Featuring an improved weather-resistant design, the Deity S-Mic 3 Weather-Resistant Shotgun Microphonefrom Deity S-Mic 3 Weather-Resistant Shotgun Microphoneallows boom operators and field sound recordists to achieve broadcast-quality sound in a variety of outdoor shooting scenarios like indie films, ENG, and documentaries. Unwanted background noise is practically eliminated thanks to the S-Mic 3's pristine audio reproduction. Low-noise circuitry and RFI resistance ensure minimal editing in post. High-sensitivity and a wide frequency range of 50 Hz to 20 kHz ensure intuitive sound pickup without additional tinkering. You'll find no switches, buttons, or dials on the S-Mic 3, so you always depend on it to deliver consistent sound, reliability, and ease of use.

For Indie Films, TV & Documentaries    Improved Weather-Resistant Construction    Supercardioid Pickup Pattern    Phantom Powered    Simple Operation with No Controls    RFI Resistance, Low-Noise Circuitry    High Sensitivity Requires Less Gain    Smooth Tone with Low Off-Axis Coloration    Aluminum Alloy Construction

Featuring an improved weather-resistant design, the S-Mic 3 Shotgun Microphone from Deity Microphones allows boom operators and field sound recordists to achieve broadcast-quality sound in a variety of outdoor shooting scenarios like indie films, ENG, and documentaries. Unwanted background noise is practically eliminated thanks to the S-Mic 3's pristine audio reproduction. Low-noise circuitry and RFI resistance ensure minimal editing in post. High-sensitivity and a wide frequency range of 50 Hz to 20 kHz ensure intuitive sound pickup without additional tinkering. You'll find no switches, buttons, or dials on the S-Mic 3, so you always depend on it to deliver consistent sound, reliability, and ease of use.

The S-Mic 3 can withstand virtually any weather condition from rain to wind to extreme temperatures. Its aluminum alloy construction is designed to perform, even in inclement weather. The mic can perform in up to 95% humidity and in temperatures ranging from -4 to 158°F without compromising sound quality.

Featuring a supercardioid pickup pattern with low off-axis rejection, the S-Mic 3 delivers consistent sound quality in both dialog and ambient recording applications. It has a low noise floor of 12 dBA and an anti-RF interference build, allowing it to maintain less background noise, even with significant gain boosts. Regardless, its high-sensitivity design prevents the need to adjust your gain drastically. A 130 dB SPL rating prevents sudden spikes in noise from distorting your audio.

Featuring a balanced 3-pin XLR output and support for 24 or 48V phantom powering, the S-Mic 3 is ready for use with a variety of devices such as multitrack field recorders, handheld audio recorders, camera-mount mixer adapters, and XLR-equipped cinema cameras.

An included mic clip allows you to place the S-Mic 3 onto a boompole of your choice. Weighing just 2.8 ounces, the S-Mic's lightweight design makes it much more manageable on long shoot days. Secure the foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can you use this with your cell phone?

A: No unless you have a audio interface/mixer connected to the phone that has a battery to provide the microphone with Phantom power (48v) otherwise this microphone will not work straight into a phone. The link bellow has a Saramonic audio mixer that will allow you to connect this microphone into your phone. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1301929-REG/saramonic_smartrigp_2_channel_mic_instrument_interface.html

Q: 2. Does that Rycote shock mount have a boom pole mount under the handle?

A: The Rycote InVision Softie Lyre Pistol Grip Shockmount that is included in the Deity Microphones S-Mic 2 Location Kit allows boom pole mounting with the 3/8 threading at the base of the grip.

Q: 3. will this mic fit perfectly in the XLR handle for the Sony FX30? not loose? just right?

A: The Deity Microphones S-Mic 2S Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone will not fit perfectly inside the Sony FX30 camera bracket, a spacer will be required, we recommend this item: Auray Rubber Spacer Sleeve for XLR Shotgun Microphones on Camcorders B&H # AURSSMCAM45 MFR # RSSM-CAM45

Q: 4. If using as a boom mic, is there a suggested receiver to pair it with?

A: If attempting to use this mic as a wireless shotgun, you would need wireless system with a plug on transmitter that provides phantom power to power the mic. Here's a recommendation, BH #SOUWPD2614.

Q: 5. Only works with Phantom Power?

A: Yes, the Deity Microphones S-Mic 2S Shotgun Microphone operates using phantom power only.

Q: 6. Will this mic diameter fit well on the mic holder that comes with the Fx6?

A: Although Sony does not specify the diameter of or compatibility for the microphone holder found on the FX6, the 0.75" diameter found on the Deity Microphones S-Mic 2S Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone is relatively common and will likely fit nicely inside the FX6 microphone holder.

Q: 7. Would the Rycote 18cm not be too large for this mic? Just wondering whether the 12cm Rycote wouldn't be a better fit for a mic that has a length of 148mm?

A: Yes. The 12cm would be a better fit.

Q: 8. why would you choose the short version over regular?

A: A short shotgun microphone is good for use with compact cameras and often preferred for run-and-gun setups. A short shotgun microphone can pickup audio from several feet away and longer mics have the ability to pickup audio from a further distance. So if you were recording sounds that are further away, you would want to use the longer microphone.

Q: 9. Is this just the Duo without the rear facing mic?

A: Correct this is the regular one capsule version.

Q: 10. Does the mic come with the windshield shown in the picture?

A: Yes. The Diety V Mic comes with: Deity Microphones V-Mic D4 Mini Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Shockmount Furry Windshield 3.5mm TRS Camera Cable 3.5mm TRRS Phone Cable