Azden sgm-2x
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Steve House
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Azden does not enjoy the best reputation amongst audio pros.
SMuir
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A real friend wouldn't be trying to saddle you with an SGM-2X.
Seriously, though. Unless the asking price is unusually low (say around $20), you should pass on this one. Only buy this mic if you already have all the sound gear you need, and are in the market for a mic that you can put in harm's way or use as an emergency backup. Using this mic for most recording applications is an exercise in sorrow and frustration.
Seriously, though. Unless the asking price is unusually low (say around $20), you should pass on this one. Only buy this mic if you already have all the sound gear you need, and are in the market for a mic that you can put in harm's way or use as an emergency backup. Using this mic for most recording applications is an exercise in sorrow and frustration.
JordanBlock
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Friends don't let friends buy Azden.
There are far superior shotguns out there that are very affordable.
There are far superior shotguns out there that are very affordable.
Steve House
Veteran
Excellent entry level mic - a lot of mic for the money. It's super-cardioid polar pattern makes it more forgiving indoors than most shotgun mics, a definite advantage if you're just starting to assemble an audio kit.
ramsaur
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I've been using a Zoom H2 for sound which has been working great but I need to upgrade to a shotgun mic.
Actually I should rephrase my last post and see if anyone can help me with this situation.
I should have said I'm going to buy another RODE NTG-2 because I got one for Christmas four months ago and the battery compartment will not unscrew. A RODE employee I talked over the phone with said it has something to do with threads being crossed. Not shipping it back to the company because last time I sent something back it almost got lost and took 3 months to come back.
So question is. Anyone know any good places in America where they can repair a shotgun mic that has a battery compartment that will not unscrew because of threads that are crossed.
Actually I should rephrase my last post and see if anyone can help me with this situation.
I should have said I'm going to buy another RODE NTG-2 because I got one for Christmas four months ago and the battery compartment will not unscrew. A RODE employee I talked over the phone with said it has something to do with threads being crossed. Not shipping it back to the company because last time I sent something back it almost got lost and took 3 months to come back.
So question is. Anyone know any good places in America where they can repair a shotgun mic that has a battery compartment that will not unscrew because of threads that are crossed.
I used one. It's the only mic I've ever seen which simply quit working.
SMuir
Well-known member
I'd send you to my guy, but he's in Canada.
It may be a bit more cost effective to just buy a battery-powered phantom power supply, if your camera or recorder won't supply it.
ramsaur
Veteran
As long as they aren't over seas. I can't handle over seas with something important to me.