Shotgun Microphone Specification Database
Browse our database of specifications for shotgun microphones. We have compiled detailed specs to help you compare models and find the right shotgun mic for your needs. We have also compiled specification databases for Lavalier Microphones, USB & Podcast Microphones, Wireless Microphone Systems, and Studio Microphones. For device compatibility, see our Camera Specification Databases.
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 1975 Pro 1099 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 13 130 81 dB 25 Ω 250 mm 19 mm 165 g None Foam windscreen, clamp Film, broadcast boom, ENG, VO Industry-standard reference shotgun; RF condenser
Sennheiser MKH 60-1 1994 Pro 2199 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 50 Hz–20 kHz 40 mV/Pa 8 125 150 Ω 280 mm 25 mm 150 g Low-cut, -10 dB pad, HF boost Film/TV boom RF bias; 3 switchable filters
Sennheiser MKH 70-1 1994 Pro 2699 XLR-3 48V phantom Lobar (very narrow) 50 Hz–20 kHz 50 mV/Pa 10 124 150 Ω 410 mm 25 mm 175 g Low-cut, pad, HF boost Long-distance boom, sports, wildlife Long reach
Sennheiser MKH 8060 2008 Pro 1499 XLR-3 (modular) 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 50 Hz–25 kHz 63 mV/Pa 11 129 25 Ω 175 mm 19 mm 54 g (capsule) None (ext. via MZF 8000) Short-reach shotgun, film/TV boom Modular MKH 8000 system
Sennheiser MKH 8070 2008 Pro 1999 XLR-3 (modular) 48V phantom Lobar 45 Hz–20 kHz 112 mV/Pa 8 124 410 mm 19 mm 135 g None Long-reach broadcast, sports, wildlife Highest sensitivity/lowest noise in Senn shotgun line
Schoeps CMIT 5U 2006 Pro 2299 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 17 mV/Pa 13 132 81 dB 251 mm 21 mm 96 g Low-cut (80 Hz), HF emphasis, LF roll-off High-end film/TV dialogue boom Humidity-resistant; main MKH 416 competitor
Schoeps SuperCMIT 2U 2010 Pro 5200 AES42 digital AES42 phantom (10V) Supercardioid + DSP beamforming 40 Hz–20 kHz -31 dBFS at 1 Pa 14 132 280 mm 21 mm 112 g Low-cut, HF emphasis, preset select Distant dialogue, sports, wildlife Only digital shotgun in widespread pro use
Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 41 1990 Pro 1950 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid (no tube) 40 Hz–26 kHz 16 mV/Pa 14 132 >80 dB 116 mm 20 mm 80 g None Interior dialogue boom Preferred over shotgun tube in enclosed spaces
Sanken CS-3e 2010 Pro 2195 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid (3-capsule array) 50 Hz–20 kHz 40 mV/Pa 15 130 269 mm 21 mm 160 g 100 Hz low-cut High-end film/TV boom Uniform off-axis rejection
Sanken CS-1e 2011 Pro 950 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 50 Hz–20 kHz 63 mV/Pa 15 120 182 mm 21 mm 101 g None ENG, boom, documentary Very short for a supercardioid; humidity resistant
Sanken CS-M1 2018 Pro 695 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 16 120 101 mm 16 mm 39 g None Ultra-compact on-camera, gimbal rigs One of smallest pro shotguns; moisture-resistant
Sanken CSS-5 (Stereo) 2005 Pro 3295 5-pin XLR 48V phantom 5-capsule; Mono/Stereo/Wide modes 50 Hz–20 kHz -33 dB mono / -35 dB stereo 18 120 375 mm 21 mm 300 g 3-mode switch Broadcast stereo field recording Switchable 3-mode stereo in single mic
DPA 4017B 2013 Pro 2275 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 70 Hz–20 kHz 19 mV/Pa 14 152 210 mm 19 mm 68 g Low-cut (via variants) Film/TV boom, broadcast Extraordinary max SPL; very short for reach
DPA 4017C 2013 Pro 1900 XLR-3 (active cable) 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 70 Hz–20 kHz 19 mV/Pa 14 152 180 mm 19 mm 91 g Film/TV boom (compact) Miniaturized via MMP-C preamp
DPA 2017 2019 Pro 949 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 70 Hz–18 kHz 25 mV/Pa 13 143 210 mm 19 mm 86 g Fixed 60 Hz HPF ENG, documentary, budget pro DPA's affordable shotgun
DPA 4018ES 2014 Pro 2225 XLR-3 (side-entry) 48V phantom Supercardioid (no tube) 20 Hz–20 kHz 12 mV/Pa 16 142 78 dB 35 mm very light Interior dialogue, broadcast, podium Alt to CMIT/MK41 for interior
Neumann KMR 81 i 1990 Pro 1895 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 20 Hz–20 kHz 18 mV/Pa 12 138 50 Ω 215 mm 21 mm 145 g 10 dB pad, low-cut Medium-distance film dialogue, stage Classic Neumann smoothness; 90° acceptance
Neumann KMR 82 i 1990 Pro 2495 XLR-3 48V phantom Lobar (narrow, 45°) 20 Hz–20 kHz 21 mV/Pa 12 128 395 mm 21 mm 250 g 10 dB pad, low-cut Long-distance ENG, stage, sports Neumann's long shotgun
Audio-Technica BP4073 2013 Pro 999 XLR-3 48V phantom Line+gradient / supercardioid-lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 30 mV/Pa 13 136 236 mm 21 mm 132 g 150 Hz high-pass Short shotgun boom Transformerless; replaces AT4073a
Audio-Technica BP4071 2013 Pro 1169 XLR-3 48V phantom Line+gradient / supercardioid-lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 30 mV/Pa 13 136 395 mm 21 mm 193 g 150 Hz high-pass Medium-to-long shotgun Same electrical specs as BP4073
Audio-Technica BP4071L 2013 Pro 1299 XLR-3 48V phantom Line+gradient / lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 30 mV/Pa 13 136 539 mm 21 mm 295 g 150 Hz HPF Long-reach broadcast, sports Among longest production shotguns
Audio-Technica BP4027 (Stereo) 2000 Pro 1599 5-pin XLR 48V phantom MS stereo (Line+gradient mid, fig-8 side) 40 Hz–20 kHz 380 mm 21 mm 215 g LF roll-off, MS/LR output Broadcast stereo, sports, ambiance Developed for Sydney 2000 Olympics
Audio-Technica BP4029 (Stereo short) 2000 Pro 869 5-pin XLR 48V phantom MS stereo short 40 Hz–20 kHz 236 mm 21 mm 155 g LF roll-off, MS/LR Shorter-reach stereo broadcast Same MS architecture as BP4027
Audio-Technica BP28 2017 Pro 1699 XLR-3 48V phantom Line+gradient, highly directional 20 Hz–20 kHz 39.8 mV/Pa 9 143 356 mm 21 mm 190 g 80 Hz HPF, -10 dB pad Long-distance film/TV/broadcast A-T flagship; among the quietest shotguns
Shure VP89S (Short) 2011 Pro 999 XLR-3 (modular) 48V phantom Hypercardioid/lobar 65 Hz–20 kHz 21.1 mV/Pa 15 132 244 mm 21 mm 200 g Low-cut (on A89) Camera-mount, wide pickup Modular A89 handle system
Shure VP89M (Medium) 2011 Pro 1349 XLR-3 (modular) 48V phantom Hypercardioid/lobar 50 Hz–20 kHz 21.1 mV/Pa 15 132 434 mm 21 mm 255 g Low-cut Talk shows, audience Modular system
Shure VP89L (Long) 2011 Pro 1699 XLR-3 (modular) 48V phantom Hypercardioid/lobar (narrowest) 40 Hz–20 kHz 21.1 mV/Pa 15 132 566 mm 21 mm 310 g Low-cut Sports ENG, sideline, wildlife Modular system
Rode NTG1 2005 Prosumer 250 XLR-3 24/48V phantom Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15.8 mV/Pa 18 139 50 Ω 219 mm 22 mm 105 g None RM5 clip, foam, pouch Boom, budget film/video Lightest XLR shotgun in class
Rode NTG2 2006 Prosumer 269 XLR-3 48V phantom or 1× AA Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15.8 mV/Pa 18 131 250 Ω 279 mm 22 mm 161 g 80 Hz high-pass RM5, foam, pouch Boom, ENG, run-and-gun AA battery makes it flexible
Rode NTG3/3B 2008 Prosumer 699 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz 31.6 mV/Pa 13 130 81 dB 25 Ω 255 mm 19 mm 163 g None Aluminum tube, mount, windshield Pro boom/location RF bias = moisture immunity; broadcast benchmark
Rode NTG4 2015 Prosumer 349 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 16 135 277 mm 22 mm 176 g Digital -10 dB pad, 75 Hz HPF, HF boost Broadcast, boom, run-and-gun First with digital switches + LEDs
Rode NTG4+ 2015 Prosumer 399 XLR-3 48V phantom + internal Li-ion Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 16 135 277 mm 22 mm 190 g Same as NTG4 Location where no phantom Internal Li-ion ~150 hr
Rode NTG5 2019 Prosumer 499 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid (lobar >2 kHz) 20 Hz–20 kHz 25 mV/Pa 10 130 203 mm 19 mm 76 g None PG2-R pistol grip (kit), windshield Broadcast boom, location Lightest pro XLR shotgun; circular ports; RF bias
Rode NTG8 2012 Prosumer 1199 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 8 559 mm 22 mm 438 g None Long-distance nature/sports/film Competes with MKH 8070
Audio-Technica AT875R 2008 Prosumer 189 XLR-3 11-52V phantom Line+gradient (supercardioid) 90 Hz–20 kHz 31.6 mV/Pa 22 127 175 mm 21 mm 80 g None Clamp, foam, pouch DSLR boom, entry ENG Shortest of AT shotgun line; budget-friendly
Audio-Technica AT897 2004 Prosumer 249 XLR-3 11-52V phantom or 1× AA Line+gradient 20 Hz–20 kHz 10 mV/Pa 21 129 279 mm 21 mm 147 g 80 Hz low-cut Padded case, foam, battery ENG, boom, entry broadcast AT's workhorse; ~1200hr battery life
Audio-Technica AT8035 2005 Prosumer 289 XLR-3 11-52V phantom or 1× AA Line+gradient 40 Hz–20 kHz 12.5 mV/Pa 17 132 369 mm 21 mm 170 g 80 Hz high-pass (18 dB/oct) Medium-reach boom, ENG/EFP
Audio-Technica AT8015 2005 Prosumer 429 XLR-3 11-52V phantom or 1× AA Line+gradient (narrower) 40 Hz–20 kHz 12.5 mV/Pa 17 132 460 mm 21 mm 195 g 80 Hz HPF Long-reach boom, sports, field
Sennheiser MKE 600 2011 Prosumer 329 XLR-3 48V phantom or 1× AA Supercardioid/lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 21 mV/Pa 15 132 256 mm 20 mm 126 g 100 Hz low-cut Shockmount, foam, pouch Run-and-gun, boom, ENG, podcast Most popular Sennheiser prosumer shotgun
Sennheiser ME 66 / K6 Kit 1990 Prosumer 499 XLR-3 (via K6) 12-48V phantom or 1× AA Supercardioid (short shotgun) 40 Hz–20 kHz 50 mV/Pa 10 125 84 dB 221 mm (capsule) 22 mm 65 g (capsule) Bass roll-off on K6P Broadcast, boom, interview Modular K6 accepts multiple capsules
Shure VP82 2011 Prosumer 349 XLR-3 11-52V phantom Supercardioid/lobar 50 Hz–20 kHz 15 mV/Pa 15 129 None Foam, bag, adapter Camera-mount broadcast, ENG Class-A transformerless; no-switches philosophy
Deity S-Mic 2 2018 Prosumer 349 XLR-3 24/48V phantom Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 12 130 249 mm 21 mm 150 g None Hard case, shockmount, windshield, foam Boom, location, run-and-gun "Poor man's CS-3e"; moisture/RF-resistant
Deity S-Mic 2S (Short) 2020 Prosumer 299 XLR-3 24/48V phantom Supercardioid (wider) 50 Hz–20 kHz 15 130 148 mm 21 mm 85 g None Short boom, confined spaces On-camera via adapter
Deity S-Mic 3 2024 Prosumer 399 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 12 130 250 mm 21 mm 80 g None Boom, location 70% lighter than S-Mic 2; rated 95% humidity
Deity S-Mic 3S (Short) 2024 Prosumer 349 XLR-3 48V phantom Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 12 130 148 mm 21 mm 44 g None Short boom, on-camera
Azden SGM-PII 2008 Prosumer 329 XLR (detachable) 11-52V phantom Supercardioid 80 Hz–18 kHz -33 dBm 120 None Shockmount Boom, camera mount Handcrafted in Japan
Azden SGM-PDII 2008 Prosumer 249 XLR (hardwired) 11-52V phantom Supercardioid 80 Hz–18 kHz -33 dBm 120 None Camera-mount Non-detachable cable version of SGM-PII
Azden SGM-250 2016 Prosumer 399 XLR 48V phantom or 1× AA Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -33 dB 130 76 dB 80 Hz low-cut, -10 dB pad Boom, location
Azden SGM-250CX (Compact) 2017 Prosumer 299 XLR (hardwired 13") 11-50V phantom Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -33 dB 130 76 dB 100 Ω 153 mm 21 mm 85 g None SMH-X shockmount Compact cinema cameras (FX3, BMPCC) Mini-XLR variant SGM-250MX for Canon C-series
AKG C568 B 2000 Prosumer 349 XLR 9-52V phantom Hypercardioid → lobar 20 Hz–20 kHz 11 mV/Pa 18 76 dB 253 mm 120 Hz low-cut Broadcast, boom, theater Short shotgun variant
AKG C747 V11 2011 Prosumer 399 XLR 9-52V phantom Hypercardioid/lobar 30 Hz–18 kHz 8.5 mV/Pa 21 133 73 dB 400 Ω 25 g None Shockmount, gooseneck, clamp Lectern/podium, conference Primarily speech; loosely called shotgun
Rode VideoMic (Rycote revision) 2012 Consumer 149 3.5mm TRS 9V battery (~100 hr) Supercardioid (line+gradient) 40 Hz–20 kHz -38 dBV/Pa 16 134 200 Ω 176 g -10 dB pad, HPF Rycote Lyre mount, foam On-camera DSLR/camcorder
Rode VideoMic Pro (VMP) 2011 Consumer 229 3.5mm TRS (coiled) 9V battery (~70 hr) Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz -32 dBV/Pa 14 134 200 Ω 85 g -10/0/+20 dB, HPF Rycote Lyre, foam DSLR/mirrorless on-camera
Rode VideoMic Pro+ (VMP+) 2017 Consumer 299 3.5mm TRS (detachable) LB-1 Li-ion / 2× AA / USB Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -33.6 dBV/Pa 14 133 200 Ω 122 g HPF (75/150 Hz), HF boost, gain, safety ch, auto on/off DSLR/mirrorless/video Digital switching; auto on/off
Rode VideoMic NTG 2020 Consumer 249 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Internal Li-ion (~30 hr) Supercardioid 35 Hz–18 kHz 15 120 171 mm 21 mm 94 g Variable gain, HPF, HF boost, safety ch, pad, auto On-camera + USB podcast/PC Hybrid analog/USB; auto-detects TRS/TRRS
Rode VideoMic GO 2013 Consumer 99 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid 100 Hz–16 kHz 34 120 73 g None Rycote Lyre, foam Entry-level DSLR
Rode VideoMic GO II 2021 Consumer 99 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Plug-in power / USB bus Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -30 dBV/Pa 15 110 79 dB 2.2 kΩ 89 g None (app control) DSLR/smartphone/PC hybrid USB audio 24-bit/48 kHz
Rode VideoMicro 2015 Consumer 59 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Cardioid 100 Hz–20 kHz -33 dBV/Pa 20 120 80 mm 42 g None Rycote Lyre, WS9 deadcat Ultra-compact on-cam/smartphone
Rode VideoMicro II 2022 Consumer 79 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -30 dBV 110 79 dB 2.6 kΩ 24 g None Helix isolation mount, deadcat Vlog, smartphone, DSLR
Rode VideoMic Me 2015 Consumer 59 3.5mm TRRS (phone) Plug-in power Cardioid 100 Hz–20 kHz 28 g None iPhone/Android (pre-USB-C)
Rode VideoMic Me-L 2018 Consumer 79 Lightning (MFi) iOS bus power Cardioid 100 Hz–20 kHz 115 33 g None Headphone monitor jack iPhone/iPad only
Rode VideoMic Me-C 2021 Consumer 79 USB-C Bus power Cardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 115 27 g None Headphone monitor jack Android/USB-C smartphones 24-bit/48 kHz
Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro (SVMP) 2012 Consumer 399 3.5mm TRS 9V battery (~85 hr) X/Y cardioid pair 40 Hz–20 kHz -38 dBV/Pa 134 200 Ω 116 g HPF, -10/0/+20 dB Stereo ambient on-camera
Rode Stereo VideoMic X (SVMX) 2014 Consumer 799 3.5mm TRS (balanced) 9V battery (~100 hr) True-condenser X/Y cardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz 19 143 371 g HPF, -10/0/+20 dB Broadcast-grade stereo on-camera
Rode VideoMic (2024) 2024 Consumer 149 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Internal Li-ion (~100 hr) Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz 15 88 g Auto on/off, gain presets DSLR/mirrorless/smartphone Some variants 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKE 200 2020 Consumer 99 3.5mm TRS (TRS+TRRS) Plug-in power (2-10V) Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz -33 dBV/Pa 120 69 mm 60 mm 48 g None (plug-and-play) Integrated shock & windshield Entry-level DSLR/smartphone vlog
Sennheiser MKE 400 (Gen 1) 2008 Consumer 199 3.5mm TRS 1× AAA (~300 hr) Supercardioid/lobar 40 Hz–20 kHz 11 mV/Pa 126 60 g -20/0/+20 dB sensitivity, wind filter DSLR on-camera
Sennheiser MKE 400 II 2021 Consumer 199 3.5mm TRS (TRS+TRRS) 2× AAA (~100 hr) Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 132 126 mm 37 mm 94 g 3-step gain, low-cut, auto on/off, headphone jack Built-in windshield + shock DSLR/mirrorless/smartphone
Shure VP83 LensHopper 2013 Consumer 249 3.5mm TRS 1× AA (~125 hr) Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -33.5 dBV/Pa 17 130 95 g None Rycote Lyre shockmount, windshield DSLR/camcorder
Shure VP83F LensHopper 2014 Consumer 349 3.5mm TRS + microSD 2× AA (~10 hr record) Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 129 Record controls, 5-way joystick Rycote Lyre, windshield DSLR with safety track Integrated 24-bit/48 kHz flash recorder
Shure MV88+ Video Kit 2020 Consumer 249 USB-C + Lightning Bus power Mid-Side stereo 20 Hz–20 kHz 120 79 g MOTIV app EQ/comp/limiter Manfrotto PIXI, phone clamp Mobile content (MS stereo) All-metal; 5-band EQ in app
Saramonic Vmic 2014 Consumer 149 3.5mm TRS 9V battery Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz HPF, -10/0/+20 dB DSLR broadcast
Saramonic Vmic Mini 2018 Consumer 49 3.5mm TRS (TRS+TRRS) Plug-in power (3-5V) Cardioid 75 Hz–20 kHz -35 dB 14 mm 68 g None Smartphone/DSLR vlogging
Saramonic Vmic5 Pro 2021 Consumer 189 3.5mm TRS + headphone Internal Li-ion (~120 hr) Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz -14 dB 130 85 dB 200 Ω 185 mm 180 g 3-stage gain, 75/150 Hz HPF, HF boost, auto on/off Headphone monitor Pro DSLR/mirrorless
Saramonic SR-M3 2017 Consumer 39 3.5mm TRS 1× AAA Directional condenser 75 Hz–18 kHz -37 dB 75 dB 30 g Low-cut, +10 dB gain Budget DSLR
Comica CVM-V30 Pro 2018 Consumer 69 3.5mm TRS (TRS+TRRS) 2× AAA (~200 hr) Supercardioid 40 Hz–20 kHz 114 78 dB 200 Ω 114 g Low-cut, HF boost, +10/+20 dB DSLR/smartphone
Comica CVM-VM10 II 2018 Consumer 39 3.5mm TRS/TRRS Plug-in power Cardioid 80 Hz–16 kHz 100 34 g None Compact DSLR/smartphone
Comica CVM-VM20 2020 Consumer 129 3.5mm TRS Internal Li-ion (~60 hr) Supercardioid 20 Hz–20 kHz OLED, 75/150 Hz HPF, 5-step gain Headphone monitor Mid-tier DSLR/mirrorless
Comica CVM-VS09 2018 Consumer 29 3.5mm TRRS Plug-in power Cardioid None Smartphone vlogging
Boya BY-MM1 2017 Consumer 25 3.5mm TRS+TRRS (auto) Plug-in power Cardioid 35 Hz–18 kHz -42 dB 76 dB 81 mm 22 mm 86 g None Budget DSLR/smartphone Best-selling low-end shotgun
Boya BY-MM1+ (Pro) 2021 Consumer 49 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Cardioid 35 Hz–18 kHz -42 dB 76 dB Gain control Headphone monitor Improved BY-MM1
Boya BY-BM3031 2019 Consumer 69 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid Low-cut, gain Positioned vs VideoMic Pro
Movo VXR10 2015 Consumer 49 3.5mm TRS+TRRS No battery (plug-in) Cardioid 35 Hz–18 kHz -42 dB 76 dB 81 mm 22 mm 51 g None Entry-level DSLR/smartphone
Movo VXR10-PRO 2020 Consumer 79 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid 100 g Rycote Lyre, deadcat Prosumer DSLR
Movo VXR3000 (Stereo) 2017 Consumer 49 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power X/Y cardioid stereo pair Stereo on-camera
Deity V-Mic D3 2017 Consumer 99 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power (1-5V) Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz 130 93 g Auto-on, gain dial, low-cut Broad camera compatibility
Deity V-Mic D3 Pro 2018 Consumer 199 3.5mm TRS Internal Li-ion (~51 hr) Supercardioid 50 Hz–20 kHz -24 to -44 dB 130 200 Ω 143 g Step-less gain, LPF/HPF, smart on/off Rycote Lyre shockmount Pro DSLR/mirrorless/bodypack
Deity V-Mic D4 2021 Consumer 69 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power (1-5V) Cardioid 100 g Auto-on Budget plug-and-play 20 mph wind rating
Deity V-Mic D4 Duo 2020 Consumer 69 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power (3V) Dual-capsule cardioid (front+back) 50 Hz–20 kHz 93.5 mm 21 mm 40 g Mono/stereo mode Vlogging/interview Captures interviewer + subject
Deity V-Mic D4 Mini 2022 Consumer 59 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Cardioid None Mirrorless/pocket cam/smartphone 20 mph wind rating
Tascam TM-2X (Stereo) 2013 Consumer 99 3.5mm TRS (33 cm cable) Plug-in power X/Y cardioid stereo (120° adj) 50 Hz–20 kHz 120 74 dB 1.6 kΩ 75 g None Noise isolation arm DSLR stereo
Zoom SGH-6 (Shotgun capsule) 2014 Consumer 149 Zoom capsule interface Bus from recorder Supercardioid (3-capsule DSP) 50 Hz–20 kHz 140 125 g None Attaches to H5/H6/Q8/F1/F4/F8 Hybrid mic/recorder
Zoom SSH-6 (Stereo Shotgun) 2014 Consumer 149 Zoom capsule interface Bus from recorder Mid-Side stereo 140 95 g None Hairy windscreen Film/video stereo with H5/H6
Takstar SGC-598 2012 Consumer 45 3.5mm TRS 1× AA (~100 hr) Cardioid 50 Hz–16 kHz -32 dB 2000 Ω 160 g 60 Hz bass filter, +10 dB boost Shockmount, windshield Budget YouTube DSLR workhorse Often rebadged as other brands
Synco Mic-M1 2019 Consumer 30 3.5mm TRS+TRRS Plug-in power Cardioid 50 Hz–18 kHz 22 mm None Ultracompact DSLR/smartphone
Synco Mic-M2 2019 Consumer 45 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid Gain switch, low-cut Integrated shock mount DSLR/smartphone
Synco Mic-M3 2020 Consumer 59 3.5mm TRS (TRS+TRRS) 2× AAA (~50 hr) Supercardioid 3-level gain, 100 Hz low-cut Headphone monitor jack DSLR/smartphone with monitoring
Synco D2 2021 Consumer 69 3.5mm TRS Plug-in power Supercardioid Broadcast-style
Lectrosonics S1 2026 Pro 1490 XLR-3 48V phantom (<2 mA) Supercardioid (RF-bias true condenser) 20 Hz-20 kHz 10 130 215 mm (8.4 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 78 g (2.7 oz) Aircraft-grade aluminum body, blue anodized; standard shotgun suspension compatible Broadcast/film dialog, ENG, harsh/humid environments Announced NAB Apr 24, 2026; assembled in Rio Rancho NM; shipping Dec 2, 2026; pre-order $1,490 (some sources $1,639 street)
Sennheiser MKH 8018 2026 Pro 2099 XLR (stereo breakout) 48V phantom (RF condenser) Switchable stereo: MS / XY-narrow / XY-wide (push-pull transducer) Three-mode stereo switch RF condenser design for humidity resistance Film dialog, immersive/ambisonic-adjacent stereo capture, broadcast Originally announced 2025; US retail shipping May-Jul 2026 (Sweetwater, Adorama, Amazon)
Audio-Technica BP350ST-UL 2026 Pro 749 TA5F → dual XLR3-M (30 cm attached + 36 cm breakout) 48V phantom (AT8547 module) MS stereo shotgun (cardioid mid on 6.3" tube + fig-8 side) 6.3 in tube 80 Hz HPF; MS/wide/narrow output modes AT8547 power module, camera-mount kit On-camera stereo shotgun for broadcast/ENG Announced NAB Apr 15-16, 2026
Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 2026 Prosumer 3.5mm TRS (camera) + 3.5mm accessory + 3.5mm headphone Built-in USB-rechargeable battery (up to 24 hr) Directional (100 mm acoustic tube); 14 mm large-diameter fixed-charge condenser Low-cut filter; stepless 37 dB gain knob; safety track (L main / R -6 dB); integrated shock mount; 12-sided shoe (30° increments); external mic input; monitor jack Wind muff, camera shoe mount On-camera DSLR/mirrorless dialog, run-and-gun Announced NAB 2026
Audio-Technica ATV-SG1LE 2026 Prosumer 3.5mm TRS (camera) + accessory + headphone Built-in USB-rechargeable battery Directional shotgun; 14 mm fixed-charge condenser (LE = lower-cost trim) Same core feature set as SG1 (low-cut, gain knob, safety track, shock mount, 12-sided shoe) Camera shoe mount (reduced accessory bundle) On-camera DSLR/mirrorless, entry pro Announced NAB 2026 alongside SG1
