{"product_id":"azden-smx-15-powered-shotgun-video-microphone","title":"Azden SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior directionality and off-axis rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel adjustment: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+20dB gain booster alleviates noise produced by low-quality camera preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-10dB pad for loud sound environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB\/octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on (2) AA batteries with no degradation of audio quality over battery life-span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow noise, high sensitivity, wide frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 year warranty with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom, detachable foam windscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1\/4”-20 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery indicator LED light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm stereo mini-jack output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone was engineered to produce excellent sound quality for video recorded by DSLR and other compact cameras. The microphone element is the same used by Azden’s professional shotgun microphones, the SGM-250 an SGM-250P, and is capable of capturing broadcast quality sound. The acoustically tuned slots of the shotgun barrel give the SMX-15 it’s super-cardioid polar pattern which allows you to focus on sound in front of the camera, while reducing capture of extraneous noise from the rest of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGain Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. That’s why Azden designed the SMX-15 with a +20dB gain booster; so you can get a strong, clean audio signal into your camera, minimizing the need to turn up the noisy preamp. Also included is a -10dB pad to protect against distortion when recording in loud environments such as live concerts and motorsport events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMX-15 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMX-15 is powered by two AA batteries; a lower cost option than the 9V battery that is 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. The battery indicator LED light lets you know when it’s time to change batteries with up to a 1 hour warning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaximize 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIntegrated Shock Absorbing Shoe Mount\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegrated 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. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with a ¼”-20 thread at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"data-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar Pattern:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper-Cardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreq Resp:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-36dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDyn Range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82dB, 1kHz@1Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Input Level:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128dB SPL (1kHz@ 1% T.H.D.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Output Level:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+6.2dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Imp:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50√¢‚Äû¬¶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Req:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA batteries x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Conn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm Stereo mini plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Switch:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff, Battery, Auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-10dB, 0dB, +20dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCF:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120Hz, 3dB\/octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDims:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47mm x 98mm x 145mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135g (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42719605883047,"sku":"GC21-AZDSMX-15","price":366.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4083\/0375\/products\/smx-15-3.jpg?v=1666501651","url":"https:\/\/www.georges.com.au\/products\/azden-smx-15-powered-shotgun-video-microphone","provider":"Georges Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}