Ahuja SGM-40 Shotgun Microphone: Precision Focus, Minimalist Style The Ahuja SGM-40 Shotgun Microphone is a premium audio accessory for the DCW-8500 Wireless Series, specifically designed for modern boardrooms that prioritize aesthetics and audio isolation. At just 225mm (8.85 inches), it provides a low-profile alternative to traditional goosenecks, ensuring the speaker’s face remains visible for video calls and cameras. Unlike standard microphones, the SGM-40 utilizes a Super-Cardioid Shotgun pattern. This creates a highly focused “pickup zone” that captures the person directly in front of the mic while aggressively rejecting noise from the sides, making it the perfect choice for busy or acoustically challenging conference environments. Key Features: Super-Cardioid Shotgun Pattern: Offers a tighter, more directional pickup than standard cardioid mics, isolating the speaker’s voice from surrounding noise. Low-Profile Video-Friendly Build: The 225mm length is ideal for video-conferencing (VC) setups, ensuring the microphone stays out of the camera’s direct line of sight. Discreet Non-LED Design: Engineered with a clean tip (no LED ring) for a sleek, professional appearance that doesn’t distract participants or glare on camera. High-Sensitivity Capsule: Optimized for speech intelligibility, ensuring natural vocal reproduction even in large halls. Secure Threaded Connection: Features a specialized multi-pin connector that locks firmly into the wireless base unit to prevent signal loss. Technical Specifications: Feature Details Model Number SGM-40 Microphone Type Shotgun (Condenser) Polar Pattern Super-Cardioid (Highly Directional) Length 225 mm (8.85″) Visual Indicator Status displayed on Base Unit LCD Compatibility Ahuja DCW-8501C & DCW-8502D Applications & Use Cases Video-Conferencing Suites: The 225mm low-profile design ensures the microphone never blocks the speaker’s face on camera. Executive Boardrooms: Provides a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that fits modern interior designs without bulky equipment. Noisy Environments: The super-cardioid pattern is perfect for rooms with high ambient noise or echo, as it focuses strictly on the person speaking. Press Rooms: Ideal for Q&A sessions where visual clarity for the media is just as important as audio quality. System Compatibility The SGM-40 is a specialized accessory designed for the Ahuja DCW-8500 UHF Wireless Series. It is fully interchangeable with the following units: Chairman Unit DCW-8501C Delegate Unit DCW-8502D Connection Type 6-Pin Threaded Locking Connector Installation & Best Practices Alignment: Point the microphone head directly toward the speaker’s mouth for maximum “shotgun” effect. Secure Locking: Hand-tighten the threaded ring at the base to ensure a noise-free signal path. Storage: Disconnect the microphone when transporting base units to prevent stress on the internal connector pins. Why Choose the SGM-40? While standard goosenecks are reliable, the SGM-40 represents the next level of conference audio. It solves the two biggest problems in modern meetings: visual clutter and neighboring noise interference. By choosing the SGM-40, you are investing in a cleaner table setup and superior voice isolation, ensuring every word of the speaker is captured with professional transparency. SGM-40 Shotgun Mic: Frequently Asked Questions Is the SGM-40 “Cardioid” or “Super-Cardioid”? The SGM-40 is Super-Cardioid. This means it has a much narrower and more focused pickup area than a standard cardioid mic, which helps it “reach” the speaker better while ignoring noise from the sides. Why does this mic not have a red light at the tip? The SGM-40 is designed for “discreet” use, especially in video-heavy environments where a glowing red light might be distracting on camera. You can still confirm the mic is active by looking at the LCD screen on your base unit. Do I need to stay very still while speaking? Because shotgun mics are highly directional, it is best to speak directly toward the microphone head. If you turn your head far to the side, the volume may drop slightly compared to a wider gooseneck mic. Can I use this for the Chairman unit too? Yes! The SGM-40 is fully compatible with both the Chairman (DCW-8501C) and Delegate (DCW-8502D) wireless base units. It is an excellent aesthetic upgrade for the entire system. Optimize Your Conference Audio Today The Ahuja SGM-40 provides the isolation and clarity required for professional boardrooms. Contact for Project Pricing Technical site surveys and system design assistance available for corporate installations.
