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Aaron Rosen · June 3rd, 2003, 11:49 PM

it's little brother the Azden SGM-1X?

And the differences besides price and leingth?

Jay Enterkin · June 4th, 2003, 07:58 AM

I have the SGM-1x and I have been very happy with it for the money. I paid $149 - the included shockmount is a nice bonus. I haven't used an SGM-2x so I can't speak to the differences between the two - but I have been pleased with the SGM-1x.

One major difference is that the SGM-1x is a shotgun only. The SGM-2x has a shotgun module and an omni module. I own several microphones that I use for different purposes, so I didn't need a shotgun that doubles as an omni.

<<<-- Originally posted by Aaron Rosen : it's little brother the Azden SGM-1X?

And the differences besides price and length? -->>>

Aaron Rosen · June 4th, 2003, 08:20 AM

So would it be better to have a shotgun or the combo for event video?

Specifically 2nd Camera and 1st camera interview.

Imran Zaidi · June 4th, 2003, 09:40 AM

Having the ability to break the 2X into a smaller mic is a really nice feature. It performs really well as a handheld in that half-size mode, and it even comes with a smaller ice-cream cone windscreen to make it look and sound legit.

In fact, even in half-size mode, I sometimes camera mount it for close-up interview type stuff. It's lighter and less intrusive, but still grabs directional sound really well.

I highly recommend the 2X over the 1X since it's really not that much more, thus a much better deal. Just remember, the 2X is an XLR mic (thus requiring an XLR Adaptor).

Aaron Rosen · June 4th, 2003, 09:53 AM

Thank You.

Jay Enterkin · June 4th, 2003, 12:38 PM

The SGM-x (without a number) is the video camera Azden mic! that has a mini-jack plug.

The SGM-1x has an XLR connector just like the SGM-2x!

<<<-- Originally posted by Imran Zaidi :
I highly recommend the 2X over the 1X since it's really not that much more, thus a much better deal. Just remember, the 2X is an XLR mic (thus requiring an XLR Adaptor). -->>>

Imran Zaidi · June 4th, 2003, 01:31 PM

Ah, well there you go. Even more reason to go with the 2X over the 1X.

Sorry for my confusion.

June 3rd, 2003, 11:49 PM	#1
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	So we know the Azden SGM-2X is good, what about... it's little brother the Azden SGM-1X? And the differences besides price and leingth?

June 4th, 2003, 07:58 AM	#2
Jay Enterkin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina Posts: 33	Re: So we know the Azden SGM-2X is good, what about... I have the SGM-1x and I have been very happy with it for the money. I paid $149 - the included shockmount is a nice bonus. I haven't used an SGM-2x so I can't speak to the differences between the two - but I have been pleased with the SGM-1x. One major difference is that the SGM-1x is a shotgun only. The SGM-2x has a shotgun module and an omni module. I own several microphones that I use for different purposes, so I didn't need a shotgun that doubles as an omni. <<<-- Originally posted by Aaron Rosen : it's little brother the Azden SGM-1X? And the differences besides price and length? -->>> __________________ http://www.wholmmovies.com/ website for the OTHER indie films

June 4th, 2003, 12:38 PM	#6
Jay Enterkin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina Posts: 33	SGM-1x is XLR also! The SGM-x (without a number) is the video camera Azden mic! that has a mini-jack plug. The SGM-1x has an XLR connector just like the SGM-2x! <<<-- Originally posted by Imran Zaidi : I highly recommend the 2X over the 1X since it's really not that much more, thus a much better deal. Just remember, the 2X is an XLR mic (thus requiring an XLR Adaptor). -->>> __________________ http://www.wholmmovies.com/ website for the OTHER indie films

June 4th, 2003, 08:20 AM	#3
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	So would it be better to have a shotgun or the combo for event video? Specifically 2nd Camera and 1st camera interview.

June 4th, 2003, 09:40 AM	#4
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Having the ability to break the 2X into a smaller mic is a really nice feature. It performs really well as a handheld in that half-size mode, and it even comes with a smaller ice-cream cone windscreen to make it look and sound legit. In fact, even in half-size mode, I sometimes camera mount it for close-up interview type stuff. It's lighter and less intrusive, but still grabs directional sound really well. I highly recommend the 2X over the 1X since it's really not that much more, thus a much better deal. Just remember, the 2X is an XLR mic (thus requiring an XLR Adaptor).

June 4th, 2003, 09:53 AM	#5
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	Thank You.

June 4th, 2003, 01:31 PM	#7
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Ah, well there you go. Even more reason to go with the 2X over the 1X. Sorry for my confusion.