James Hutchison
October 10th, 2005, 10:54 AM
I would like to purchase a shotgun mic for a current and future projects. As I have a low budget, I am only able to afford something in the range of $250.
I have been, in particular, looking at the Azden line of Shotgun mics.
So, to the point. Which of these three mics is the best buy for the money.
The SGM 1000~~~~$250
Specs...
The Phamtom-Powered Azden SGM-1000 comes with a windscreen and Azden's unique shockmount holder with integrated shoe-mount. Designed for Video and Audio Professionals, the SGM-1000 is a highly directional shotgun microphone with a wide frequency response and low noise levels. The SGM-1000 can be powered by external phantom power or a single AA battery.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response:80-20,000Hz
Low-Cut Roll-Off:6dB/Octave@ 200Hz
Sensitivity:Super Cardioid -33dB Re: 1v/PA
Impedance:1.5k Ohms @ 1kHz
Max.Spl Input Level:120dB
Signal To Noise Ratio:70dB
Dynamic Range:96dB
Battery Type:"AAA" (1.5V) - Use Alkaline Battery
Battery Current:0.2mA
Battery Life:1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery:4.94oz (140grams)
Dimensions:12.2" (310mm) length, 0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type:3-Pin XLR Type
Supplied Accessories:1Shock Mount Mic Holder, Windscreen, Carry-Pouch
The SGM 2x~~~$200
Specs...
The SGM-2X Professional Shotgun Microphone System is designed for both the Pro-Sound and Broadcast markets. The microphone comes with two barrels making it either an omni (8.11" long) or, by adding the extension barrel, a supercardioid (15.75" long). Either configuration provides a sensitive, low-noise, wide bandwidth signal through its' balanced, low-impedanced XLR output. The SGM-2X comes complete with a unique, integrated shock-mount with both camera shoe-mount and mic stand-mount and two foam windscreens. The microphone is powered by a single "AAA" battery (not included), which lasts more than 250 hours.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response: 40-20,000Hz
Low-Cut Roll-Off:: 6dB/Octave @ 200Hz
Sensitivity: Super Cardioid -39dB re 1V/Pa
Sensitivity: Omni-directional -45dB re 1V/Pa
Impedance: 680 Ohms @ 1Khz
Max. SPL Input Level: 110dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB
Dynamic Range: 85dB
Battery Type: AAA (1.5V) - use alkaline battery
Battery Current: 0.2mA
Battery Life: 1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery: Long + Short Barrel 6.5oz (185grams)
Weight w/o Battery: Short Barrel 3.9oz (110grams)
Dimensions: Long + Short Barrel.......16" (400mm) length
Dimensions: Long + Short Barrel.......0.83" (21mm) diameter
Dimensions: Short Barrel..............8.4" (212.5mm) length
Dimensions: Short Barrel..............0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type: 3-Pin XLR type
Supplied Accessories: Shock mount mic holder, 2-Windscreens
The SGM 1x~~~$150
Specs...
The SGM-1X Professional Shotgun Microphone is designed to provide quality audio for the videographer. It is ideal for today’s smaller, digital video cameras where longer models would appear in the frame when camera mounted. The hyper-directional super-cardioid shotgun microphone has a wide frequency response, exhibits low noise and accepts up to 110dB SPL input levels. The 11.8" long microphone uses a single “AAA” battery that will last over 1000 hours due to the mic’s extremely low current drain. The low-impedance, XLR connectored SGM-1X ships complete with a windscreen and Azden’s proprietary shock-mount holder that isolates camera motor noise from the mic. The holder has provisions for both camera-shoe and mic-stand mounting.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response: 80-18,000Hz
Sensitivity: Super Cardioid -41dB re 1V/Pa
Impedance: 680 Ohms @ 1Khz
Max. SPL Input Level: 110dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB
Dynamic Range: 80dB
Battery Type: AAA (1.5V) - use alkaline battery
Battery Current: 0.2mA
Battery Life: 1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery: 4.76oz (135grams)
Dimensions: 11.8" (300mm) length
Dimensions: 0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type: 3-Pin XLR type
Supplied Accessories: Shock mount mic holder, 1 Windscreen
...so, there you have it. I am open to discussion about other shotgun mics, but the sooner I get one of these mics the sooner I can get started.
For the money, which is the best and which will provide me with perfectly adequate audio. FYI, I want it to be able to capture clear dialogue from at least a range of 10 feet away. This will be used primarily for dialogue.
Thanks.
I have been, in particular, looking at the Azden line of Shotgun mics.
So, to the point. Which of these three mics is the best buy for the money.
The SGM 1000~~~~$250
Specs...
The Phamtom-Powered Azden SGM-1000 comes with a windscreen and Azden's unique shockmount holder with integrated shoe-mount. Designed for Video and Audio Professionals, the SGM-1000 is a highly directional shotgun microphone with a wide frequency response and low noise levels. The SGM-1000 can be powered by external phantom power or a single AA battery.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response:80-20,000Hz
Low-Cut Roll-Off:6dB/Octave@ 200Hz
Sensitivity:Super Cardioid -33dB Re: 1v/PA
Impedance:1.5k Ohms @ 1kHz
Max.Spl Input Level:120dB
Signal To Noise Ratio:70dB
Dynamic Range:96dB
Battery Type:"AAA" (1.5V) - Use Alkaline Battery
Battery Current:0.2mA
Battery Life:1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery:4.94oz (140grams)
Dimensions:12.2" (310mm) length, 0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type:3-Pin XLR Type
Supplied Accessories:1Shock Mount Mic Holder, Windscreen, Carry-Pouch
The SGM 2x~~~$200
Specs...
The SGM-2X Professional Shotgun Microphone System is designed for both the Pro-Sound and Broadcast markets. The microphone comes with two barrels making it either an omni (8.11" long) or, by adding the extension barrel, a supercardioid (15.75" long). Either configuration provides a sensitive, low-noise, wide bandwidth signal through its' balanced, low-impedanced XLR output. The SGM-2X comes complete with a unique, integrated shock-mount with both camera shoe-mount and mic stand-mount and two foam windscreens. The microphone is powered by a single "AAA" battery (not included), which lasts more than 250 hours.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response: 40-20,000Hz
Low-Cut Roll-Off:: 6dB/Octave @ 200Hz
Sensitivity: Super Cardioid -39dB re 1V/Pa
Sensitivity: Omni-directional -45dB re 1V/Pa
Impedance: 680 Ohms @ 1Khz
Max. SPL Input Level: 110dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB
Dynamic Range: 85dB
Battery Type: AAA (1.5V) - use alkaline battery
Battery Current: 0.2mA
Battery Life: 1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery: Long + Short Barrel 6.5oz (185grams)
Weight w/o Battery: Short Barrel 3.9oz (110grams)
Dimensions: Long + Short Barrel.......16" (400mm) length
Dimensions: Long + Short Barrel.......0.83" (21mm) diameter
Dimensions: Short Barrel..............8.4" (212.5mm) length
Dimensions: Short Barrel..............0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type: 3-Pin XLR type
Supplied Accessories: Shock mount mic holder, 2-Windscreens
The SGM 1x~~~$150
Specs...
The SGM-1X Professional Shotgun Microphone is designed to provide quality audio for the videographer. It is ideal for today’s smaller, digital video cameras where longer models would appear in the frame when camera mounted. The hyper-directional super-cardioid shotgun microphone has a wide frequency response, exhibits low noise and accepts up to 110dB SPL input levels. The 11.8" long microphone uses a single “AAA” battery that will last over 1000 hours due to the mic’s extremely low current drain. The low-impedance, XLR connectored SGM-1X ships complete with a windscreen and Azden’s proprietary shock-mount holder that isolates camera motor noise from the mic. The holder has provisions for both camera-shoe and mic-stand mounting.
Technical Specs:
Frequency Response: 80-18,000Hz
Sensitivity: Super Cardioid -41dB re 1V/Pa
Impedance: 680 Ohms @ 1Khz
Max. SPL Input Level: 110dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB
Dynamic Range: 80dB
Battery Type: AAA (1.5V) - use alkaline battery
Battery Current: 0.2mA
Battery Life: 1000 Hours w/Alkaline Battery
Weight w/o Battery: 4.76oz (135grams)
Dimensions: 11.8" (300mm) length
Dimensions: 0.83" (21mm) diameter
Output Type: 3-Pin XLR type
Supplied Accessories: Shock mount mic holder, 1 Windscreen
...so, there you have it. I am open to discussion about other shotgun mics, but the sooner I get one of these mics the sooner I can get started.
For the money, which is the best and which will provide me with perfectly adequate audio. FYI, I want it to be able to capture clear dialogue from at least a range of 10 feet away. This will be used primarily for dialogue.
Thanks.