AZDEN SMX-30 azden.com
Azden’s SMX-30 can record in stereo or mono, unlike most rivals. It has a conventional short shotgun mic tube and two wider, cardioid-pattern mics to record a broader signal. A shock-mount reduces handling noise, too. The £249/$229 SMX-30’s stereo microphone is positioned at the top, consisting of two cardioid polar patterns, spaced apart at a 120° angle. The mono microphone uses a supercardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of the camera.
BEACHTEK DXA-MICRO PRO+ beachtek.com
and one 3.5mm stereo mini-jacks with plug-in power – ideal for DSLR-specific mics. A built-in battery works for ten hours, with a micro USB jack for charging or externally powering the adapter.
The £204/$189 Beachtek DXA- Micro Pro+ connects any type of mic to any camera. It lets you link wireless systems, camera-mounted mics, handheld or boom XLR mics. A built-in XLR connector has 48v phantom power, two 3.5mm mono
CANON DM-E1D canon.co.uk
JOBY WAVO PRO joby.com
Joby’s flagship mic is the Wavo Pro. It has an intelligent hybrid analogue/digital system to power active noise reduction. It’s designed to eliminate handling noise, while a simple, digital sound management app for iOS and Android devices offers real-time monitoring. The £259/$300 mic records a -10db safety track, in case of sudden increases in noise.
The new-style Canon multi-function shoe allows communication between the latest EOS R mirrorless and XF series cameras and accessories, without a lead. This is compatible with the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, which both connects and is powered via the camera shoe, so no batteries or cables are required. The streamlined design of the £399/$299 mic carries over to settings – it features just a menu button, which reveals itself on the camera for making adjustments.
HOLLYLAND LARK 150 hollyland-tech.com
This two-input, wireless dual mic system is £261/$279, coming with a single receiver that fits into the camera’s hotshoe and plugs into the audio jack. Then there are two separate transmitters. Each one has a built-in omnidirectional mic, so you can just clip the small transmitter (TX) box to the interviewees’ clothing. Also included are a pair of decent-quality lav mics. The receiver (RX) and transmitters fit inside a custom- made charging case, refuelled via USB-C.
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