Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone
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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Pros
- Easy to use (7)
- Lightweight (4)
- Improves performance (3)
- Interfaces well with camcorder (3)
- Well built / quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (6)
- Home movies (5)
- Shooting outdoors (4)
- HD shooting (3)
- Movies/short films (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Quality Construction
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:
The sound is supper clear and gives a nice 'full' coverage via it's 5 channels. I don't find anything negative to say as regards this Canon mike.
Always GREAT service from B&H Photo. Thanks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Sound quality
Cons
- Expensive
- Price for features
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Canon SM-V1 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone:
This microphone has better sound quality than the standard built in mic on the camcorder. It also captures in surround sound, although it's more like 4.1 channels (since the center channel in movies is dialog, so the center channel doesn't apply in the real world). It works the best for home videos/vacation when you are walking around and in the middle of the action. However, it is a bit expensive for what it does. The base of the mic does seem like it can break easily if not carefully handled.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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".
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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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