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1. HV30, Brevis, 1.4 50mm Sample Footage 1

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In this video, I am testing the audio quality difference between the Rode Videomic and the Azden SGM-1X microphones.

The camera I am using is the Canon HV30 and to use the Azden's XLR connection on the HV30, I am using a Beachtek DXA-4 adapter.

Here is a list of everything used in this video:

Canon HV30:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/539289-REG/Canon_2680B001_VIXIA_HV30_HDV_Camcorder.html

Azden SGM-1X:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/238826-REG/Azden_SGM_1X_SGM_1X_Shotgun_Mic.html

Rode Videomic:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/363083-REG/Rode_VIDEOMIC_VideoMic_Camera_Mounted.html

Beachtek DXA-4:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/136397-REG/Beachtek_DXA4_DXA_4_Audio_Adapter.html

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rgtaa rgtaa 2 years ago

I am having problems with syncing issues between audio and video.
The rodes sounds better to me , it sounds fuller and deeper and sounds more professional to my ears.
The azden sounds good but more middle range sounds.
The 30 internal sounds the like the azden but the azden is very clear and doesn't have any background hizz or hums.
I wonder how the rodes sounds through the beachtech.
I guess it's a personal taste thing, also, I like the advantage of being able to use longer cable with the azden, great for interviews. The azden sounds good and clean but not as bassy and full to my ears.
Thanks for the video/audio test and it's good to see you making transition to vimeo. Love your utube stuff.
I don't think vimeo is that friendly with divx format you are using.
p.s. I downloaded the divx file and it still had the synch issues on my computer and I watch alot of divx stuff.
The utube version came out perfect.
Tony Reale 2 years ago

Yeah, I'm reuploading in to fix the sync issue. The two main things I noticed were that the Rodemic was more susceptible to noise from being bumped or even sudden movement and the Videomic seemed to blow out the bass more. The Azden had a cleaner sound with less pickup of the echo in the room. That said, Azden seems to have a lower range then the Videomic (probably due to the fact that the Videomic is designed to stay on the camera).
Thanks for the comment!
Kyle Shields 2 years ago

Thanks for the test, great stuff! I was looking to upgrade to an Azden or NTG-1 or 2.
Jim Renaud 2 years ago

Very nice review. I am looking for mics for my newly acquired XH A1.
rgtaa rgtaa 2 years ago

I put my finger on it, the Rodes VM has more Presence, makes you vibrate more, you seem more "real". Just like in video , High DEF makes it seem more a live , more punchy.
The Rodes makes it sound like you are more "Manly" and more "human", not sure if it picks up more harmonics, a little like the difference between AM radio and FM radio. If that makes sense.
Ask others without telling them which is which, same distance from mic. I couldn't figure out why I liked the Rodes better, but it came to me 24 hours latter.
World Wide Wabbits 2 years ago

HV30 lacks high frequencies.

Rode VM sounds as if it is picking up reverberation, giving it a fuller, rounded, live sound.

Azden seems to reject reverberation better. It sounds much more pro to my ears.
Tony Reale 2 years ago

I agree. A good example is recording video with the HV20/30 in Cinema mode adds more contrast and depth and TV mode looks more neutral. TV mode is easier to edit in post and so is the sound from the Azden. I can add effects to make the sound from the Azden "fuller" but it's hard to cut back anything from the Rode.

They both have their advantages. The Rode is better for people who don't plan on doing much in post. The Azden is better for editing.
Maz1878 2 years ago

how would u compare the Azden SGM-1X to the rode ntg2?
Tony Reale 2 years ago

The Rode NTG-2 does have "fuller" sound like the Videomic but it's a lot clearer then the VM. I think if you're looking for a mic to pick up all types of audio, the NTG-1 or 2 would probably work best. If you're looking for a mic that's primarily for vocal dialogue, the SGM-1X is a great value.
Strathycruise 2 years ago

Videomic sounded awful there. Sounded like low end hum or tape noise and it rolled off the higher frequencies. Having said that its cheaper by a long way than an XLR mic plus adapter.
Alex Grenier 1 year ago

Hey great video comparison! But when you used the Rode Videomic did you double the mono sound into both right and left channels because i'm getting sound though both my speakers here. Thats pretty cool.
TheoO 1 year ago

the rode picks up better bass in the voice... i actually like it better..
the azden sounds very cheap.. too much high freq
Rob Kral 1 year ago

Azden sounds clearly better to me. I've been an audio professional for 20 years, recording for TV and film. Of course there's personal taste, but the Rhode was too boomy and woah, when you bumped it we sure heard it.
John Silver 1 year ago

Hi, could you make a comparison by moving back the azden mic? Because having the mic show up on screen is not an acceptable solution, this way we will figure out if it will start picking up the hv30 motor noise or not.

Best regards and thanks for you test.
Paul Tarlevs 1 year ago

Hey when you did the Rode, was it set to 0db and did you turn the MIC ATT in the camera menu on or off?
Joshua Carney 1 year ago

Hey, I'd like to know if when you used the azden with the mic att on or off? I'm having trouble with my AT835b picking up sound with the mic att on.
Tony Reidsma 10 months ago

Nice, thanks for the reviews.

Can I use the Azden and not have it show up in my video?

Tony
Max Smartist 9 months ago

Thanks for the really useful comparison. I liked the Rode's sound overall, fuller, more multidimentional. The Azden was flatter, more midrangey. I guess it all depends on what you want. You helped me a lot in deciding what mic to get.
sachit bogra 4 months ago

I liked the azden sound better it was much clearer than the rode videomic.The azden mic removed the echo and gave a cleaner professional sound.The rode videomic gave a bassy or a heavy sound and eating up the higher frequencies.Why is the rode mic giving a more bass than treble is it adjustable with the low and high pass switch?please reply
Chris Wonder 4 months ago

I have a Canon hv30 as well and am looking to get the Azden SGM 1x. I was wondering if I needed a Beachtek or if I could just connect the mic directly to the hv30 with a MM-3 Pin XLR Female to 3.5mm (1/8') mono cable.
hosein mosavi 2 months ago

how you capture your shoots ?
with iee(ilink card or expensive capture card's)?