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Sennheiser Professional MKE 400 Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone with 3.5mm TRS and TRRS Connectors for DSLR, Mirrorless & Mobile , Connects with Auxiliary

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  • Highly directional, super-cardioid shotgun microphone for isolated and enhanced in-camera audio for your video
  • 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
  • Interchangeable 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS connectivity for DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices
  • Integrated headphone output jack with volume adjustment for audio monitoring

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Battery Powered
PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Rechargeable,Corded Electric,Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Auxiliary
USB
USB
XLR
Auxiliary
USB
connector type
3.5 mm Jack
USB
USB
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack, USB
model number
508898
MV88+
VMPRPLUS
VideoMicro II
508897
VMGOII
battery quantity
1 aaa, 2 aa
1 lithium polymer, 2 aa, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v
1 unknown
audio sensitivity
35 decibels
30 decibels
-33.6 decibels
30 decibels
38 decibels

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  • Product Description

    Highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone (supercardioid, condenser) with built-in wind protection and shock absorption for enhanced in-camera audio. Includes (1) (1) MKE 400 on-camera microphone, (1) Locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRS coiled cable, (1) Locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRRS coiled cable, (1) Furry windshield for MKE 400, (1) Pouch and (2) AAA batteries.


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    MKE 400
    MKE 400

    Sennheiser
    About Sennheiser

    Sennheiser is shaping the Future of Audio – a vision built on a 75-year history of innovation and a continued drive for excellence that is woven into our company’s DNA and culture. Around the world, our employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.

    MKE 400

    Highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone

    The MKE 400 combines portability and performance and sheds a whole new light on the way to capture audio for video. Features that were traditionally accessories - like a windscreen and shock-mount - are now fully integrated. A low-cut filter and 3-step gain sensitivity switch help to fine-tune your sound while shooting, and a headphone monitoring output with volume control helps to dial in that sound.

    The MKE 400’s super-cardioid polar pattern and acoustic interference tube reject unwanted background noise and ensure the cleanest possible recordings for dialogue applications.

    • Highly directional for isolated dialogue capture
    • Compatible with DSLR/M cameras and mobile devices
    • Two AAA batteries power the microphone for up to 100 hours
    • Cold-shoe mount with quarter-20 thread allows for universal mounting
    • Automatically powers on/off when connected to DSLR/M cameras
    MKE 400

    Record with confidence

    All handheld cameras are susceptible to handling noise, so the MKE 400 features integrated wind protection and shock absorption. The MKE 400’s acoustic interference tube isolates sound directly in front of the microphone, providing presence and clarity for your subject in even the noisiest of environments.

    MKE 400

    Record with confidence

    MKE 400

    Connectivity

    MKE 400

    Features

    MKE 400

    Included Accessory

    MKE 400

    MKE 400

    MKE 400 Mobile Kit

    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.

    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.

    Also Available: MKE 400 Mobile Kit

    The MKE 400 Mobile Kit combines portability and performance for the ultimate vlogging experience. Upgrade your audio and your video with these three essential tools. (Mobile phone not included.)

    Main components of the the kit includes:

    • MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone
    • Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp
    • Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

    MKE 200 MKE 400 MKE 440 MKE 600 MKE 400 MOBILE KIT
    MKE 200 MKE 400 MKE 440 MKE 600 MKE 400 Mobile Kit
    Customer Reviews
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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Polar (Pick-up) Pattern Super-cardioid Super-cardioid Stereo, Super-cardioid Super-cardioid Super-cardioid
    Frequency Response 40 - 20,000 Hz 50 - 20,000 Hz 50 - 20,000 Hz 40 - 20,000 Hz 50 - 20,000 Hz
    Max SPL at 1 kHz 120 dB SPL 132 dB SPL 132 dB SPL 132 dB SPL (Phantom Power) or 126 dB SPL (Battery Power) 132 dB SPL
    Power Type Powered by device Battery; 2 x AAA Battery; 2 x AAA Battery; 1 x AA or 48V Phantom Power Battery; 2 x AAA
    IN THE BOX MKE 200 on-camera microphone • CL 35 TRS, locking TRS-TRS coiled cable • CL 35 TRRS, locking TRS-TRRS coiled cable • MZH 200 furry windshield • Drawstring pouch • Quick Guide • Safety Guide MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone • 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 MKE 440 on-camera stereo shotgun microphone • (2) AAA batteries • Quick guide • Safety guide MKE 600 shotgun microphone • MZS 600 shock mount • MZW 600 foam windshield • Pouch • Quick guide • Safety guide MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone • Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod • Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp • Locking 3.5 mm TRS to TRS coiled cable • Locking 3.5 mm TRS to TRRS coiled cable • Windscreen • Storage pouch

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    484 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, appearance and versatility of the microphone. For example, they mention it's a great mic with unmatched sound quality, it works by far the best to capture distant bird sounds and that the sound dampening built on the inside is out of the way. They appreciate the low-profile design and the wind screen works well. Some are happy with the clarity.

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    41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it has unmatched sound quality, is compact, and has amazing sound. Some say that it's a great mic for YouTube content creators, and is perfect for recording bands rehearsals. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The microphone is great, the dead cat is almost not needed because the housing has its own wind mitigation plus internal vibration mount...." Read more

    "MKE 400 is very good mic, big help with audio quality when out on location.Own older versions and this one is better.Worth the $." Read more

    "...The mic itself sounds good but it has too much bleeding from the sides and back and I do not like that the cable coming from the microphone is..." Read more

    "...This works well and isn't too big. The sound quality is really good and we don't need to use a lapel mic...." Read more

    34 customers mention24 positive10 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. For example, they say it's discrete, has good sound, and provides an amazing soundstage for their video needs. The side lobes still capture ambient noise, but the microphone does a great job at blocking out other noise. The directional sound envelope is a welcome change, and it does fewer feedback or popping noises. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound clarity and performance of the product.

    "MKE 400 is very good mic, big help with audio quality when out on location.Own older versions and this one is better.Worth the $." Read more

    "...The directional sound envelope is a welcome change and the "mini blimp" design is just so much better in the way it works and looks...." Read more

    "...as the Rode, but in a more pocketable form factor with similar sound quality...." Read more

    "...We have a media mod but the sound quality isn't that great. This works well and isn't too big...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the microphone. They mention that it has a great compact design, is well-built, and has fewer protruding parts. Some say that the noise cover looks nice, but doesn't work as well as expected. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and functionality.

    "THIS MIC HAS BEEN A GREAT ADDITION TO MY RIG, I LOVE ITS COMPACT SIZE AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS AMAZING.." Read more

    "...sound envelope is a welcome change and the "mini blimp" design is just so much better in the way it works and looks...." Read more

    "...tube and microphone isolation as the Rode, but in a more pocketable form factor with similar sound quality...." Read more

    "Great mic, its also much more discrete than others I have used in the past. Happy with my purchase" Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the versatility of the microphone. For example, they mention it works well outdoors in a light breeze, and the wind screen works well. That said, some say the housing has its own wind mitigation and internal vibration mount, making it great for birding.

    "...is great, the dead cat is almost not needed because the housing has its own wind mitigation plus internal vibration mount...." Read more

    "...Even with the dead-cat, which worked well outdoors in a light breeze, it was not so eye-catching as others that I've seen...." Read more

    "...There's a reason big youtubers like Peter McKinnon use it. It works great outdoors and the built in wind screen actually does a great job at getting..." Read more

    "...The wind sleeve is great, along with the sturdy phone mount, you wont be disappointed. Nice investment to my "one man" production crew hah!" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers like the battery of the microphone. They say it lasts forever, and is better than internal lithium batteries.

    "...Battery life seems to be pretty good. I haven't ran it until it died because that would be a bad thing while recording something...." Read more

    "...Do like that batteries are needed compared to internal lithium batteries charged via USB..." Read more

    "...But the good part is that batteries will last forever!!!!Give it a try and you might love it as much as I do." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the microphone. They mention that it has some of the best clarity they've heard from a shotgun, and that things like interviews and YouTube videos come out crystal clear.

    "...It's a wonderful microphone with some of the best clarity I've heard from a shotgun microphone in quite some time...." Read more

    "...Things like interviews and YouTube videos come out crystal clear...." Read more

    "...The sound quality is better, less boomier and just clearer in general...." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers have negative opinions about the ease of setup of the microphone. They mention that it never sets in completed, and it doesn't seem to trigger on.

    "...my only minor complaint is that every once in a Blue moon, it doesn't seem to trigger on, so you kinda have to always double check it anyway." Read more

    "...Big no-no as it never sets in completed compared to metal mounts and will wear over time.-..." Read more

    "Great audio quality, bad set up...." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention that it doesn't do the job of a real flown shotgun, and started malfunctioning after 2 months.

    "...Doesn't work great with the gopro without a riser...." Read more

    "...Very disappointing." Read more

    "Will not do the job of a real flown shotgun......" Read more

    Good sound, unobtrusive, and user-friendly.
    4 Stars
    Good sound, unobtrusive, and user-friendly.
    I usually use off-camera mic for my videos, mostly with the Zoom H1N tucked someplace or with a lav mic piped into it or the camera, but I figured it was time to look for an on-camera shotgun. After watching too many mic comparison videos on YouTube, I was going to get a Rode VideoMic NTG, but then I stumbled across this one - Sennheiser's MKE 400: The circuitry and microphone suspension have been ingeniously refactored to allow for the same length of interference tube and microphone isolation as the Rode, but in a more pocketable form factor with similar sound quality. I really appreciate the automatic power management that handles turning it on and off with the camera without consuming any power in standby. The settings seem pretty much idiot-proof, and the whole package seems pretty well-built, unobtrusive and low-profile. I'm looking forward to testing it some more tomorrow, but so far, it seems to pick up a lot less camera and operator noise than the onboard microphones. Wish it had Rode's safety track feature, but otherwise, great little device.
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    Hugo Rivas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente elección!
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 15, 2023
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    Hernani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome product
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2023
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    Afro Ghost
    3.0 out of 5 stars Me llegó usado/abierto.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 4, 2023
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    Andres E.
    4.0 out of 5 stars No muy buen diseño del producto
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    Siddhartha Joshi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works great for vlogging!
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