera

            Cons

            • Pricey

            Best Uses

            • Events

            Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

            Just be careful of making any noise since it has the rear mics!

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            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Not for everyone!

            By K1200kev

            from Fountainville, Pa

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comes with wind sock
            • Compact
            • Easy to use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Expensive
            • Not always compatible
            • Weak base

            Best Uses

              Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:

              This mic is compact, lightweight and easy to use. It uses the "Mini Advanced Shoe" on your camera, but is not 100% compatible with all cameras with mini advanced ports. I have an HFS10 and cannot change between mic modes of shotgun, or 5.1.
              When I purchased there was not a lot of info on this product so I took a chance that it worked because of the mini advanced shoe. Check to see if your camera is compatible.

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