DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CASING OR MAKE ANY MODIFICATION TO THE INTERNAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT. ANY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID ALL APPLICABLE
WARRANTIES.
DO NOT STORE OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN AN
ENVIRONMENT OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES. AVOID EXPOSURE TO RAIN OR ANY
OTHER SOURCE OF MOISTURE. DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER. IF EXTERIOR IS EXPOSED
TO WATER, WIPE DRY BEFORE USE.
REMOVE BATTERIES BEFORE STORING THIS MICROPHONE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME. OLD ALKALINE BATTERIES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEAK AND CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE MICROPHONE. ADDITIONALLY, BATTERY ACID
CAN BE HARMFUL IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE SKIN OR EYES; IF THIS HAPPENS,
WASH WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING DISCHARGED
BATTERIES.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
INTRODUCTION
The SMX-30 was engineered to be the ultimate DSLR camera microphone with outstanding
audio quality, appealing design, ergonomic form factor, and all of the functional features one
expects in a top-of-the-line, camera-mounted microphone.
With separate stereo and shotgun style microphone units, the SMX-30 is actually 2 micro-
phones packaged into one, and can be switched between mono and stereo recording modes on the
fly. In stereo mode, two cardioid mic elements angled apart by 120º are used to capture immersive
and natural stereo sound. Mono mode uses the same professional quality, super-cardioid mic
element as the SGM-250 to focus on sound in front of the camera.
Additionally, the SMX-30 comes with gain controls. A +20dB boost is available to send strong audio
levels to your camera, thereby reducing the level of noise produced by low-quality camera audio
preamps. A -10dB pad is there as well to protect against distortion when recording sound in high
sound pressure level environments. And as with most of our microphones, we include a low-cut
filter switch to reduce low-frequency noise usually produced by air conditioners, traffic, wind, etc.
A smart functioning “Auto” power mode and LED battery indicator light help to ensure you get
the maximum battery life and are not caught unexpectedly with dead batteries. Last but not
least, the SMX-30 has a uniquely integrated shock absorbing mount that will effectively isolate
the microphone from camera motor and handling noise. It includes a standard size shoe that fits
most cameras and a ¼”-20 thread for boom-pole mounting.
We sincerely hope you enjoy using your new SMX-30 microphone for years to come. We at Azden
stand behind our build quality. That’s why the SMX-30 is covered by a 10 Year Limited Warranty.
Please take the time to register your microphone for warranty at www.azden.com/register within
90 days of your purchase.
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