Azden SMX-15 SMX-15 DSLR Microphone SMX-15

The SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone

The 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.
Gain Control

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. 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.
Frequency Response

The 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.
Power

The 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.

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 Shock Absorbing Shoe Mount

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. The mount is designed to fit the standard camera shoe and comes with a ��-20 thread at the bottom for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories.

Amplifier



Output impedance



50 ?


Microphone



Microphone direction type



Supercardioid


Microphone frequency



40 - 20000 Hz


Microphone sensitivity



-36 dB


Type



Interview microphone


Other features



Battery LED indicator



Yes


Performance



Product colour



Black


Ports & interfaces



Connectivity technology



Wired


Device interface



3.5 mm (1/8")


Power



Battery type



AA


Number of batteries supported



2


Power source



Battery


Receiver



Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)



82 dB


Technical details



Output gain



-10, 0, 20 dB


Vendor information



Brand Name


Azden


Warranty



1 Year(s)


Weight & dimensions



Dimensions (W x D x H) with stand



47 x 98 x 145 mm


Microphone weight



135 g