The Azden SMX-10 is an electret stereo camera microphone with cardioid capsules and a range of 100 Hz – 20 kHz. It runs on one AAA battery, has a 3.5 mm stereo jack output and weighs 52 g.
It mounts in the shoe of a DSLR or mirrorless camera and records spatial atmosphere, ambience or music. For dialog, a directional mono microphone or lavalier is more suitable.
Ideal for
Why Azden SMX-10 stereo microphone
- Stereo recording – Ambient stereo sound directly into the camera.
- Light – 52 g, length 177 mm.
- Power from AAA – Commonly available battery.
- Universal output – 3.5 mm stereo jack for most cameras.
Key specs
| Type | Camera stereo microphone |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | stereo cardioid |
| Frequency range | 100 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Connector | 3.5 mm stereo jack |
| Power | 1× AAA (1.5 V) |
| Weight | 52 g |
Parameters
| Converter | electret condenser |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −40 dB at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 60 dB |
| Impedance | 1.5 kΩ |
| Dimensions | Ø 18.2 × 177 mm |
| Mount | camera shoes |
