Azden SGM-1000 Professional Shotgun Microphone

Azden SGM-1000 Professional Shotgun Microphone is a professional-grade shotgun microphone designed for ENG (Electronic News Gathering), filmmaking, broadcasting, interviews, and field recording. Its super-cardioid pickup pattern captures sound directly in front while reducing side and rear noise, making it ideal for outdoor and location recording.

Key Specifications

Included Accessories

• Shock mount with integrated camera shoe
• Foam windscreen
• Carrying pouch
• O-rings for the shock mount

Advantages

• Dual power operation (phantom power or AAA battery)
• Long battery life (up to 1000 hours)
• Durable metal construction
• Low-cut filter to reduce wind and handling noise
• Suitable for DSLR cameras, camcorders, field recorders, and audio interfaces with XLR inputs.

Best For

• Film production
• Documentary shooting
• Interviews
• News reporting
• Wildlife recording
• Corporate video production

Things to Consider

• Requires an XLR connection (or an XLR-to-3.5 mm adapter/interface for cameras without XLR inputs).
• It is a longer shotgun microphone (310 mm), so it is best suited for boom poles or larger camera rigs rather than compact mirrorless setups.