Holy smokes! This mic is phenomenal! I tried a couple mics with my D5300 (Tascam TM-2X & Rode Videomic), but the Azden SMX-30 is simply incomparable. It has an excellent stereo image and it doesn't add any unnatural EQ like the Rode mics do. Rodes always sound a little too thick/bass-heavy for my taste, but the Azden sounds just like it would in person. Even with the D5300's mic setting at 1, when you use the mic's +20 option there's plenty of audio to work with (the noise floor is terrific, i.e. no hissing when gain is added in post). The size of the mic looks awkward in the pictures, but I think it works perfectly with the D5300 and adds very little weight.
I haven't tried the furry windshield outdoors yet, but it definitely was not easy to put on. It's designed to fit over the foam cover so there's a lot of resistance when you try to slip it on. If it works like it should then I can't really complain because it's not like I'd be putting it on and removing it every 5 minutes while out in the field :-P
If you're looking for a serious on-camera mic don't even bother looking at Azden's competition. The price point is unbeatable for a combined Stereo/Mono shotgun mic and you'll get studio quality audio on par with stand-alone mics like the Blue Yeti. I'll update this review as I continue to use it, but it's already set the standard at a level few other devices can reach :-)
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Product Description
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.
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.
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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| Price | $257.95 | $249.00 | $297.99 | $299.00 | $169.00 | $249.00 |
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| Item Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.6 x 3.3 inches | 10 x 4 x 3 inches | 8 x 3 x 5 inches | 10 x 5.2 x 4.2 inches | 9.5 x 5 x 2.75 inches | 11.81 x 5.12 x 2.76 inches |
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