Motor noise with external mic

[Anonymous]

I just bought a Azden SGM-X mic from the videoguys and mounted it atop my GS200. The mic is picking up an unacceptable amount of motor noise from the camera. The internal mic seems to do a better job at masking this noise. I noticed that the next model (the X1) comes with a shockmount. Does anyone have experience with these and will it help with the noise? That model is XLR and I’d hate to have to convert it to mini.

TIA

[Videoguy]

What you need is a to get a mic that is slightly longer. The problem is just how the mic sits on your cam. The SGM-X1 is longer, and that shoulg get teh motor noise out of the mics audio pick up range.

Give us a call on Monday 800 323-2325 and we will work out the swap for the longer (and a better) mic.

Gary
Videoguys.com

[Anonymous]

Use a boom pole – problem solved. hehe.

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