Comments on: Hardware Review: Azden SGM-1x Shotgun Microphone Review

By: PJ

PJ — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:37:55 +0000

I have the Azden mic too, but one things I’m not sure about is the directional setting on it. The straight line and the angled line settings. I’ve misplaced the directions (oops) so I’m not sure what the difference is between these settings. I’m shooting a wedding Saturday and want the best setting obviously. Hope you can help!

By: George Koury

George Koury — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:18:54 +0000

Thanks Mat!

By: Mat

Mat — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:16:22 +0000

George:

Thanks for the note and the question. I’ve had zero problem with the tip of the mic coming in to frame, even with the rather furry windscreen I use and with the wideangle lens popped on…if you are using a DOF/35mm adapter, then there is no chance at all.

I hope that helps!

-Mat Nastos
http://www.FilmSensei.com

By: George Koury

George Koury — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:11:42 +0000

Hi Matt,

Thanks for all the great info! I am about to purchase a Canon HV30 and would also like to get the Azden SGM-1x. It seems from your video that the tip of the mic will be in the frame of the picture though.

Is this the case?

Many thanks,

George Koury

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:37:41 +0000

Hi Mat,

What’s the benefit of using the adapter box over simply an XLR to mini cable, in terms of sound quality? (the ability to use two audio sources not withstanding)

Also, what kind of accessory bracket is that you’re using to keep the mic to the side of the camera?

Thanks,

Brian

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:48:45 +0000

Thank you Mat,

I think azdencorp.com isn’t really up to date, really strange…

By: Mat

Mat — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:14:34 +0000

Ian:

Nope, it is most definitely the Azden SGM-1x.

My videos right now are just shot on a tiny Ultra Flip camera. The things are very basic but are great for things like these quick blog posts and the like. I have it set up on a small tripod in front of my desk and the whole set up takes up very little space. Now, I wouldn’t recommend it for anything beyond vlogging or shooting your family vacation videos.

-Mat Nastos

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:05:43 +0000

According to the pictures on the Azden website, you are acutally showing the SGM-1000 microphone.

By the way which microphone are you using to record the audio in your review?

Best regards,

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:11:26 +0000

I have an Azden SGM-1X and love it. I use it with a Canon XH A1 for DV shoots in a studio mounted above the heads of my talent, using a long XLR cable back to my camera.

I notice that the levels I am recording range between -30 and -16 using the automatic setting on my camera. The studio white noise records at -51, so if I normalize the sound to get sound up to -6, I got LOTS more white noise.

I wonder if you have a suggestion for the recording set up to help reduce the noise and increase the recording levels. Recommended distance from talent, automatic/manual camera setttings, etc.

Thank you…any help is appreciated.

I like your helpful articles and videos on YouTube…keep them coming.

Yvonne

By: Mat

Mat — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:38:56 +0000

Ralph:

I checked out your website. Very nice stuff. I lived in NYC for a long time before moving out here to the Los Angeles area. I went to SVA and lived up on 91st in Manhattan, then moved out to Astoria. I love NY and miss the people.

-Mat N.