Azden SGM 250 Shotgun Microphone Review: Great First XLR Shotgun Mike
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- Azden SGM-250 Shotgun Microphone:
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In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the Azden SGM-250 shotgun microphone. This is a good choice for a first XLR based shotgun microphone that holds up quite nicely against other microphones in this price range like the RODE NTG2. We take a rather in-depth look at the Azden’s features and let you hear how it sounds as the episode was recorded with the SGM-250. If you’re looking for your first XLR based shotgun mike, this would be a very good option.
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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Recorder with XLR inputs (This works great with the Azden SGM-250 and costs less than the microphone!):
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Zoom F8 Field Recorder
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Microphone stand clip (to boom above your talent with a cheap, standard microphone stand):
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I have been using the Azden SGM-1000 Phantom Powered or Triple AAA internal battery powered shotgun microphone for about 9 years now. I found the Mic has a great eq for human speech, and a good high pass filter for wind roar reduction. I also found the SGM-1000 to be not that sensitive a mic, but very quiet. Thanks for the review Curtis :)
Thanks Mark for the info on the SGM-1000!
I regularly use the SGM-1X and H4n and get excellent results, better than a lot of "review" videos on CZcams about the mic. The foam windscreen has proven useless outdoors with even just a light breeze. I bought the fuzzy dead cat from Azden and it has worked 100% on wind noise for me. I haven't shot in such a strong wind as in your demonstration but in everything I have shot in the Azden slip-on dead cat has completely eliminated all wind noise. Just mentioning that. If you've got, or can afford, a blimp though, by all means take advantage of it.
Great review, as usual.
Thanks for the insights!
1001Hobbies : Same here....I enjoy the combination Azden and Zoom...h4n is just a beauty to me.
Foam is only intended to reduce air sounds over the mic induced from moving the boom on set -- indoors. Foam socks have never been expected to compete with real exterior methods like fur, and especially a blimp, which might well be employed indoors as well.
just beginning to learn the areas of sound... your videos are very informative and extremely helpful.
+Piers Lehmann Thanks Piers!
Well done. Its always good having options.
+UpHill Cinema Options are good, indeed!
I appreciate your consistency and thoroughness in your gear reviews. This is the first shotgun I've heard that actually competes with the NGT2 at this price point. In fact, I think it handles sibilance better, and I am surprised how clean it is plugging straight into the DSLR.
Another product taking aim at RODE is the Shure Motiv MVL. I'd be interested in a review of that one.
+Wade Glass Thanks Wade. I saw that at NAB earlier this year and it looked quite similar to the RODE smartLav+ but definitely worth a test. We'll see what we can do.
Sennheiser's MKE 600 is comparable in price. Maybe include that one when you do your next set of sub-$300 shotgun mic comparisons?
Excellent review as spent the last few hours researching mics for DSLR for personal project, between hi-end professional shoots. The specs on noise and feedback were on point and going for the Azden based on both the technical aspect and observational input. Well done; and I say this with strong background in music having started career producing large scale concerts. Based on input below going to check out SMX-30 as newer model before decide which mic to get. Cheers.
Thanks Andrew. This is one of my older reviews and I've found some microphones in this same price range I prefer over the Azden if you're interested. The Deity S-Mic 2 is probably the foremost: czcams.com/video/x4tPO0G8b2Y/video.html
I wrote an Explora article on the SGM-250 for B&H and was impressed. One thing to note is that the NTG-2 loses 6db of sensitivity when running on battery power, where the SGM-250 loses no sensitivity on battery power. That's a major factor if you are using these mics on a DSLR/M type camera.
Good info, thanks for that Chad! Do you have the link for the article? Would like to read and share!
Sure I'll post the link next, though you will probably have to approve it for it to show. The info about the NTG-2 came directly from the Rode engineers. I have done lots of stuff for rode, and had a direct line for questions, as well as the occasional free gear for testing / review. Sadly my contact moved on to another company, and I don't get surprises in the mail any more :(.
www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/audio/hands-review/azden%E2%80%99s-versatile-new-shotgun-sgm-250
Automagically approved. Thanks Chad!
Hey Curtis, first off great video. We're trying to improve our mic quality on our videos and wanted to see if you can help. Listening to your video at 7:55 vs 10:00 is the mic difference because you're using the Zoom N4 amplifier? Our videos sound like yours at 10:00 and we want it to sound like your mic quality throughout the video.
The differences at 7:55 are due to the different microphones. At 10:00 the issue is that the microphone is too far away from me. If you audio sounds like the 10:00 sample, I would guess that you have your microphone mounted on top of your camera? You'll want to boom it just above the person speaking to improve the sound quality.
such a great review as usual, i was interested in Azden SGM-2X since it is available in some local stores here in saudia but i think i will go with the SGM 250 . Thanks Curtis
I hope it works well for you, best wishes!
+Curtis Judd I didn't order it yet, but after further searching i found NTG4+ in a local store for 260$ almost the same price for the SGM 250 ! Which one do you think i should pick ?
+Khaled Alsbaai I very much like the RODE NTG4+ but they're both good. Here's the review of the RODE: czcams.com/video/B8aE0loboMA/video.html
Ofcourse Of course i watch it , Thanks
I'm asking, because I'm thinking about purchasing one and I really do not want to fall for the review sound, then be disappointed after purchase
Understood. That's why I put the raw audio samples in the review at 7:00. Guess you didn't make it that far. ;-)
@@curtisjudd well, I just went to the 7:00 marker and listened the raw audio from both rode and azden...there was hissing , apart from the freezer you said came on, from the Rode and azden.....that's what I'm concerned about...now I'm not sure the hiss came about , from using the recorder, but I heard hissing and that's not gonna be great for voice over recordings...maybe you can clear the air on this...thanks
@@antoineinniss5586 The hiss is from the Zoom H4n. I don't really know enough about your setup to make a specific recommendation, but if you want very clean recordings, you'll want to consider a higher end recorder like the Zoom F4 or Sound Devices MixPre-3 and probably a higher quality microphone as well.
Thanks for this, well done!
Thumbs up!
+TripleThreatRC Thanks!
Hey Curtis, a kind of irrelevant question here, but which camera do you use? Your image is very clear, I like it very much!
+UP2D8 This was shot with the Panasonic GH4. Thanks!
UP2D8
Great review Curtis! I think this may have sold me on the SGM-250P. Just a quick question, from your video when using the Zoom H4N, do you think most of that noise is from having the poorer quality pre-amps in the Zoom, rather than the microphones themselves?
+Robert Schenck Hi Robert, yes the H4n's pre-amps have a hard time with mics that don't have a super hot signal like the Azden and most other microphones in this price range. The Azden does great with a good preamp like with the Tascam DR-60DmkII and the Zoom H6, H5, and F8. Not sure whether you've seen this episode yet but if not, here's a review of the Tascam: czcams.com/video/TRoIMPHS91U/video.html Best wishes!
Azden has released a new mic(SMX-30) that is dual(mono and Stereo). Supposedly for mono they are using the same capsule as the 250. Also, this is not XLR. It will be interesting to get out, so I pre-ordered one.
I am wondering if you have seen this one and if so, what your thoughts are.
+Royston Kane Just got it last week and putting it through its paces. review coming soon.
Was this the raw audio Mr Judd...or was it processed/edited in post?
Raw audio reviews gives the viewer an.opportunity to hear what the mic sounds like before editing....
Go to 7:00 to hear a raw sample. This is not my first pick microphone in this price range. It sounds a little too mid-range focused and a bit stuffy. I prefer the Deity S-Mic 2. I will be testing some of Azden's newer microphones in the next month. Best wishes.
Awesome Video, Curtis!
I'm thinking of getting a new shotgun mic. I saw your reviews of the Azden and the ntg4, and they seem to be fantastic microphones in that price range. But which of them has got the better sound ? I couldn't hear a big difference
+B0sTi34 You got it! They don't sound very different at all. The big difference between the Azden and the RODE NTG4+ is the in-built lithium battery on the NTG4+. The benefit there is that your recorder doesn't have to power the microphone and so you can get more battery life for your recorder. The NTG4+ is also more sensitive than the Azden meaning you don't have to use as much gain in your recorder, which ultimately can mean cleaner recordings. Which recorder will you be using? If you're using a Tascam DR-60DmkII or 70D, either one should be good. Same with the Zoom H5 and higher. But with the H4n, you'll have a fair bit more noise to contend with. I hope that helps!
Curtis Judd Thanks, helped me a lot. I will use the Azden with a zoom h5
Hello Curtis. Thanks so much for your great videos! Quick question. I am needing to video record a family of 8 people in a living room (they will be pretty close together during the recording) and wondered what you would suggest for a nice microphone that would be helpful to pick up them sharing. I was going to give them lav mics, but I don't have that many. I have an NTG1 I was planning to use, and direct that toward a few of them, and then use another mic similar to this to point to the other 4 people. They will simply be sharing some stories. Not for TV, but for a short 5 minute video to be shared at a fundraising event. I would love to use a mic or two and use them like I mentioned above. I only have 1 Rode NTG1 mic at this time. Do you have any suggestions? Please note, the audio doesn't need to be perfect. The room will be very quiet. I will make sure to ask people to speak up. I prefer not to move mics during the recording. It will be important to let the complete conversation happen without any stopping to adjust mics. The will be sharing individually while recording, but sometimes, there may be some interaction in the conversation. Any suggestions for something budget friendly.....$350 ish if possible? Note, my cameras have XLR's (4 available for 2 cameras) and Phantom Power. I also have a Tascam DR70 Audio Recorder. Thanks again. Great videos!!!!
I would use a boom microphone and cue it over the person currently speaking.
Hello Curtis, I have been told that the Audio Technica 897 ($249.99) is a great mic and apparently better than the NTG4+ ($399.99)... Have you tried the AT 897? From what I read you would pass on a NTG4+ for the Azden SGM 250 which is also $249.99.
+Reanimate Productions I haven't used the AT897 as yet but will try to add that to the queue. I'm not sure that I'd pass on the NTG4+ for the Azden. They sound similar but the NTG4+ is more sensitive and its in-built battery is very convenient. But for tighter budgets, the Azden is a nice option. Now I need to see about getting that AT and the similar Sennheiser in for review, while we're at it! Thanks!
+Curtis Judd The NTG4+ electronic controls apparently cause noise in the mic signal as per several reviews. Also, Azden put the AT-897 and the Sennheiser MKE-600 in their own 4-way test (includes the NTG-2 as well)
+Matthew Lott Interesting, I haven't encountered the noise from the controls in my copy.
How does the Azden-250 stack up with the newly released Aputure Deity? With the AT 875R? I know Aputure is making a serious push into the industry. Azden still has that Amazon stigma.
+Bushcraft Beats I prefer the Deity in terms of its sound. I'd say they're in different leagues in terms of sound and price.
Thanks for this. Curious to know if you would prefer this over the Rode NTG-2.
+blingpunjabi They're really evenly matched so if you already have one of them, I don't think buying the other is worthwhile. But if I didn't have either of them, I'd probably opt for the Azden.
Hello there Curtis! Quick question... Would you buy the Azden SGM 250 or the Deity Vmic D3 pro, for indie film production? I only have around 250 euros to spend so i'm looking at these options. Also I would like to say, I will be using the Zoom H1 as my recorder.
Hi Arian, I would definitely go for the D3 Pro from those two options, particularly since you'll be recording to the H1. Happy recording!
@@curtisjudd Thank you for the reply Curtis. Take care and keep up the good work
Chris have you used the MX versio of this mic and if so do you notice and sound quality difference? it comes with mini XLR and I am wondering if its is a good option for the bmpcc 4k
I have. I did not like it. It needed a lot of gain, the exact thing which most cameras cannot gracefully supply. I tried it with my Ursa Mini Pro. Not sure I’d be hopeful that it would be any better on P4K.
Hi Curtis. Is this still a good option for pocket 4K? Or shall I go with diety D3 pro or ride ntg go ?
For multi purposes interviews, run & gun etc
Hi sameer, it is a little weak on the output. If I had to choose between those three, I'd go with the RODE VideoMic NTG.
What if you don't have a preamp and it is going right into your camera? Is there a hiss?
If you use an XLR to 3.5mm adapter, you usually will end up with some hiss. You might have a look at these microphones so that you don't have to adapt the microphone (assuming that your camera has a 3.5mm microphone input?): czcams.com/video/qRyUvMGVjis/video.html
Hello,
I wanted to buy Deity s mic 2 (as you recommended to me a year ago) but the price in Europe is still high (approx 400 euros).
I have discovered that its also possible to buy new Azden 250p for 100 euro so maybe this is also a good deal considering the price?
And I have also noticed that you have mentioned AT875R many times(150 euro) as a good microphone.
Can you tell me if there is a big difference between these microphones and is there any better options to buy?
Ps I still want to buy Deity s mic 2 but the price is just getting bigger and bigger.
I would probably use it for indoor recording.
I currently own: Samson C02, TascamDR40 (soon will probably buy DR60 II).
Of those you listed, I would opt for the Audio Technica AT875R. I'm working on a review of it this week and should post it this coming Sunday.
@@curtisjudd Great, thank you very much for your response. Looking forward to your review of AT875R.
Will there be a significal difference between AT875R and Deity S mic 2?
Greetings
@@zoranqm8379 I'm going to compare the AT875R to the Sennheiser MKH416 in the audio samples in the review. I'd love to include more, but simply don't have the time.
@@curtisjudd I understand, I appreciate your time to help me out.
Hi Curtis, first thank you so much for the great quality of content! Second, I am looking for a boom/shotgun mic and I am undecided between the Azden SGM 250, the sennheiser me64, me66, or the me67. Looking for good balance on sound isolation/rejection and noise free clean sound. What's your recommendation?
Hi EA Productions, I've used the me66 and found that to be a great budget shotgun mic. The me64 is probably only going to work well when you can get it very close, usually like in a static interview. The SGM-250 is pretty mid-range focused so it probably wouldn't be my first choice. I hope that helps and best wishes!
Hi Curtis, to make sure I understood, with the me66 I will be able to capture dialogue from further distances compare to the Azden? And which will give me cleaner sound of the two (snr)? Thanks
Hi@@curtisjudd , to make sure I understood, with the me66 I will be able to capture dialogue from further distances compare to the Azden? And which will give me cleaner sound of the two (snr)? Thanks
No, not necessarily, I just preferred the sound of the me66 over the Azden. For more “reach” you’d need to look at longer shotgun mics, but those are not well suited for mounting on top of a camera. Do you have more details you could share on how and what types of scenarios you’ll be shooting? Will you be mounting the mic on camera or will you have a person with a boom pole for the mic?
@@curtisjudd Not looking to mount on camera, but to use on a boom pole for indoor and outdoor in short films, interviews, documentaries type of setting. I'm looking for the one offering the cleanest sound, less self noise and I bought the fethead phantom on-line preamp just in case.
On a Canon xa 30, does the sgm250 or or other shot gun mics need a pre amp? Also, I am returning an AZden smg 30 because it picks up every little noise from behind, every little cough, etc, even in mono. I' coming off a Canon dm 50 that won't work on my xa 30, that did not pick up much sound from behind in mono nor stereo 1. I mostly video variety shows with noise form behind and do not have access to the main key board.
Hi Vince, you do NOT need a separate microphone preamplifier, the XA30 has preamps built in to the XLR microphone inputs.
Why such a pig push for the battery version? If you have a zoom , or external XLR why would you ever want to use the battery version? Just curious. And, is the SGM-X the same as the 250p? It's a non-battery version... hmm
Thanks for the vid!
+Tim Kyle Thanks Tim. Flexibility is why I went with the battery version. If I ever need to mount the mike on camera and only have a 3.5mm input on my camera, I need that battery version. But you make a good point, If you don't ever need that, the non-battery version will save you $30 USD. Unfortunately, the non-battery version is not any smaller or lighter, at least according to the specs on Azden's page.
+Curtis Judd The Azden SGM-250P is a shorter barrel at 200mm (the 250 is 250mm, hence the name) and it's lighter by 70 grams.
Thank you Curtis. That is a large help. Do you have any input into the last part of my question ... about 'sound from behind the mic' ?
Highly directional mics (super and hyper cardioid polar patterns) almost always have a "tail" that also picks up some sound, albeit quite a bit less than the front of the mic. Ideally you would boom the mic above the person speaking and down at a 45 degree angle to avoid this but it sounds like you need it mounted on the camera?
Some mics are better than others. Which price range are you considering?
Yes, I'm limited to camera mount. This problem (tail) was limited with my canon dm50, altho not happy with it's audio quality., . I especially liked it's 90 & 120 degree stereo feature and want similar feature on an xlr sgm, Budget is max $400. Please make recommendations. My shooting is with variety shows, singing, dancing, loud music, generally shot from 25 - 65 ft with sound sometime from stage only or with all around speakers . Thank you.
The ideal option would be to get a feed from the soundboard. If that is not an option, have a listen to the off-axis sound tests I did here with the Aputure Deity Shotgun mic to see if that would work well: czcams.com/video/kom1nMM0DrQ/video.html
Thank you again. Will investigate it further. Am favoring the dual stereo feature, If I cannot find it I will go for the Diety.
You're welcome and best wishes!
Out of curiosity, what do you think is the best combination with a Shotgun Microphone and Recorder? Money is not the case.
+SkintSNIPER262 I would love to work with a Schoeps Super CMIT 2U shotgun microphone and a Zaxcom Maxx field mixer/recorder. But that's a kit that runs about $7000 without all of the batteries and other accessories you'd need.
Curtis Judd Nice! Would you say the Schoeps Super would blow any Rode Mic out of the Water?
+SkintSNIPER262 No, but it would leave a much bigger hole in your bank account than a RODE microphone and would probably sound 15 to 25% better. :) Joking aside, the Schoeps Super CMIT is a fine tool that is very good at rejecting ambient sound and noise, better than any of the RODE shotgun microphones I have used but it comes at a hefty price. You can get a very clean, isolated sound recording with it. Some professionals can justify the cost or in other cases, rent it for specific, larger budget jobs. But many of the rest of us can learn to make good recordings with RODE and Azden microphones. Sometimes limitations are the best way to learn.
Would this mic be a good candidate for recording in a room that has a lot of muffled road noise?
+Randy CA It is a pretty good choice for that, yes.
hi curtis, im very interest in the zoom F8, i not see a complete review like you do, you will record one or you have it?
+wylo suavez I'm working on it today, the first episode should be ready some time next week (there's a lot to talk about so it will probably be in multiple parts).
Curtis Judd thanks man cause i need that ti be sure. I stay alert in the week
So i guess Curtis lives in Park city Utah.....
Hi Curtis, could you tell me wich microfone you prefer, the Azden SGM 250 or Rode NTG-2?
+Jona de Bona If I didn't already have one of them, I'd probably opt for the SGM-250 as long as I had a good pre amp with my recorder (Tascam DR-60DmkII or better)
What about the Seinnheiser MKE600? That one doesn't seem to require a preamp.
Hi Deanna, the MKE600 has an XLR output so it requires a preamplifier as well. If you'd like to consider shotgun microphones which do not require a separate preamp, you might have a look at these three: czcams.com/video/qRyUvMGVjis/video.html Best wishes!
Thanks, I actually want this one but sometimes I will need to go straight to my camera, do you know of a cheap preamp for this? I won't need perfect audio in this case, it's for auditions and other not paid work.
Yes, here are three audio adapters (mic preamps) worth considering. The Saramonic is the most affordable and sounds quite good: czcams.com/video/B_0od_f_QkQ/video.html Best wishes!
What exactly does the amplifier do? It improves the sound quality? Is it a good option for any mic like the rode mics?
No, a preamplifier is a requirement for every microphone, not optional. It takes the very, very weak signal from the microphone and amplifies it to a level that you can be recorded and heard when playing it back. (in overly simplified terms).
Some microphones, like the RODE VideoMic Pro, has a built-in preamplifier. But for XLR based microphones, almost all of them require a separate preamplifier which is usually in an audio recorder or camera.
Oh ok I see thank you very much.
I'm shooting an interview tomorrow and currently struggling with a problem of not getting enough levels from this.
I have the SGM-250 connected to Zoom H6 and phantom powered. Even when I use a boom pole and bring the mic about 15cm from my face I have to crank the gain to around +7 and even then only get around -17 db.
Any advice on what I'm doing wrong?
Don’t be afraid to push the gain higher on the F6.
@@curtisjudd Not F but H6.
Yeah, maybe that's the solution.
I think I heard that you shouldn't put the gain over 6 because it would raise the noise as well.
Thanks for the answer!
Left/right comparisons?
Sadly, I don't have this microphone anymore. Were you asking for A/B comparisons?
what if you compare it with senheinser mke 600?
which one is better?
+gabakbusiness The MKE600 is more sensitive (stronger output signal) but also much brighter. I don't care for the brighter sound but that is subjective.
Can you do a comparison with SGM-X vs SGM 250.
Id like to know if its worth saving up for the SGM-X
Thanks
+Valtteri bhaskar I'll see what I can do! It looks like the X gives you the ability to swap out capsules - one is a super cardioid shotgun and one is omni directional, presumably for recording ambience. If you know you need to record ambience and dialogue, looks like it could be a good budget option.
+Curtis Judd thanks. Looking forward to my first shotgun mic. Azden it is.
+Curtis Judd The SGM-X is a discontinued model. Azden currently sells an SGM-1X (battery operated mic with XLR output) and they have the SGM-2X (battery operated mic with XLR output and 2 separate capsules). The SGM-250 has a higher quality mic element that is more sensitive and gives wider frequency response and a better S/N ratio
+Matthew Lott Thanks. You just saved me some research time! :)
could you redo this thing indoors at 4 feet away/camera mounted? 8 feet is useless/not doable on camera because of the type of results demonstrated here, but 4 feet with a wide angle lens (ex. 35mm FOV) is doable for dialogue if the sound is acceptable. thanks, great review otherwise.
+steve east woofer Here's a previous episode where we had a RODE NTG2 shotgun mic mounted on top of the camera about 4.5 feet away. The Azden and RODE NTG2 have very similar pickup patterns so I would expect the Azden to do the same: czcams.com/video/KU1Swx1DxVE/video.htmlm31s
My experience is that no short shotgun mic sounds awesome for dialogue when it is more than 18 - 24 inches away unless you specifically want ambient sound and want the voice to sound farther away. If you need to work farther from the talent, you could look at long shotgun mics but they're pretty bulky and pricey. The RODE NTG8 is an example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839529-REG/Rode_NTG_8_NTG_8_Precision_Broadcast_Grade_Long.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/RONTG8/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xRONTG8
+Curtis Judd thanks, but that was pushing it at 5 feet. i'm thinking about what can
work at 1 meter (3.2 feet) on camera, and would really like to see demos
of that with the azden. basically pushing the boom distance another
foot. thanks for the reply though.
+steve east woofer I'll definitely give it a try when I have a few minutes.
Sir, does the 250p sound good enough for voice over ?
Not my favorite, but it works.
@@curtisjudd Ok sir.
Have you ever used a behringer usb mixer (the xenyx 1204sub, the xenyx 1202 usb?
@@antoineinniss5586 No, but I think that Ray Ortega has. He reviews mixers from a podcasting perspective here on CZcams.
Shotgun Mike. The sequel to Machete.
+YoungTheFish Hahaha
You are very handsome!
Lost me on the centimeters.
Not being over on the liberal side of the political spectrum I visualize in inches only.
+Leon Davis sorry, in my more recent videos we use both inches and cm.
The apology is mine, Curtis. I was just busting your chops a little.
All seriousness aside. I think it's really difficult for most people to get a visual image with a metric measurement. Even Europeans. Too many increments. Too fragmented.
That mic was what? 23 centimeters? That's about 9 inches. (I had to find a tape measure and check it)
It's easier to get a mental image of Imperial measurements because everything is in multiples of two, or three. It's divided into halves and thirds.
But metric is tenths. Nine larger units of something is much easier to get your mind around than 23 little ones. Nine is six units, plus half again. Or three times three. Or three-fourths of a foot.
A meter can be equally divided only once. Then you're screwed.
An Imperial foot can be divided into equal portions in several ways.
The metric system was dreamed up during the French Revolution - just to be different. There were some real idiots running that show.
Good thing their calendar didn't stick around as well. Today would be the last day of the month of Messidor and tomorrow would be the first day of Thermidor. And their weeks were ten days long as well.
I wouldn't ramble on like this but you have a good analytical mind.
Thanks Leon, you've definitely put some thought into this and given me plenty to think about. I definitely find citing peoples' height in feet & inches a little more intuitive than cm. Same with distances in the less than 10 feet range.
I will note that my decision in newer episodes to cite distance, size, and weight in both systems was largely a practical one knowing that about 60% of the subscriber audience on the channel is not in the US.
Your videos are first-rate...
Keep up the good work...
My best...
Most people? Even Europeans??
Well, imperial is easier for you because you are use to it.
You have the right to prefer imperial, but please, don't use your imperialism to try to make people think like you.
"A meter can be equally divided only once." What do you mean?