Azden SMX-30V Stereo/Mono Mixable Video Microphone
Description
- Mix audio together from the stereo and mono-shotgun microphones
- Or set the mixing dial to 100% stereo or 100% mono
- Stepless variable mixing potentiometer
- Swivel mount adjusts aim of microphone up to 30Âș to the left or right
- +20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps
- -10dB pad for loud sound environments
- Auto power mode turns microphone on/off with camera
- Low-cut filter selectable at 60 Hz, 3 dB/octave
- Detachable audio output cable
- Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4â-20 thread
- 10 year warranty with registration
With the SMX-30V, Azden takes their innovation of a switchable stereo/mono microphone to another level by incorporating a mixing dial. The first video microphone of its kind, the SMX-30V lets the user choose from using 100% of the stereo microphone, 100% of the mono-shotgun microphone, or any mix in between. Recording a dialogue scene but want to incorporate some of the environmentâs ambience? Mix in a little of the stereo microphone. Recording a musical performance but want to tighten up the center stereo image? Mix in some audio from the mono-shotgun microphone. The possibilities are endless!