Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Model: 508898
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Power
Bus Power | None |
Approximate Battery Life | 100 Hours |
Battery Type | 2 x AAA (Not Included) |
Operating Voltage | 2 to 10 V (Plug-In Power) |
Physical
Included Case | Pouch |
Mounting | Camera/Shoe-Mount (via Integrated Hardware) |
Color | Black |
Weight | 3.3 oz / 93.5 g |
Dimensions | H: 2.6 x W: 1.5 x L: 5" / H: 67 x W: 37 x L: 126 mm |
Included Filters | None |
Performance
Maximum SPL | 132 dB SPL (1 kHz) |
THD | < 1% |
Sensitivity | -23 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz (Max Gain) -63 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz (Min Gain) |
Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.8 x 4.5 x 2.8" |
Package Weight | 0.78 lb |
Microphone
Windscreen | Built-In Windsock/Windjammer (Included) |
Indicators | 1 x Green Single LED (Power) |
Form Factor | Camera-Mount / Shotgun Mic |
On-Board Controls | Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, High-Pass Filter |
Gain Adjustment | -20 to +20 dB |
Tone Adjustment | None |
High-Pass Filter | 200 Hz |
Pad | None |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
Orientation | End Address |
Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
Capsule | 1 x Electret Condenser |
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
Sound Field | Mono |
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (Locking, on Mic) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (on Detachable Cable) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Male (on Detachable Cable) |
Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
I had a Rycote wind-muff and decided to try the Sennheiser. It fits much better that the Rycote, and is a hard inner shell covered by the outer fuzzy layer. The hard inner shell provides protection the the microphone, which is an advantage for me since I put it in a waist pack while recording...
A fine quality mic - have used it effectively with my students who've needed to video record singing for college screenings. It helps focus the important sounds very nicely.
5 years with this MIC without any problem. I already use it with Canon 5D Mark3 and now I use it with Gopro Hero 6. I can say that its good Mic but not perfect.
I have to say this mic did wonders for the audio of my camcorder. I recorded 2 hours of footage today using this and was very pleased with the sound.
Bought for using with my D800. Built well. Works good, as expected. Tested this weekend on the shore with MZW400 Wind-m@ff in mild wind conditions no noise, zero. I took one star for two reasons.
The last thing I want on top of my DSLR is a huge unwieldy mic setup with all sorts of rubber bands, brackets, etc. This fits the build nicely and won't fall apart like another brand I bought earlier. The only thing I don't understand is why the indicator light doesn't stay on while it's on.
Excellent little mic, low end drops of faster than I like but that's good for masking handling noise ... always a trade off. Sennheiser comes thru again. I use it on my Canon 6D
Great size and weight and overall sound quality, but the self noise 'hiss' is pretty loud. Easily fixable, but annoying.
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Compact, Easy to Use, Lightweight
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Lots of self noise
Used this mic for the first time on Saturday 6th April 2024 at King's Cross Station Videoing some Steam trains and found the sound Quality very very good, and would recommend to all having problems with sound Quality on there videos.
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Compact, Easy to Use, Good Audio Quality, Lightweight
Superb for roving interviews, captures actuality audio perfectly. Sennheiser have put their expertise into designing a compact directional mic that delivers perfect audio. Worth every penny.
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Compact, Durable, Easy to Use, Good Audio Quality, Lightweight
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Smartphones
- 100-Hour Run Time via AAA Batteries
- Built-In Wind Protection and Shockmount
- Locking 3.5mm TRS Out & Headphone Port
- 3.5mm TRS and TRRS Output Cables
- Highly Directional Sound Pickup
- 3-Stage Gain Control and Low-Cut Filter
- Furry Windscreen for Outdoor Use
- Mounts to Camera Cold Shoe
- Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
- Sennheiser CL 35 TRS Locking 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS Coiled Cable
- Sennheiser CL 35 TRRS Locking 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRRS Coiled Cable
- Sennheiser MZH 400 Furry Windshield for MKE 400
- Drawstring Pouch
- Limited 2-Year Warranty