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AZDEN SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone

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Connectivity Technology Auxiliary
Connector Type 3.5 mm Jack
Special Feature mono/stereo switchable, adjustable gain
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Color Black
Included Components Microphone, Windshield, Pouch, Output cable
Polar Pattern Unidirectional
Item Weight 5.6 ounces

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  • Switch between stereo and mono/shotgun microphones
  • Gain Control: +20 dB boost, 0 dB, -10 dB pad
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  • Low-cut filter selectable at 120Hz, 3dB/octave
  • Integrated shock-absorbing camera shoe-mount with 1/4”-20 thread
  • 10-Year manufacturer warranty

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SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone

A Versatile Microphone for Cameras and Video

With the SMX-30 you’ve always got the right microphone for the job. That’s because it is both a stereo microphone and a mono-shotgun microphone, allowing you to switch between the two on the fly. Plus with other great features like gain control, auto-on, a low cut filter, and of course awesome sound quality, the SMX-30 is sure to be a microphone you’ll always want to keep in your gear bag.

SMX-30 on camera in stereo mode filming waterfall

It's a Stereo Microphone

Use the stereo mode to capture rich, immersive audio that enhances the scene you're shooting. Great for nature scenes, musical performances, or any kind of action video.

SMX-30 in use outdoors with furry windshield

And it's a Mono Shotgun Microphone

Mono mode uses a supercardioid shotgun microphone to really focus in on your sound source. Perfect for picking up dialogue in vlog style videos, or for "run and gun" interview situations.

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Specifications

Polar Pattern Mono: Super-Cardioid Stereo: Cardioid (120º)
Frequency Response 40Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity -36dB @ 1kHz
Dyn Range 118dB
S/N Ratio 82dB, 1kHz@1Pa
Output Impedance 50Ω
Power Req. AA batteries x2
Output Connection 3.5mm Stereo mini plug
Power Switch Off, Battery, Auto
Gain Control -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
Dims & Weight 47mm x 107mm x 145mm / 145g

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    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
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    Hands down my favorite DSLR shotgun mic
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    Hands down my favorite DSLR shotgun mic
    While I absolutely LOVE the 2 mics in one on this, and as nice as the audio quality is, the thing that really is the cherry on top is the ability to set it to turn on and off with the camera. I can't tell you how many batteries I've killed on other mics when I forgot to turn them off. Honestly, one or two shots were also a loss when I failed to switch them back ON, too.This mic is a lifesaver, and I've trusted it to be with me all over the world. I can't recommend this mic more highly.
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    Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Azden Leads. Everyone Else Follows.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    LOVE THIS MIC!

    Okay. For you who are wondering if you should get a Rode or an Azden, let me point out a few things. First, when they say the audio of the Rode mics are better, they are NOT. They are just different. This mic, the Azden SMX 30, is broadcast quality audio. And, yes, I do understand that it's hard to decide between a stereo and a mono mic. But why would you settle for one over the other when you can have the BEST of both worlds? Azden's SMX 30 is awesome in that you can change mics with the flip of a switch! Plus, what if you want both mics but can only afford one? Why limit yourself.

    Now, let me tell you a story, one with a real life lesson. Over 30 years ago I had to write a composition for an English class. At that time, I decided to write a paper about how digital cameras would never beat film cameras. Boy, was I WRONG! Today I shoot with only digital cameras. So, when mirrorless cameras came out, I didn't make the same mistake twice. I got me a Sony A7. And I'm glad I did. So, if you're wondering what this has to do with the Azden, I'll tell you. Azden may not be as well known as Rode but you can bet I am NOT afraid of new companies with new and ever evolving technologies. In fact, I welcome them with open arms. They offer products that either meet or exceed Rode and they intend to keep up the battle with highly competitive price points.

    You see, Rode is going to make a mic like the SMX 30 but unfortunately they won't be able to beat Azden's price point and by then Azden will have come out with another industry leading product. In other words... Azden leads. Everyone else follows.

    I am very impressed with Azden's SMX 30. I prefer NOT to use the Low Cut Filter (unless absolutely necessary). There is plenty of bass in this mic and the +20 dB preamp makes this puppy shine!
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    Tom D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the investment for better sound.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    I’ll mainly be using this microphone to record my guitar playing for social media, as well as flute and guitar duets with my wife. So far I’ve been testing various settings to determine what will produce the best sound quality. And I can report a big improvement over my camera’s internal microphone. Keeping the microphone within five feet of the sound source when set to stereo seems to give better tone, so I am using a 24 mm wide angle lens on my Canon T5i to allow this.
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    CHILI
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good mic with one flaw
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    I have tested and used many on-camera microphones and this seems to be the best quality for a plug and play microphone. It's also much better audio than the Shure Lenshopper vp83 which is a very popular on-camera mic but hisses a LOT unless the camera's preamps are set REALLY low, for the acceptable amount of hiss, that the sound coming out from the microphone is at such low levels that I would I need a preamp or a mixer with gain availability, but for that you can just simply use the Azden smx-30 and have those same levels available without external audio gain. I've tried many low cost mics which are simply unusable except for the Takstar 598 which has passable audio quality but it was unreliable because sometimes the sound would get very distorted. The zoom H6 is the only mic that does have better sound quality than the Azden smx-30 but it creates more noise from the camera's preamps than this microphone (so if the camera's preamps are not good then it has to be set very low and h6's preamps set at highest level but even the the audio levels are still higher than the Azden smx-30).

    I really love the mic's auto setting which turns on the mic automatically when it's connected to the camera and shuts off the mic when it's disconnected from the camera. That is a fantastic feature.

    The Azden smx-30 is the best straight in camera mic I've tried till now. However, it doesn't work with my sound mixer (which I connect to my camera) even though the sound mixer works well with every single mic I tried it with except this one.

    I always use preamps to higher the audio input. I never use the +20 feature that mics have because it creates a lot of hiss. This applies to all mics I've tried, including this one. The audio levels are pretty good, compared to other mics, even without the extra preamps or audio gain and you can use higher preamps in camera than with many other mics and it will still provide clear, clean sound with minimal hiss compared to other mics used at the same level of the camera's preamps. However, I still need higher audio levels so that I don't need to work on the volume in post. Meanwhile the Zoonm h6 was the only better, but much more expensive option, that fits the bill and the audio quality is better too. But it involves more than just putting the mic into the camera's hot shoe and plugging the 3.5 mm cord into the camera's mic port, which is simple and fast, two things I want very much from my equipment. However, sound (and image) quality is most important for my work so I will stick with the zoom H6 , but if I would be a blogger or need the mic for non-commercial work I would definitely go with the Azden smx-30.
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    Jerry Spoor
    3.0 out of 5 stars Signal to noise?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Advertised 82db signal to noise ratio is questionable. It is too noisy. The signal to noise ratio on my GH5 on-camera mic is better. The white noise is not acceptable. The directional ability is negligible on the shotgun mic compared to other comparably priced mics. It does not provide an improvement for my camera. If your camera has a very bad microphone this might provide an improvement. I tried all gain variations on the mic and the camera. Maybe I got a defective unit.
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    Dr Lew
    5.0 out of 5 stars this is the best on camera mic out there both mono and stereo ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    this is the best on camera mic out there both mono and stereo can not have it better than that. the mic sound great the build quality is excellent.
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    Hal Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Creates viral recordings
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
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     I'm SO glad I bought this. It works so well with my Sony a6400. The first thing I recorded with it has over 6 million views on TikTok. Love it.
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    Ahmad Alothman
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Sound is OK. Walking with this mounted on my camera makes some nasty noise.
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    Michael E. Thompson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Mic for DSLR or Video Cameras
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    I bought this for use on a DSLR primarily but have been using it on a Canon Video Camera. I don't notice it being much better than the built-in mics on the camera but does add the shotgun functionality. The mount does produce sounds when the camera is being carried or handheld and moved quickly. It doesn't seem to recognize the Canon Vixia for the auto power off function. Provides good sound with some limitations.
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    Herles Velasco
    4.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen mic.
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 29, 2019
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Sin duda la calidad de los componentes internos (el micrófono en sí) y la capacidad de grabar en estéreo son las mayores virtudes de este producto y superan a su competencia. En contra diría que el cable para conectar a la cámara se ve muy frágil y no creo que dure mucho; lo mismo pasa con la base. Vale la pena la compra, pero hay que extremar precauciones para que dure por mucho tiempo la inversión.
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    Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quality build - as promised.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2019
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Very good range and clarity. Stereo function is awesome for music.
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    Tuhin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in India on July 8, 2019
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Excellent microphone with a very robust pre amp. Well worth the money as it’s able to record mono and stereo. Runs on easily found AA batteries.
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    Marianna Barker
    1.0 out of 5 stars Arrived Faulty
    Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2022
    Style: SMX-30Verified Purchase
    Was not able to even try this product out as the wheel on the base wouldn't unscrew so that it could be fitted to the hot shoe on my camera. No support given. Now waiting for refund.
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