Azden Sgm-2x or 1X for my GL2? at DVinfo.net

Rick Forge · February 6th, 2004, 08:16 AM

Looking at adding a shotgun mic for my GL2. Is the Azden SGM 2x too long? Should I consider the 1x? Any recommendations? I shoot mainly outdoors in wooded areas.
Thanks

Bryan McCullough · February 6th, 2004, 12:10 PM

I've got the 2x for my GL2 and the sucker is long.

You've got to push it as far back as you can in the shock mount for it not to appear on camera.

But that's the only bad thing about it (and it's a minor, minor one).

I love the mic and have used it in many different situations.

Nicholi Brossia · February 6th, 2004, 12:34 PM

I have a SGM-1x on my GL2, and it remains comfortably outside the viewable frame. I used a tilt-mount (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=88747&is=REG) to give the mic a higher stance as well as the ability to tilt it as needed, which makes it easier to use the handle. Another benefit of the tilt mount is that the screw attaches further up on the shockmount, which pulls the microphone about 1 inch back out of the frame.
I do like my 1x, but don't really know much about the 2x, so I'll leave that up to you. However, I recommend the tilt-mount. It may even allow you to use the 2x without any problems.

February 6th, 2004, 08:16 AM	#1
Rick Forge Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 81	Azden Sgm-2x or 1X for my GL2? Looking at adding a shotgun mic for my GL2. Is the Azden SGM 2x too long? Should I consider the 1x? Any recommendations? I shoot mainly outdoors in wooded areas. Thanks __________________ Rick

February 6th, 2004, 12:34 PM	#3
Nicholi Brossia Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 389	I have a SGM-1x on my GL2, and it remains comfortably outside the viewable frame. I used a tilt-mount (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=88747&is=REG) to give the mic a higher stance as well as the ability to tilt it as needed, which makes it easier to use the handle. Another benefit of the tilt mount is that the screw attaches further up on the shockmount, which pulls the microphone about 1 inch back out of the frame. I do like my 1x, but don't really know much about the 2x, so I'll leave that up to you. However, I recommend the tilt-mount. It may even allow you to use the 2x without any problems. __________________ Nicholi Brossia

February 6th, 2004, 12:10 PM	#2
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	I've got the 2x for my GL2 and the sucker is long. You've got to push it as far back as you can in the shock mount for it not to appear on camera. But that's the only bad thing about it (and it's a minor, minor one). I love the mic and have used it in many different situations.