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What makes the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone ideal for vloggers and videographers?

The MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone is designed with a supercardioid polar pattern and an acoustic interference tube. These features help to focus on the sound in front of the camera while effectively rejecting unwanted background noise, making it ideal for vloggers and videographers who need clear, focused audio for their videos.

What devices is the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone compatible with?

The MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone is compatible with a wide range of devices. This includes DSLR/M cameras and mobile devices, thanks to the provided 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS locking coiled cables.

What advanced features does the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone offer?

The MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone comes with advanced features such as a 3-step gain sensitivity switch for distortion-free sound in any environment, a switchable low-cut filter for focusing on essential frequencies, and a headphone output with volume control for real-time audio monitoring.

How long can the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone record continuously?

Powered by four Energizer Max AAA 1.5V Alkaline Batteries, the MKE 400 offers up to 100 hours of continuous audio capture.

What additional items are included with the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone?

The MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone comes with a furry windshield for maximum wind protection in outdoor environments. The MKE 400 Mobile Kit includes the MKE 400 microphone, a Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp, and a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod.

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Reviews about this item

Review Summary

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

About Sennheiser MKE 400

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • High-quality Compact Shotgun Microphone, ideal for vloggers, videographers and audio professionals
  • Includes a furry windshield for maximum wind protection during outdoor recordings

What's in the box:

  • Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone
  • Locking 3.5mm TRS-TRS Coiled Cable
  • Locking 3.5mm TRS-TRRS Coiled Cable
  • Furry Windshield
  • 2x AAA Batteries
  • Pouch
  • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Wararnty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • 4x Energizer Max AAA 1.5V Alkaline Battery