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Canon XA30 Camcorder External Microphone Vidpro XM-55 13-Piece Professional Video & Broadcast Unidirectional Condenser Microphone Kit
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Canon XA30 Camcorder External Microphone Vidpro XM-55 13-Piece Professional Video & Broadcast Unidirectional Condenser Microphone Kit

Bottom line: The Canon XA30 Camcorder External Microphone Vidpro XM-55 13-Piece: Supercardioid pattern rejects side noise for focused on-camera dialogue; main trade-off: 100 Hz-16 kHz response trims deep bass and top-end detail.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Supercardioid pattern rejects side noise for focused on-camera dialogue
  • ✓ 3-pin XLR output connects to pro camcorders like the Canon XA30
  • ✓ Runs on one AA battery, useful when your recorder lacks phantom power
  • ✓ Includes a 26 ft (7.9m) XLR cable for boom-pole or off-camera placement
  • ✓ Bundles shockmount, shoe adapter, foam windscreen and furry wind muff

Cons

  • ✗ 100 Hz-16 kHz response trims deep bass and top-end detail
  • ✗ -45 dB sensitivity means raising gain on quiet or distant sources
  • ✗ 10.8 in body can poke into wide shots on compact camcorders
  • ✗ AA battery needs regular checks; no battery life spec is listed

Manufacturer description

Vidpro XM-55 13-Piece Professional Video & Broadcast Unidirectional Condenser Microphone Kit

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Canon XA30 Camcorder External Microphone Vidpro XM-55 13-Piece… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the streaming gear category. VidPro's streaming gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Technical Details - Transducer Type: Electret Condenser, Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 16 kHz, Nominal Impedance: 1kΩ, Load Impedance: 2.3kΩ, Sensitivity: -45 dB, short -38 dB, long, Power: 1 x AA alkaline battery, Output Connector: 3-pin XLR, Construction: Aluminum alloy, Dimensions (Ø x L): 0.87 x 10.8
  • Item includes the follwoing features: Suspension Shockmount, Adjustable Shockmount, Camera Shoe Adapter, Furry Wind Muff, Foam Windshield, Cushioned Hand Grip, 26' (7.9m) XLR Cable, 16

Full Specifications

BrandVidPro
ColorBlack
Impedance200 ohm
Model NameXM-55
Model NumberXA30-XM-55
Power SourceBattery Powered
Audible Noise45 db
Polar PatternSuper Cardioid
Built-In Mediabattery, microphone
Connector TypeXLR
Frequency Range0.03 khz 16 khz
Item Dimensions2 x 2 x 2 inches
Mfr Part NumberBF489419
Special FeatureXLR
Antenna LocationVideo Recording, Broadcast
Compatible DevicesCamcorder
Enclosure MaterialFoam
Frequency Response16 KHz
Number of Channels1
Included Componentsbattery, microphone

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