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Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone
SKU: SEMKE400V2 MFR: 508898
$199.95
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Key Features
- Capture crystal-clear audio with this compact Sennheiser shotgun microphone for vlogging.
- Enjoy low-noise recording with the MKE 400, perfect for interviews and outdoor shoots.
- Enhance your videos with superior sound quality using this easy-to-use on-camera microphone.
- Benefit from the durable design of this Sennheiser microphone, built for reliable field use.
- Get precise sound directionality with the super-cardioid shotgun microphone, minimizing background noise.
- Monitor your audio in real-time with the integrated headphone output for perfect sound control.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SAMUEL K : a good brand and great mid mic on sale for a good priceAlbert B : High quality brand/good priceSTEPHEN Y : Recommended by a friend.SOLOMON S : upgrading to a better micROBERT F : good quality. affordableKenneth O : Built in shock absorption and and wind protection makes it industry leading.MICHAEL M : Great lightweight on camera mic with excellent wind noise reduction.Makoto K : It's cool!Ricardo L : Compact, excellent quality, headphone jack.Tsumori D : I bought it because it's a good item
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2024-04-15T23:02:32
Rated 5 out of 5
Good mic
Great mic love the design
Daniel K.
2023-07-12T14:28:04
Rated 5 out of 5
Great directional mic.
Great directional mic. Does a great job to block out unwanted noise. I use this on my Sony a7siii and FX3. Also works great for my iPhone 14 pro.
CONNOR E.
2022-05-18T08:42:34
Rated 5 out of 5
Look No Further
Sennheiser did a outstanding job with this mic. It is so easy for me to recommend this mic because of features like auto on/off, on mic headphone output, built in shock mount, AND built in wind muff. Topping it all off is the audio quality itself, I don?t see why you?d want any other mic.
Kenneth O.
2022-04-14T08:12:56
Rated 5 out of 5
Wish I bought it sooner
Fantastic microphone and controls. I live in an apartment. Connecting my headphone directly to the microphone is terrific for monitoring noise.
LUIS R.
2018-06-07T12:09:26
Rated 5 out of 5
Clear audio production
Very compact and clear sound production
Adekunle O.
2018-01-18T10:35:24
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it!
I highly recommend the MKE 400! Use it all the time and never had a problem yet!
RICHARD R.
2016-10-19T09:26:03
Rated 5 out of 5
Compact Shotgun Mic
I've been shooting with the Canon C500 wrapped in a Redrock Micro Professional Series ultraCage with a hot shoe mount right above the mic input. I know the Canon monitor has XLR but there is never a good place to mount the obnoxious monitor. Without the monitor I have no scratch audio until I picked up this awesome Shotgun Mic! I'm very impressed by the quality of the mic! Sennheiser MKE 400 does NOT disappoint. I also found that the + and - button is super convenient for boosting your audio level in a quiet space. I've been using the mic on my smaller DSLR for better quality audio when i'm out shooting. The audio is very clean and easy to manipulate in post. This is a must have! Cheers
Stephen G.
2016-07-31T11:20:29
Rated 5 out of 5
Solid small mic
Not much to say beyond: it feels solid and is smaller than I expected. I still need to check the audio quality once I import the videos.
Mark F.
2016-04-27T09:02:32
Rated 4 out of 5
Great little mic
Love this mic for run and gun shooting mounted on a camera, as well as mounted on a boom. I also own a Rode VideoMic, and the Sennheiser is less than half the size. Pretty useful for fitting it into an already full camera bag, or shooting with a wide angle lens while the mic is mounted on the camera. Simple to use, useful features, and really nice quality. Hard to beat this for the price!
STEVE L.
2013-03-19T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Sennheiser mic.
I use this mic. for DSLR video. It is amazing
THOMAS N.
2011-01-11T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Super compact and functional.
I like this mike because I read it was a quality unit which so far seems to be true. Plus, it is perfect size for use on compact consumer/prosumer camcorders. I would have given it 5 stars, but there could be something better, and I am just a beginner at this time. A very nice piece of equipment.
Drew
2010-01-09T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Improve your Video Sound!
A giant leap above the built in Microphones in a Canon 7D! It is not perfect and one needs experience in using it as it can be extremely directional.
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Sennheiser MKE 400 Specifications
Transducer principle
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
50 - 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern
Super cardioid
Sensitivity at 1 kHz
-23 / -42 / -63 dBV/Pa
Max SPL at 1 kHz
132 dB SPL
Power supply
Battery (2x AAA / LR03 size, 1.5 V)
Auto power function
Plug-in power required (2 - 10 V)
Operating time
> 100 h
Low battery indicator
> 3 h of remaining operating time
Microphone output
3.5 mm jack, screwable
Battery Info
Required, included
Battery Material
-
Battery Quantity
2
Battery Type
AAA
Dimensions
4.9 x 2.6 x 1.45" (126 x 67 x 37mm)
Weight
3.3 oz (93.5g)
Headphone output
3.5 mm jack
Min. headphone impedance
16 Ohm
Output power at 1 kHz
105 mW (headphone impedance 16 Ohm)70 mW (headphone impedance 32 Ohm)
Total harmonic distortion
< 1 % at 50 mW
Digital volume control
8 steps of 6 dB
UPC Code
615104346888
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About Sennheiser MKE 400
PRO REVIEW by Christopher Piccione, Podcast/Video Editor, Screenplay Writer
"You always want to capture clean, quality audio directly from the source. That's where the Sennheiser MKE 400 on-camera shotgun mic comes in. Easily attachable to your favorite camera via a hot-shoe mount, it enables you to easily capture dialogue or sounds directly in front of the camera."
Sennheiser MKE 400.
The MKE 400 is a compact, highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone ideal for vloggers and videographers that want to isolate and enhance the audio for their video. Like the MKE 200, the MKE 400 includes built-in wind protection and integrated shock absorption, while offering even more features to ensure the best possible recordings.Its directionality is achieved by an acoustic interference tube which helps to isolate the audio in front of the camera and reject unwanted background noise from the sides. Compatible with DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices via the provided 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS locking coiled cables, switching from one device to another is accomplished with ease.
Two triple-A batteries power the microphone for up to 100 hours of continuous audio capture and a cold-shoe mount with quarter-20 thread allows for universal mounting. Advanced features include a 3-step gain sensitivity switch to ensure distortion free sound in any environment, a switchable low-cut filter to focus your audio on essential frequencies for clarity and speech intelligibility, and a convenient headphone output with volume control to monitor your levels.
A furry windshield is included with each MKE 400 and provides maximum wind protection while outdoors. Also available is the MKE 400 Mobile Kit, which includes the MKE 400 microphone, Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp and Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod in a convenient package for your camera bag or mobile set-up.
Focus Your Sound.
The MKE 400 features a super-cardioid polar pattern enhanced 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 for 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.
Features.
- Compact, highly directional, super-cardioid shotgun microphone for isolated and enhanced in-camera audio
- 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
- Also available as the MKE 400 Mobile Kit, including: MKE 400 microphone, Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp and Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod"
- Highly directional for isolated dialogue capture
- Built-in windscreen and shock mount
- Compatible with DSLR/M cameras and mobile devices
- Low-cut filter and 3-step sensitivity switch
- Headphone monitoring output with volume control
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
Key Features
- Capture crystal-clear audio with this compact Sennheiser shotgun microphone for vlogging.
- Enjoy low-noise recording with the MKE 400, perfect for interviews and outdoor shoots.
- Enhance your videos with superior sound quality using this easy-to-use on-camera microphone.
- Benefit from the durable design of this Sennheiser microphone, built for reliable field use.
- Get precise sound directionality with the super-cardioid shotgun microphone, minimizing background noise.
- Monitor your audio in real-time with the integrated headphone output for perfect sound control.
What's in the box:
- MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone
- Locking 3.5 mm TRS-TRS Coiled Cable
- Locking 3.5 mm TRS-TRRS Coiled Cable
- Furry Windshield
- Pouch
- 2x AAA Batteries
- Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Wararnty