{"product_id":"qtx-sg300-switchable-cardioid-shotgun-microphone","title":"QTX SG300 Switchable Cardioid Shotgun Microphone","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QTX SG300 is a shotgun microphone built for directional recording, whether you are working on camera or capturing dialogue in the field. It houses its battery inside the body, so you can run it from a single 1.5V AA cell without needing external phantom power. That keeps the setup simple and means you can get going quickly, whatever your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3-way switch on the body lets you choose between off, cardioid and hypercardioid polar patterns. Cardioid gives you a wider pickup area, while hypercardioid tightens the focus for cutting through background noise and picking up sound directly in front of the mic. The frequency response runs from 50Hz to 18kHz with a sensitivity of -40dB (±2dB), so it handles speech and general recording work well. Connection is through an integral XLRM connector (called an XLR male in the US), and a lead is supplied so you can plug straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box you get everything needed to start recording. The SG300 comes with a hot-shoe camera mount, a clip, a lead and a foam windshield to reduce wind noise and plosives when you are working outdoors. The output impedance is 230 Ohms, which suits most standard mic inputs and preamps. It is a practical choice for videographers, content creators and anyone needing a focused pickup pattern from a compact, self-powered microphone that does not rely on your recorder or camera for power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.14KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e297mm x 22mmØ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5Vdc (AA battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardioid, hypercardioid (switchable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50Hz-18kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLRM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way switch: off - cardioid - hypercardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40dB (±2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SG300 need phantom power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It runs from a single 1.5V AA battery housed inside the microphone body, so you do not need external phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat polar patterns does it offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a 3-way switch giving you off, cardioid and hypercardioid settings. Cardioid offers a wider pickup, while hypercardioid gives a tighter, more focused pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is supplied with the microphone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a hot-shoe camera mount, a clip, a lead and a foam windshield, along with the integral XLRM connector on the mic body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connector does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an integral XLRM connector, known as XLR male in the US, and comes with a lead so you can connect straight to your recorder or camera input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the frequency response?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG300 covers 50Hz to 18kHz with a sensitivity of -40dB (±2dB), suiting speech and general directional recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mount it on a camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The supplied hot-shoe mount lets you fit it directly to a camera, and the clip allows other mounting options too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271841440011,"sku":"173.638UK","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/173638UK_0.jpg?v=1784997528","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/qtx-sg300-switchable-cardioid-shotgun-microphone","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}