MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J.—A new short length, condenser shotgun microphone from Azden is now available, the SGM-250CX. Measuring in at 6 inches, the SGM-250CX runs on 48 V phantom power and comes with a hardwired, 13-inch XLR cable for camera connection.

Azden designed the SGM-250CX to fit in most ring-clamp style mic mounts and features an SMH-X shock mount, which mounts to standard size camera shoe slots, as well as 1/4-inch – 20 threaded mounts and tripods. The mic can be mounted on digital cinema, mirrorless or DSLR cameras. In addition, it offers low noise and wide frequency response.

The SGM-250CX is now available for $250.

MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J.—Consumers will have their pick of a new microphone from Azden come February, as the company has introduced a pair of camera-mount, shotgun microphones, the SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Shotgun Video Microphone and SMX-15 Powered Shotgun Video Microphone.

Each microphone features a +20dB gain booster and a -10dB pad to protect against overload distortion. Both also have a wide band frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Additional features include a low-cut filter, an “auto” power setting that can sense when the camera is on or off, and a shock absorbing shoe mount with a 1/4-inch 20 thread for mounting to boom poles and other camera accessories. The microphones are powered by two AA batteries.

Azden will release both the SMX-30 and SMX-15 on Feb. 1 at a starting price of $310 for the SMX-30 and $250 for the SMX-15.