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title: "TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview Shotgun MIC Microphone for Nikon Canon DSLR Camera (Need 3.5mm Interface)Auxiliary"
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# 3.5mm aux interface Cardioid unidirectional pickup 40h battery life TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview Shotgun MIC Microphone for Nikon Canon DSLR Camera (Need 3.5mm Interface)Auxiliary

**Brand:** takstar
**Price:** € 38.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Elevate your DSLR sound game — don’t let your visuals outshine your audio!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview Shotgun MIC Microphone for Nikon Canon DSLR Camera (Need 3.5mm Interface)Auxiliary by takstar
- **How much does it cost?** € 38.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1627731-takstar-sgc-598-photography-interview-shotgun-mic-microphone-for-nikon)

## Best For

- takstar enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted takstar brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Up to 40 hours of uninterrupted recording.
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Lightweight design with premium storage case included.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Seamless 3.5mm connection for DSLR cameras.
- • **Pro-Grade Build Quality:** Metal body with shockmount isolation for clean audio.
- • **Crystal Clear Directionality:** Focus on your subject, mute the noise.

## Overview

The TAKSTAR SGC-598 is a shotgun microphone designed for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras with a 3.5mm interface. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, it captures focused audio while minimizing background noise. Powered by a single AA battery, it offers up to 40 hours of use. Its metal construction, shockmount isolation, and included premium storage case make it a durable, travel-friendly upgrade from built-in camera mics, ideal for interviews, vlogging, and video conferencing.

## Description

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Review: Not quite Hollywood levels of sound quaility, but better than the mic in your DSLR! - Let's face it, in camera microphones leave a lot to be desired. With the video quality of todays DSLR's you really want the sound to be as impressive as the images. Enter the Takstar 598. Not quite Hollywood levels of sound quality but way better than the in camera mic. Let's take a look at it, shall we? First, the unboxing... worth mentioning because this thing comes in a nice package. Much nicer than anything you'd expect from say, Best Buy. With it's contoured foam liner and individual compartments for each item, the original box makes the best storage place for the mic when it's not in use. Inside those contoured compartments you'll find a velvet storage bag, instructions, spare vibration isolators, a battery, mic cover, and the mic itself. Second, the mic... Out of the box the mic itself appears to be constructed as well or even better than you'd expect. The foam cover slips over the shotgun snugly, the mic attaches to the shockmount frame via small rubber isolator bands, the frame attaches to the hot shoe mount via a small tension knob and a nice curled cord with a 2.5mm jack plugs into the camera. Worth noting... a number of people have stated the mic didn't fit their hot shoe mount... you may have to screw the tension knob up towards the mic frame so the mount can slip into the hot shoe. Then screw the knob back down to secure it to the hot shoe! ...much easier than returning the mic because it "didn't fit"! Third, the buttons!... inserting the supplied battery and flicking the power switch on the side of the mic illuminates a green power light so you know the mic is on. Also on the side of the mic is a 10 decibel sound boost and a high pass filter to block low frequency sounds. Fourth, my opinion!... I like the Takstar 598. it was well worth the $30 bucks or so that it cost as my in camera mic picked up way to much background noise (non directional mic's do that). The Takstar is a directional mic so sounds coming from the sides or back is heavily muted compared to the sounds coming from directly in front of it. The battery has lasted nearly 40 hours of being "on" over the course of a few months so it's not like you have to worry about it chewing through batteries, which is nice. Fifth, my only complaints are... The sound comes across quite muted, so you either have to be close to the mic or project your voice more than you would in normal conversation... turning on the +10 boost does amplify the sound to the camera, but not without a noticeable increase in noise and hiss. Also. the low frequency filter is designed to cut out bass heavy sounds but I found it cut into the vocal range making those on camera sound hollow and tinny when it's turned on. Lastly, and most importantly I think... the power light is located on the back of the mic, there really should be one on the front so if the mic looses power or you forget to turn it on (that's happened!) You'd know before loosing an entire recording. Overall, I would definitely recommend this mic to anyone looking for their first upgrade away from their in camera mic. Experienced videographers and professional cameramen having experience with better mics might likely find it less than impressive, but if they can show a better mic for $30 bucks I'd like to see it!
Review: Astonishing! - I have experienced the built-in microphone on many video cameras as coming up short. I got a new camcorder (FDR-AX100) and assumed the worst of the built-in mic. I have a nice wireless mic setup which works very well, but it is a nuisance when trying to tape an interview sort of thing. And the built-in mic is going to pick up everything except the interview subject unless you are in a studio. So I figured for the price, this might be the answer to my quandary: no more fooling around hooking the victim up with a wireless mic and no more dealing with room noise. I purchased one of these (same model, different supplier) and got something that was fairly weak and lots of static. I have no idea what was wrong with it, but it turns out it was just broken. I got my second one today ($1 cheaper, go figure!) and hooked it up as soon as the box came. Wow! If anything, it is too sensitive for use indoors. Sound quality is excellent and seems to be directional enough for my purposes. I believe this would work with the children at a park 200ft away! (Gotta try that soon...) The first one (broken) came in a plain brown box without much protection for the mic. The second one came in a fancy box with customized foam to hold the mic and windmuff - far more protection for shipment all the way from China. I guess the packing helps because this one works flawlessly. The base is isolated from the mic itself with small rubber widgets so noise from the camera is not conducted to the mic and this seems like a very good idea. For the price, this is an excellent mic. Be aware there are lots of sellers of this mic and the packaging seems to make a difference. If you get one in a plain brown box, check it carefully.

## Features

- Low power indicator
- Transducer Principle: Back Electret Condenser
- Directivity Characteristic: Cardioid
- Powered by 1.5V AA alkaline battery
- Sensitivity: -32dB+/-3dB(0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HE9G3UQ |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Video Conference |
| Audible Noise | 32 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 32 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #141 in Professional Video Microphones |
| Brand | TAKSTAR |
| Built-In Media | battery |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Connector Type | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,029 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz |
| Hardware Platform | Camera |
| Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 3.35 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Height | 1.57 inches |
| Item Weight | 154 Grams |
| Manufacturer | TAKSTAR |
| Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun |
| Model Name | SGC-598 |
| Model Number | SGC-598 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Singing, Video Conference |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 50 dB |
| Special Feature | Shotgun, Unidirectional |
| UPC | 666012463945 780411388415 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TAKSTAR
- **Color:** black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Included Components:** battery
- **Model Name:** SGC-598
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Video Conference
- **Special Feature:** Shotgun, Unidirectional

## Images

![TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview Shotgun MIC Microphone for Nikon Canon DSLR Camera (Need 3.5mm Interface)Auxiliary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610hAHWKOCL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not quite Hollywood levels of sound quaility, but better than the mic in your DSLR!
*by R***! on May 16, 2017*

Let's face it, in camera microphones leave a lot to be desired. With the video quality of todays DSLR's you really want the sound to be as impressive as the images. Enter the Takstar 598. Not quite Hollywood levels of sound quality but way better than the in camera mic. Let's take a look at it, shall we? First, the unboxing... worth mentioning because this thing comes in a nice package. Much nicer than anything you'd expect from say, Best Buy. With it's contoured foam liner and individual compartments for each item, the original box makes the best storage place for the mic when it's not in use. Inside those contoured compartments you'll find a velvet storage bag, instructions, spare vibration isolators, a battery, mic cover, and the mic itself. Second, the mic... Out of the box the mic itself appears to be constructed as well or even better than you'd expect. The foam cover slips over the shotgun snugly, the mic attaches to the shockmount frame via small rubber isolator bands, the frame attaches to the hot shoe mount via a small tension knob and a nice curled cord with a 2.5mm jack plugs into the camera. Worth noting... a number of people have stated the mic didn't fit their hot shoe mount... you may have to screw the tension knob up towards the mic frame so the mount can slip into the hot shoe. Then screw the knob back down to secure it to the hot shoe! ...much easier than returning the mic because it "didn't fit"! Third, the buttons!... inserting the supplied battery and flicking the power switch on the side of the mic illuminates a green power light so you know the mic is on. Also on the side of the mic is a 10 decibel sound boost and a high pass filter to block low frequency sounds. Fourth, my opinion!... I like the Takstar 598. it was well worth the $30 bucks or so that it cost as my in camera mic picked up way to much background noise (non directional mic's do that). The Takstar is a directional mic so sounds coming from the sides or back is heavily muted compared to the sounds coming from directly in front of it. The battery has lasted nearly 40 hours of being "on" over the course of a few months so it's not like you have to worry about it chewing through batteries, which is nice. Fifth, my only complaints are... The sound comes across quite muted, so you either have to be close to the mic or project your voice more than you would in normal conversation... turning on the +10 boost does amplify the sound to the camera, but not without a noticeable increase in noise and hiss. Also. the low frequency filter is designed to cut out bass heavy sounds but I found it cut into the vocal range making those on camera sound hollow and tinny when it's turned on. Lastly, and most importantly I think... the power light is located on the back of the mic, there really should be one on the front so if the mic looses power or you forget to turn it on (that's happened!) You'd know before loosing an entire recording. Overall, I would definitely recommend this mic to anyone looking for their first upgrade away from their in camera mic. Experienced videographers and professional cameramen having experience with better mics might likely find it less than impressive, but if they can show a better mic for $30 bucks I'd like to see it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Astonishing!
*by P***R on October 2, 2015*

I have experienced the built-in microphone on many video cameras as coming up short. I got a new camcorder (FDR-AX100) and assumed the worst of the built-in mic. I have a nice wireless mic setup which works very well, but it is a nuisance when trying to tape an interview sort of thing. And the built-in mic is going to pick up everything except the interview subject unless you are in a studio. So I figured for the price, this might be the answer to my quandary: no more fooling around hooking the victim up with a wireless mic and no more dealing with room noise. I purchased one of these (same model, different supplier) and got something that was fairly weak and lots of static. I have no idea what was wrong with it, but it turns out it was just broken. I got my second one today ($1 cheaper, go figure!) and hooked it up as soon as the box came. Wow! If anything, it is too sensitive for use indoors. Sound quality is excellent and seems to be directional enough for my purposes. I believe this would work with the children at a park 200ft away! (Gotta try that soon...) The first one (broken) came in a plain brown box without much protection for the mic. The second one came in a fancy box with customized foam to hold the mic and windmuff - far more protection for shipment all the way from China. I guess the packing helps because this one works flawlessly. The base is isolated from the mic itself with small rubber widgets so noise from the camera is not conducted to the mic and this seems like a very good idea. For the price, this is an excellent mic. Be aware there are lots of sellers of this mic and the packaging seems to make a difference. If you get one in a plain brown box, check it carefully.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good
*by A***3 on May 3, 2025*

So far I think this is very good! I do have a couple things worth mentioning however. This is a mono mic. Not stereo. So if that is a deal breaker then look elsewhere. This mic has an EQ that is very low and low mid exaggerated so the low cut function really comes in handy as the main flat signal is quite warm and dark sounding. To sum it up it is a bassy mic. It is also quite sensitive on 10db which is to be expected but the noise floor is a bit iffy especially on older cameras with a poor mic preamp. However I found it did well with bird watching especially after boosting in post. Minus the noise of course. So in conclusion at this price point this mic is very good and has awesome features. You do get what you pay for but for someone on a budget or just starting out with shotgun mics this is a very good option.

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