Sennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Mic

The MKE 400 is a compact, highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone designed to isolate and enhance the audio for your 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.

A three-step sensitivity switch enables the MKE 400 the ability to provide distortion free sound in any environment, and a switchable low-cut filter focuses your audio on the most essential frequencies for clarity and speech intelligibility. Interchangeable, 3.5 mm locking coiled cables offer compatibility with DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices and a convenient headphone output allows you to monitor your levels while recording.

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.

• Rugged all-metal housing

• Maximum side noise rejection, optimised for video recordings

• Switchable sensitivity for long and short distances

• Switchable wind noise filter

• Approximately 300 hrs operating time (from a single AAA battery)

• Integral shock-mount for rejection of handling noise

• Foam windshield included

TRANSDUCER PRINCIPLE:

Pre-polarized condenser

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

50 to 20,000 Hz

PICK-UP PATTERN:

Super-cardioid

SENSITIVITY AT 1 KHZ:

-23 /-42 /-63 dB V/Pa

GAIN:

-20 / 0 / +20

LOW CUT FILTER ROLL-OFF:

200 Hz

MAX. SPL AT 1 KHZ:

132 dB SPL

POWER SUPPLY:

Battery (2xAAA / LR03 size, 1.5 V)

AUTO POWER FUNCTION:

Plug-in power required, (2-10 V)

OPERATING TIME:

>100 h* *less with headphone connected

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:

>3 h of operating time

MICROPHONE OUTPUT:

3.5 mm locking jack

DIMENSIONS:

126 x 67 x 37 mm

WEIGHT:

93.5 g

HEADPHONE OUTPUT:

HEADPHONE OUTPUT:

3.5 mm jack

MIN. HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE:

16

OUTPUT POWER AT 1 KHZ:

105 mW, 16 headphone, 70 mW, 32 headphone

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

<1% at 50 mW

DIGITAL VOLUME CONTROL:

8 steps at 6dB each

DELIVERY INCLUDES (MKE 400):

. MKE 400 on-camera microphone

. Locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRS coiled cable

. Locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRRS coiled cable

. Furry windshield for MKE 400

. Drawstring pouch

. Quick guide