The Comica Audio Traxshot is a versatile camera-mount shotgun microphone for DSLR/mirrorless cameras and iOS/Android smartphones equipped with a headphone jack. It features two separate mic capsules that can be independently oriented to capture directional speech, 2-person interviews, music, or natural ambience—by selecting either a mono, stereo, or front/rear pickup pattern.
This all-in-one microphone allows mobile journalists, vloggers, and videographers to do more while carrying less, providing expanded audio options for shooting clear-sounding YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, wedding, outdoor/sports, music, or family videos at home or on the go.
Plug-and-play with simple operation, the Traxshot lets you switch between four pickup modes to suit your scenarios and usage requirements. You can choose between a Mono Mode, a tight 30° Stereo Mode 1, a wide 90° Stereo Mode 2, or a bidirectional Front/Rear Mode. The mic plugs into the 3.5mm TRS audio input of your camera or the 3.5mm TRRS headphone jack of your phone using the included cables.
The Traxshot features a continuously variable gain knob to adjust your recording level on the fly and a 3.5mm audio output that allows you to plug a set of headphones to monitor the quality of your sound while shooting. A high-resolution IPS display lets you clearly see the microphone status and battery life.
The mic has an integrated shoe mount outfitted with a proprietary Air-Float shockmount that absorbs vibrations in all directions. There is also a 1/4"-20 thread at the bottom for mounting on a tripod. The built-in windshield effectively reduces ambient wind noise. For outdoor shooting, a low-cut filter and two included furry windmuffs help reduce low-frequency noise caused by stronger wind and/or camera shake. The rugged, all-metal construction provides additional shielding against RF interference.
The mic operates up to 20 hours on a built-in battery that can be recharged via the USB Type-C port, using the included USB cable.
Form Factor | Camera-Mount |
Sound Field | Mono, Stereo |
Stereo/Surround Configuration | X/Y |
Capsule | <b>2 x </b>Electret Condenser |
Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
Pattern Selection | Switched (Adjustable on Mic) |
Orientation | End Address |
High-Pass Filter | <span class='notSpecfMon'>Yes</span> |
Gain Adjustment | <span class='notSpecfMon'>Yes</span> |
Indicators | <b>1 x </b>Multi-Segment LED (Battery, Status) |
On-Board Controls | Gain, Polar Pattern |
Windscreen | Windsock/Windjammer, Built-In (Included) |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Maximum SPL | 100 dB SPL |
Impedance | 600 Ohms |
Sensitivity | -40 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 60 dB |
Output Connectors (Analog) | <b>1 x </b>1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (on Mic) |
Headphone Connector | <b>1 x </b>1/8" / 3.5 mm |
Operating Voltage | <span class='notSpecfMon'>Not Specified by Manufacturer</span> |
Battery Type | <b>1 x </b>Built-In |
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion |
Approximate Battery Life | 20 Hours |
Mounting | Camera/Shoe-Mount (via Integrated Hardware) |
Construction Material | Metal |
Dimensions | H: 2.4 x W: 2.6 x L: 4.8" / H: 62 x W: 65 x L: 122 mm |
Weight | 4.6 oz / 130 g |
Package Weight | 0.905 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7 x 4.5 x 3.6" |
Comica Audio Traxshot Transformable Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone for Cameras and Smartphones
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