The Azden SMX-15 Shotgun Video Microphonefrom Azden SMX-15 Shotgun Video Microphoneis a battery-powered supercardioid shotgun microphone engineered to produce pro-quality sound for DSLRs and other compact cameras. Featuring the same microphone element as Azden's professional shotguns (SGM-250 & SGM-250P), the SMX-15 is capable of capturing broadcast-quality sound, and allows you to focus on sound in front of the camera while reducing the capture of extraneous noise from the rest of the environment.

Using the built-in +20 dB gain booster to get a strong clean audio signal into your camera, the SMX-15 minimizes the need to turn up noisy preamps usually associated with DSLRs, and also includes a -10 dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motorsport events.

Furthermore, the microphone has a wide frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz and has a full, natural sound. There is a low-cut filter switch for reducing low frequencies below 120 Hz, which is useful for mitigating noise caused by air conditioners, wind, and traffic noise.

Powered by two AA batteries, you can operate the microphone for approximately 24 hours with no degradation of sound quality. The battery-indicator LED light lets you know when it's time to change batteries, providing up to a 1-hour warning beforehand.

Finally, an integrated shock-absorbing shoe mount isolates the microphone from camera-motor- and handling noise. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with 1/4"-20 threads at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.

Supercardioid Polar Pattern    -10, 0, and +20 dB Level Adjustment    1/8" Stereo Mini-Jack Output    -10 dB Pad    Selectable @ 120 Hz Low-Cut Filter    Operates on Two AA Batteries    Low Noise & High Sensitivity    40 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Includes Integrated Shock-Absorbing Shoe    Mounts to Boom Poles

The audio controls on DSLR cameras are limited, if they exist at all. And DSLRs are notoriously known to have low-quality microphone preamps that add noise to the video soundtrack when the gain is turned up. Azden's SMX-15 has a +20 dB gain booster so you can get a strong, clean audio signal into your camera, minimizing the need to turn up the noisy preamp

The SMX-15 has a wide frequency response ranging from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, so the audio you capture will sound full and natural

Powered by two AA batteries, which is a lower-cost option than the 9V battery used in some competitor microphones, the SMX-15 can achieve 24 hours of operation with a single set of batteries with absolutely no degradation of sound quality

Maximize battery life by using the unique "Auto" power setting. When set to Auto, the SMX-15 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). Ever leave your microphone on by accident to discover that the batteries are dead the next time you try to use it? Eliminate that possibility by always leaving the SMX-15 in "Auto" mode

Integrated into the design of the SMX-15 is a custom-made, shock-absorbing shoe mount to isolate the microphone from camera-motor- and handling noise

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a power light on the mic?

A: There is no light.

Q: 2. 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: 3. How far from the sound source will this shotgun mike work? I want to record a lecture in a classroom and want to know if this mike will work from the back of a classroom.

A: I find this works best when close to the sound source. In a similar situation to what you are describing I have run an extension sounds cable ( 3.5 mm female to male) to connect to the camcorder and place the mic on a stand close to the speaker, right out of frame.

Q: 4. Will this work on a canon XA11?

A: Yes, this Azden SGM-250CX Short Shotgun Microphone will be compatible with the Canon XA11.

Q: 5. are you able to tilt the microphone up or down at all?

A: No -the microphone is in a fixed positon when mounted on a bracket or in the camera's shoe.

Q: 6. Can I use this mic with my computer? I have an iMac and want to use it with my screen recording software to create tutorials. I purchased the audio jack to USBC cable to connect to my computer, but the computer isn't recognizing it.

A: You need to go TRRS into the computer for your computer to be able to see it through the mini to USB-C adapter that you are using. So you can either use the Rode SC4 adapter with the cable that was included with your SMX-30V microphone, or you can use the Rode SC7 cable as a replacement to go from the microphone into the adapter that you have connected to your computer.

Q: 7. Can I use with a Samsung Galaxy 5 but use it with live stream or video with it on my phone for example I can use this simultaneously with video on my android and be able to film

A: The mic will function on smartphones when using apps that have sound recording capability. This includes video and audio apps.

Q: 8. Is the Azden smx-10 compatible with the Canon Rebel T3i?

A: The SMX-10 is compatible with the T3i. It will mount to the shoe, and connect to the cameras 3.5mm mic input jack via the attached cable. AAA battery is required to power the mic.

Q: 9. Will this mic work with a Canon XHA1 video camera?

A: Hello. Thank you for your inquiry in regards to the Azden SMX-10 Stereo Microphone. The Canon XHA1 video camera comes with a 3.5mm mic input terminal near the microphone clip holder. So, the mic should work without a problem. The SMX-10 is self-powered via a AAA battery (not included).

Q: 10. Is the Azden SMX-10 Mic compatible with the Canon Vixia HV40?

A: Yes it is.