Azden SMX-30 Super-Cardioid Stereo/Mono Switchable Camera Mount

Housed inside an innovative casing, the SMX-30 is actually two microphones packaged into one. The stereo microphone is positioned at the top and consists of 2 cardioid polar pattern microphone elements spaced apart at a 120§ angle for capturing a natural sounding stereo image. The mono microphone uses a super-cardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of the camera and is equipped with the same high-quality element as Azden's SGM-250 shotgun microphone to record broadcast quality sound.

With a +20dB gain booster; you can get a strong, clean audio signal into your camera, minimizing the need to turn up the camera's noisy preamp. Also included is a -10dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motor sport events. The SMX-30 has a wide frequency response ranging from 40Hz to 20kHz, so the audio you capture will sound full and natural. Additionally, a low-cut filter switch is included for reducing the level of low frequencies below 120Hz, which is especially useful for mitigating noise caused by air conditioners, wind and traffic.

The SMX-30 is powered by two AA batteries for up to 24 hours of operation. The battery indicator LED light lets you know when it's time to change batteries with up to a 1 hour warning. Maximize battery life by using the unique "Auto" power setting. When set to Auto, the SMX-30 can detect when a camera is on and will automatically power on and off with the camera (requires a mic input that provides plug-in power). Integrated into the design of the SMX-30 is a custom made, shock absorbing shoe mount to isolate the microphone from camera motor and handling noise. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with a ¬"-20 thread at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.

Features:

• Stereo and mono recording modes
• Level adjustment: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
• +20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps
• -10dB pad for loud sound environments
• Low-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB/octave
• Operates on (2) AA batteries
• Low noise, high sensitivity, wide frequency response
• Custom, detachable foam windscreen
• Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4"-20 thread
• Battery indicator LED light
• 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output

Specifications:

• Polar Pattern: Mono: Super-Cardioid
• Stereo: Cardioid (120°)
• Freq Resp: 40Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: -36dB @ 1kHz
• Dyn Range: 118dB
• S/N Ratio: 82dB, [email protected]
• Max Input Level: 130dB SPL ([email protected] 1% T.H.D.)
• Max Output Level: +6.2dBu
• Output Imp: 50Ω
• Power Req: AA batteries x2
• Output Conn: 3.5mm Stereo mini plug
• Power Switch: Off, Battery, Auto
• Gain Control: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
• LCF: 120Hz, 3dB/octave
• Dims: 47mm x 107mm x 145mm
• Weight: 145g