SMX-5 STEREO MICROPHONE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
AZDEN CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that the Microphone purchased is free from defects in material and
workmanship. AZDEN’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be to provide, without charge, repair or replacement (at AZDENs sole
discretion), within two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty given with respect to the product and all other express warranties are hereby
excluded. Neither AZDEN nor the dealer who sells the product is responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, or defective associated
equipment for which it was not intended. Please read any instructions carefully.
This warranty is valid only when the Microphones is returned directly to AZDEN at the address below, freight prepaid, together with proof
of date of purchase.
147 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD, P.O.BOX 10, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010
TEL:516-328-7500 FAX:516-328-7506
e-mail: sales@azdencorp.com www.azdencorp.com
PRINTED IN JAPAN 012-34374-01
Thank you for purchasing the Azden SMX-5 Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone.
Before using the product, please read this operating manual thoroughly. Keep this
manual along with the warranty card for future reference.
WARNING
Do not use other batteries than the one specified in this manual.
When installing battery, make sure battery polarity is correct as marked inside
the battery compartment.
Remove the battery if the product is not used for a long period of time.
BATTERY
(1) Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it away from the case.
(2) Insert one fresh alkaline "AAA" battery into the compartment. Make sure the
battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment.
POWER SWITCH
The SMX-5 has a 2-position power switch.
OFF: Switch the microphone OFF when not in use to conserve battery life. Set the
switch to the OFF position when using plug-in power from camera.
ON: Switch the microphone ON for operation by battery power.
3.5mm STEREO OUTPUT MINI-PLUG
Insert the plug into the camera's "STEREO EXT. MIC" jack.
POWER SWITCH
3.5mm STEREO MINI-PLUG
SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Impedance:
Maximum SPL Input Level:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Battery Type:
Battery Life:
Weight with Battery:
Dimensions:
Output Type:
Supplied Accessories:
Electret condenser stereo microphone
100 20kHz
Uni-directional; -40dB at 1kHz (1V/Pa)
1.5k at 1kHz
100dB SPL (1kHz at 1% T.H.D.)
60dB (1kHz at 1Pa)
"AAA" Alkaline battery
Approx. 1000 hours
58g/2oz
76mm(H) x 56mm(W) x 16.5mm(D)
3"(H) 2 1/4"(W)x 5/8"(D)
3.5mm mini-jack
Windscreen
FREQUENCY RESPONES POLAR PATTERN
* Due to constant improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
-80
-75
-70
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
1kHz
R ch
1kHz
L ch