Sennheiser MKE400
| Product # | 228682 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Series | Sennheiser MKE |
| Category | Shotgun Microphone |
| Brand Category | Sennheiser - Shotgun Microphones |
Focus your sound
The MKE 400 features a super-cardioid polar pattern achieved by an acoustic interference tube, providing focus and detail while rejecting unwanted background noise. Ideal for vloggers and videographers alike, this highly directional microphone will enhance your audio and bring presence and clarity to your recordings.
Record with confidence
All handheld cameras are susceptible to handling noise, so the MKE 400 features integrated wind protection and shock absorption. This combination ensures the cleanest audio recordings possible while shooting video on the move. Attach the included furry windshield for maximum wind protection in outdoor environments.
Versatile by design
In today’s world, your video recording is most likely not confined to one device, and your microphone doesn’t have to be either. Each MKE 400 includes 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS locking cables to be used with DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices.
Adapt to the situation
Let’s face it, poor acoustic environments are practically unavoidable when traveling or shooting on location. That’s why the MKE 400 comes equipped with both a low-cut filter and a 3-step gain sensitivity switch. Use the low-cut filter to remove problematic low frequency rumble or wind noise and adjust your gain sensitivity to optimize recording levels in any environment.
Before you start rolling
One of the most important steps when recording audio is to check your levels and monitor your sound. While some cameras have a headphone jack, not all do, and that’s where the headphone monitoring output comes into play. Plug any 3.5 mm headphone directly into the MKE 400 and use the integrated volume control to dial in your recordings.
CL 35 TRS, locking TRS to TRS coiled cable
CL 35 TRRS, locking TRS to TRRS coiled cable
MZH 400 furry windshield
Drawstring pouch
Quick guide
Safety guide
- Frequency response: 50 – 20,000 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL
- THD, total harmonic distortion: < 1 % at 50 mW
- Weight: 93.5 g
- Microphone connector: 3.5 mm jack, screwable
- Operating time: > 100 h*
- Power supply: battery (2x AAA / LR03 size, 1.5 V)
- Headphone connector: 3.5 mm jack
- Output Power: 105 mW (headphone impedance 16 Ω), 70 mW (headphone impedance 32 Ω)
- Transducer principle: pre-polarized condenser
- Pick-up pattern: super cardioid
- Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): -23 / -42 / -63 dBV/Pa
Integrated wind protection and internal suspension mount to minimize handling noise
Built-in low-cut filter and 3-step sensitivity switch for added flexibility and control in any environment
Integrated headphone output jack with volume adjustment for audio monitoring
Interchangeable 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS connectivity for DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices
Automatically powers on/off when connected to DSLR/M cameras
| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer information | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG
Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany |
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| Product Number | 228682 |
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| Relevancy rank in Category Shotgun Microphone | |
| Date | April 2021 |
| Dimension | |
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| Box Depth | 310mm |
| Box Height | 115mm |
| Gross Weight | 0.6kg |
Reviews
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It is compact, and quite robust. The mechanical design of holding mic enclosed works well. Even put on a dead cat fur, the size does not overly increase. It is this very reason I bought it for my GoPro Hero 9 with a Media Mod, instead of buying Rhode mic. I use wide angle, and this Sennheisser MKE200 does not get into the lens or in the view when filming. One caution. It is a directional mike, and it does not pick up much sound from behind (but that is how this mic is designed anyway). I sometimes use it with an iPhone with a monopod, and it works well. Some may not like the microphone cable need to be attached in the front side of the mic instead of at the back (e.g. Rhode mic is the case). If you are using a view finder of your mirrorless camera for filming or using it while the mic is attached, then, having it in the front side means, it does not poke into your face, and is a plus point as well.