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Key Features
- Stereo/Mono Powered Shotgun Video Mic
- SWS-30 Furry Windshield Cover
- Foam Windshield
- Level Adjustment: -10, 0, +20 dB
The Azden SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Mic & Furry Windshield Cover Kit from B&H includes a battery-powered Azden SMX-30 shotgun-style microphone with a 1/8" stereo mini jack, a foam windscreen, and an Azden SWS-30 furry windshield cover. It can be used on DSLRs and other compact cameras for capturing audio in outdoor and indoor environments.
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Will it work with Black Magic Pocket 4K?
Will it work with Black Magic Pocket 4K?
Yes, the SMX-30 will work with the BMPCC 4K but must be plugged into the 3.5mm mic input jack (not the mini-XLR input). Furthermore, you will have to adjust the audio settings to use the 3.5mm mic input. The auto-on feature will work when set up properly. You will need to find a third party mounting solution since the BMPCC lacks a traditional cold-shoe mount. Using a camera cage with a shoe mount would be one option. The SMX-30 has a 1/4"-20 female thread at the bottom, so using a thread adapter would be a second option.
Date published: 2020-01-27
What is the size of the thread on the bottom? 3/8 ...
What is the size of the thread on the bottom? 3/8 or 1/4
It is a 1/4" - 20 size female thread.
Date published: 2020-02-12
What's the self noise level?
What's the self noise level?
82 dB, 1 kHz @ 1Pa
Date published: 2022-02-02
I assume this is mic is appropriate for recording ...
I assume this is mic is appropriate for recording high end piano performances on a Nikon Z6/7? Can Azden Tech please help me with potential settings.... if recording from 6-10 feet away in a studio or living room environment with zero background noise vs a concert hall from 50-70 feet away with mild background noise?
The Azden SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone can be an appropriate choice for recording piano performances directly to camera and provides optional setting adjustments for different scenarios as mentioned.
Date published: 2022-03-16
I have a Tascam X-Y mic that just failed on one ...
I have a Tascam X-Y mic that just failed on one channel because of the tiny slender cable. Does this cable feel robust?
Yes, the cable for the Azden SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone does feel more durable and robust than the cable for the TASCAM TM-2X Stereo XY Condenser DSLR Microphone (B&H # TATM2X).
Date published: 2023-08-03
question
are you able to tilt the microphone up or down at all?
It doesn't tilt by itself, just a straight-ahead shock mount. But you could add a small Vello ball head to change it's positioning as long as your rig/setup has the headroom.
Date published: 2018-08-26
If affixed to camera like the Nikon Z6, can you ...
If affixed to camera like the Nikon Z6, can you still use the viewfinder or does the back of the shock mount get in the way? If so, could a shoe mount accessory solve that?
I can't speak for the Nikon Z6, but I use this microphone on my Sony A7RII, and I am still able to use the viewfinder. The shock mount pokes me in the forehead a little bit, but its not too bad. I assume this would be the case with most cameras.
Date published: 2024-07-09
Does this microphone work with Canon Vixia ...
Does this microphone work with Canon Vixia Camcorders?
Just check the camera or the manual to see if it does have a microphone input. Not all Vixia models have microphone inputs. If it does have a microphone input, then the SMX-30 is compatible. You may also want to check if the camera has a cold shoe slot to mount the microphone. If not, you may want to look into alternative mounting solutions.
Date published: 2020-04-20