Azden Sgm-250H Shotgun Mic For Professional Audio Recording

Azden Sgm-250h Shotgun Mic For Professional Audio Recording

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The SGM-250H Shotgun Microphone from Azden is a durable, high-performance mic designed for indie film and TV location recording. With a hypercardioid electret capsule, and an extra-long interference tube, the SGM-250H can deliver ultralow noise and a highly directional pickup pattern that rejects a significant amount of extraneous noise from the sides, while maintaining true-to-life quality sound.

A switchable high-pass filter at 75 Hz provides a convenient method of mitigating low-frequency noise, and the enclosure is made of a rugged aluminum and brass alloy for durability and excellent RF interference protection. The frequency response is wide and flat with a slight bump in the midrange for capturing the nuances of speech without sacrificing quality. A low signal-to-noise ratio and gold-plated XLR connectors ensure a clean, natural sounding signal with minimal obstructive noise. Ideal for filmmakers and video content creators alike, the SGM-250H is a workhorse shotgun mic that can excel in a wide range of shooting scenarios.

For Film, TV, and Location Recording Hypercardioid Polar Pattern Switchable High-Pass Filter at 75 Hz Requires 48V Phantom Power Flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response Extra-Long Interference Tube Brass/Aluminum Alloy for RF Resistance Gold-Plated XLR Connector Includes Windscreen, Mic Clip & Pouch Handcrafted in Japan

Key Specs
Element Type	Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid
Controls	Low Cut/HPF
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	132 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD)
Analog Output	1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources	Phantom Power
Microphone
Sound Field	Mono
Element Type	Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid
Orientation	End Address
Circuitry	Solid-State
Pad	No
High-Pass Filter	75 Hz, 3 dB/Octave
Filter & EQ	Low-Cut Filter: 75 Hz, 3 dB/Octave
Controls	Low Cut/HPF
Performance
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	132 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD)
Dynamic Range	114 dB
Connectivity
Analog Output	1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources	Phantom Power
Operating Voltage	11 to 50 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color	Black
Dimensions	ø: 0.8 x L: 9.8" / ø: 21 x L: 250 mm
Weight	3.9 oz / 110 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.855 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.5 x 4.6 x 2.4"

Hypercardioid condenser capsule rejects maximum amount of noise from sides
Great for tripod or boompole mounting
Electret capsule circuit delivers ultralow noise and high sensitivity
Takes 48V phantom power over XLR
Custom-designed acoustic interference tube with high-precision, phase-canceling slots produces a flat frequency response with excellent directionality and wide dynamic range
Switchable high-pass filter for attenuating low-frequency noise
Brass and aluminum alloy case for improved durability and ambient RF resistance
Gold-plated, 3-pin XLR output connector
Wide frequency response with slight midrange bump for accurate and life-like audio capture, ideal for voices
Includes mic clip, foam windscreen, and zipper carrying pouch
Handcrafted in Japan

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will the 250p work with xlr to mini on GH5s if you select phantom mode on camera...and does it reduce battery life noticeably?

A: There is no way to send phantom power from a camera's mini-jack mic input, since it is an unbalanced connection. So the SGM-250P will not work if converted to mini-plug on any camera. For this you will need a microphone that is self-powered. Our SGM-250 model shotgun microphone can run off a AA battery and could be adapted to a mini input if desired. However, for better results, we'd recommend the SMX-15 microphone for unbalanced, mini-jack connections. The SMX-15 also has a built in gain booster circuit to help over come the noise that is usually inherent in the poorer quality mic preamps that are built into most mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

Q: 2. Will this connect to a Rode RODELink Newsshooter Kit?

A: Yes, the SGM-250 should work well with any XLR plug-in wireless transmitter.

Q: 3. Will this mount onto the tilta cage for the bmpcc 4k?

A: This shotgun mic will mount into the shoe on the top of the Tilta Camera Cage for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K (Basic Kit, Tilta Gray), BH #TITAT01BG.

Q: 4. What does the CX suffix stand for? Camera XLR?

A: While the manufacturer does not specify, we believe it refers to Cabled XLR.

Q: 5. Is there an extension cable so I could use this as a boom-pole mounted mic with my C70? I already bought this mic from BH, but need a cable solution...

A: Unfortunately we no longer offer TA3 extension cables to accommodate that length at this time.

Q: 6. The specs indicate the operating voltage to be 11 - 50 volts. When I use this Azden mic with the Xvive U3C Wireless transmiiter, may I keep the transmitter phantom power voltage switch at 12 v instead of 48 v so I may get 7 hours battery power usage out of the transmitter as opposed to 5 hours usage using the 48 v setting?

A: Yes that is exactly what you should do.

Q: 7. Does this mic need phantom power?

A: Yes it does, which you have to turn on from the audio settings on the BMPCC.

Q: 8. shoud i buy the shockmount seperately or it will be provided in the 199 dollar pack ?

A: The Azden SGM-250MX Shotgun Microphone comes with Azden's SMH-X Universal Shockmount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles.

Q: 9. HOW TO INSTALL THIS MIC ON bmpcc 4k, should I buy anything additional?

A: Install on bmpcc a cold shoe B&H # SM1241 or PEAMF1420 to mount mic. This mic has a Mini XLR provided: Azden SGM-250MX Mini-XLR Short Shotgun Microphone for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema (Shockmount, Phantom Only) and the bmpcc has a mini xlr connection: Audio Connectors 1 x Mini XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic/Line Level Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output

Q: 10. Hello, what kind of shoe mount is needed to mount this to the BMPCC4k?

A: I used one from small rig. Works great and hasn’t ever been taken off since I added on. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1421793-REG/smallrig_1241_cold_shoe.html

Gregory	28/09/2024
[Phantom Power] Needed a mic for short videos of actors for their demo reels. Tried basic mics but to have them out of frame they needed to be three feet from the actor and at that distance the sound was poor. Then tried lavaliere mics, but only the very high end (expensive) mics picked up the vocal range needed. Went to B&H and tried-out some shotgun mics in their soundproof mic room. With the help of a very knowledgeable salesperson I picked the Azden. The actors and their agents are happy with the sound, and the price didn't break the bank. Very satisfied. 5

Daniel	17/09/2024
[0.855 lb] In my humble opinion Azden microphones are constantly underrated! want quality ? Go with Azden 5

Ryoya	05/09/2024
[Low Cut/HPF] At this price, this mic surpassed my expectations. Thanks to the recommendation from B & H. I'm very happy about this product! 5

Matthew	03/09/2024
[End Address] I shoot doco and adventure work from a web based perspective, and this works beautifully. I have nothing but good things with it. 5

Marko	16/08/2024
[Hypercardioid] I've had this mic for a year now, and use it for producing my YT channel. It's an amazing mic not only for the money, but just an amazing mic period. I even did an episode called "Audio Impossible", that illustrated how even in my somewhat noisy environment I was able to isolate my vocals with the help of this awesome mic. 5

Matthew	25/07/2024
[0.855 lb] Yeah. It currently lives on my FX-9 for doc work. Still going strong. 5

Nicholas	16/07/2024
[Low Cut/HPF] This is a great little on camera mic. I've used it on loads of projects in some rough weather conditions. It performs very well and I'm pleased with the audio quality. Well worth picking up. 5

Josh	08/07/2024
[Hypercardioid] This has been the best shotgun mic I have used thus far. I have used several ranging from $50 - $250. I used this particular mic outside with the foam windscreen that came with it. The sound of my talent came out clean and blocked a lot of distracting noises. I still had other noises bleed through onto the audio track, like cars 15 - 25 feet away, but they were not overpowering or distracting. The audio was clean. I was recording directly to a Zoom H4n Pro. 5

Tayeee	02/07/2024
[Hypercardioid] I video production for a living and I need an additional good affordable boom mic. After I read the reviews I decided to give the SGM-250 from Azden a go. I used it on two productions and it worked great. 5

Mark	17/06/2024
[Hypercardioid] All the quality at half the cost. Excellent interview and nat-sound location mic; ideal VO and vlog piece as well. Highly recommended. 5