[DISCONTINUED] Azden SGM-1X Battery-Powered Shotgun Microphone

Tried, tested and true, Azden’s SGM-1X has been in production since the mid 1990s and has long established itself as reliable, affordable and durable shotgun microphone by filmmakers, videographers and broadcasters alike. Well known in the industry, the SGM-1X is often the first microphone purchased by aspiring filmmakers, who in turn love it so much they continue to use it and recommend it throughout their careers.

The SGM-1X’s popularity is due in part no doubt to its affordability, but it is also a high quality shotgun microphone. Its super-cardioid polar pattern makes it exceedingly good at picking up speech in noisy environments. Its battery operation allows for use without phantom power, which may not be available on less expensive camera equipment. And with up to 1,000 hours of operation on one AAA battery, you won’t have to worry about carrying a ton of spare batteries around to get through a long shoot.

Azden SGM-1X Features

• Super cardioid pick-up pattern
• Powered by single AAA battery
• Up to 1000 hours of battery life
• Low impedance XLR output connection
• Wide frequency response
• High max sound pressure level

• SMH-1 shock mount mic holder with extra support bands1
• Windscreen1
• Leatherette zippered carrying case1
• Manual1
• Two Year Warranty1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternSupercardioid
• Frequency Response80 Hz - 18 kHz
• Impedance130 Ohms @ 1Khz
• Sensitivity-41dB re 1V/Pa
• Max. SPL Input Level120dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio70dB
• Dynamic Range80dB
• Battery TypeAAA (1.5V) – use Alkaline battery
• Battery Current0.2mA
• Battery Life1000 Hours w/ Alkaline Battery
• Weight w/o Battery135g (4.76 oz)
• DimensionsØ 21x312mm (0.83x12.3″)
• Output Type3-Pin XLR type