Azden SMX-30 User Manual

Azden SMX-30 User Manual

Stereo/mono switchable video microphone

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SMX-30
VIDEO MICROPHONE
USER MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Azden SMX-30

  • Page 1 SMX-30 STEREO/MONO SWITCHABLE VIDEO MICROPHONE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ¼”-20 thread for boom-pole mounting. We sincerely hope you enjoy using your new SMX-30 microphone for years to come. We at Azden stand behind our build quality. That’s why the SMX-30 is covered by a 10 Year Limited Warranty.
  • Page 3: Polar Pattern

    SMX-30 SPECIFICATIONS Polar Pattern: Mono: Super-Cardioid, Stereo: 2x Cardioid Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: -36dB @1kHz (0dB=1V/Pa) Dynamic Range: 118dB S/N Ratio: 82dB, 1kHz@1Pa Max Input Level: 130dB SPL (1kHz@ 1% T.H.D.) Max Output Level: +6.2dB Output Impedance: 50Ω...
  • Page 4 • Custom, detachable foam windscreen • Integrated shock-absorbing shoe-mount with 1/4”-20 thread • Battery indicator LED light • 3.5mm stereo mini-plug output FIG. 1 SMX-30 MICROPHONE PARTS ① Shotgun microphone (mono) ② Stereo microphone ③ Battery Door ④ Shock-mount ⑤ Shoe-mount ⑥...
  • Page 5: Installing Batteries

    In the center of the shoe is also a female 1/4” - 20 thread for mounting to boom poles, tripods and other accessories. To mount the SMX-30 on a camera shoe, first loosen the thumb wheel at the bottom of the mount by turning it counter-clockwise. Then slide the microphone’s shoe into your camera’s shoe slot, with the microphone pointing the same direction as the camera’s lens.
  • Page 6 FIG. 5 SMX-30 Controls All of the controls for the SMX-30 are located on the back of the microphone. For this section you may refer to Figure 2. Power Switch ⑩ The SMX-30 has 3 power settings. OFF: The microphone is powered off and will not drain the batteries.
  • Page 7 Keep in mind that the SMX-30 will work best when your camera’s Auto Gain Control function is turned off. It’s always recommended that you record a test video with your settings to evaluate the quality of the audio before recording anything important.
  • Page 8 10 year warranty, please register your microphone online at www.azden.com/register within 90 days of purchase.* Azden’s 10 year warranty is not available in all countries and not all Azden products are eligible. See www.azden.com for details. Azden Ten Year Limited Warranty Azden Corporation warrants, to the first purchaser, that the Azden brand product purchased is free from defects in material and workmanship.

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