Azden SGM-2X Shotgun Mic at DVinfo.net

Joe Nelson · July 21st, 2009, 01:11 PM

Does anybody know anything about whether this mic has phantom power, needs phantom power or just what phantom power is? I have a Canon XH-A1 and need to know if I need to set it for phantom power or not with this mic. I know this doesn't have anything to do with Avid, but I thought someone might be more informed than me.

Thanks

Azden SGM-2X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Paul R Johnson · July 21st, 2009, 02:12 PM

The microphone does not require phantom, it has an internal AAA battery. The Azden web site says "no phantom power".

Phantom is just a crafty way of getting the camera or other connected equipment to power the microphone pre-map using a standard 3 conductor XLR -XLR cable. The power supply is carried 'piggyback' style on the back of the audio. In the microphone, circuitry simply hives it off and uses it. When you switch the phantom on, power is applied to the mic. A microphone that doesn't need this power supply just ignores it - rather neat really.

Joe Nelson · July 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM

šSo, to be clear. I should set the camera +48V switch on the front to ON like it says in the manual?

Michael Hutson · July 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM

Joe,

NO, the phantom power needs to be in the OFF POSITION. The AAA Battery supplies the power for the mic. You can damage the mic if you turn the phantom power to ON. I have this mic.....Not the best in the world, but pleased with it for the price and what I use it for.

Joe Nelson · July 22nd, 2009, 06:02 AM

Thanks Mike. I did some testing last night. Sound levels seem to be good.

July 21st, 2009, 01:11 PM	#1
Joe Nelson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Posts: 14	Azden SGM-2X Shotgun Mic Does anybody know anything about whether this mic has phantom power, needs phantom power or just what phantom power is? I have a Canon XH-A1 and need to know if I need to set it for phantom power or not with this mic. I know this doesn't have anything to do with Avid, but I thought someone might be more informed than me. Thanks Azden SGM-2X - Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone

July 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Joe Nelson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Posts: 14	Phantom Power šSo, to be clear. I should set the camera +48V switch on the front to ON like it says in the manual?

July 21st, 2009, 02:12 PM	#2
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,045	The microphone does not require phantom, it has an internal AAA battery. The Azden web site says "no phantom power". Phantom is just a crafty way of getting the camera or other connected equipment to power the microphone pre-map using a standard 3 conductor XLR -XLR cable. The power supply is carried 'piggyback' style on the back of the audio. In the microphone, circuitry simply hives it off and uses it. When you switch the phantom on, power is applied to the mic. A microphone that doesn't need this power supply just ignores it - rather neat really.

July 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM	#4
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Joe, NO, the phantom power needs to be in the OFF POSITION. The AAA Battery supplies the power for the mic. You can damage the mic if you turn the phantom power to ON. I have this mic.....Not the best in the world, but pleased with it for the price and what I use it for.

July 22nd, 2009, 06:02 AM	#5
Joe Nelson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Posts: 14	Thanks Mike. I did some testing last night. Sound levels seem to be good.