
SGM-3416/3416L
BROADCAST-SPEC SHOTGUN MICROPHONE
OPERATING MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Azden SGM-3416/3416L broadcast-spec shotgun microphone. Designed for
video and audio professionals, the SGM-3416/3416L is a super-direconal electret condenser microphone
with a wide frequency response and ultra-low noise levels. Each SGM-3416/3416L is tested before leav-
ing the factory and accompanied by its own frequency response chart.
POWER
The SGM-3416/3416L is powered by external Phantom Power. To power the unit, connect an XLR cable
(not included) to the microphone with a voltage source that supplies between 11 and 52 VDC.
MIC OUTPUT
The SGM-3416/3416L has a balanced 3-pin XLR output and will work in any impedance microphone input
of 1K ohm or less. Due to the wide variety of possible connecons and equipment used with the SGM-
3416/3416L, an output cable is not supplied.
Balanced 3-pin XLR output
Shield
Hot
Cold
WIRELESS OPTION
The SGM-3416/3416L can be turned into a wireless microphone by purchasing one of Azden’s unique XLR
plug-in transmiers and matching receiver. For more details, contact your Azden dealer or visit our web-
site at www.azdencorp.com
SHOCK-MOUNT HOLDER
The SGM-3416/3416L is supplied with a shock-mount holder and a replacement boom plate for boom
pole/tripod. Push the barrel into the clips unl it is secured. To secure the holder to a camera shoe, slide
the older into the camera shoe and ghten the thumb wheel by turning it clockwise unl it is ght. To
mount the SGM-3416/3416L onto a boom pole or tripod, replace the boom plate of the shock-mount
holder with the supplied boom plate with a 3/8” threaded hole and screw the holder to a boom pole/
tripod by turning it clockwise.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SGM-3416
Type: Electret condenser
Frequency response: 40—20,000Hz
Sensivity: Uni-direconal, -33dB at 1kHz (0dB=1V/Pa)
Impedance: 120Ω at 1kHz
Max SPL input level: 115dB SPL (1kHz at 1% T.H.D)
Signal to noise rao: 78dB (1kHz at 1Pa)
Power source: Phantom DC 11-52V
Weight: 125g (4.4oz)
Dimensions: ɸ19mm x 180mm (ɸ3/4” x 7”)
Connector: Balanced 3-pin XLR
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
POLAR PATTERN
180/247mm
SGM-3416L
Type: Electret condenser
Frequency response: 40—20,000Hz
Sensivity: Uni-direconal, -33dB at 1kHz (0dB=1V/Pa)
Impedance: 120Ω at 1kHz
Max SPL input level: 115dB SPL (1kHz at 1% T.H.D)
Signal to noise rao: 78dB (1kHz at 1Pa)
Power source: Phantom DC 11-52V
Weight: 160g (5.64oz)
Dimensions: ɸ19mm x 247mm (ɸ3/4” x 9 3/4”)
Connector: Balanced 3-pin XLR
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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POLAR PATTERN

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Azden Corporaon warrants, to the rst purchaser, that the Azden brand product purchased is free from
defects in material and workmanship. Azden’s sole obligaon under this warranty shall be to provide,
without charge, repair or replacement (at Azden’s sole discreon), within two years from the date of
purchase. The cost to ship a failed product to and from Azden or to its dealer shall not be covered by
this warranty. A dated receipt acts to establish the date of purchase.
This warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty given with respect to the product and all other
warranes, expressed or implied, are hereby excluded. Neither Azden, nor the dealer who sells this
product, is responsible for indirect, incidental or consequenal damages.
This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfuncon or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident,
Act of God, faulty hookup, unauthorized modicaon, connecng this product to equipment for which
this product is not intended or defecve associated equipment. Please read your owner’s manual care-
fully.
To register this product, please visit www.azdencorp.com/warranty
AZDEN CORPORATION
147 New Hyde Park Road, PO Box 10, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Phone: 516-328-7500 Fax: 516-328-7506 Email: sales@azdencorp.com
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