Sennheiser MKE400-II Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

About the MKE400-II

The Sennheiser MKE400-II is a shotgun microphone designed for professional use, featuring a compact design that connects directly to digital cameras. It incorporates a highly directional supercardioid microphone, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enhance the audio quality of their videos.

Key Features of This Microphone

• This compact supercardioid shotgun microphone enhances audio captured by the camera with strong directionality
• Built-in wind protection and suspension mount reduces handling noise
• Internal low-cut filter and three sensitivity levels offer flexible control in various environments
• Headphone output with volume control for audio monitoring
• Interchangeable 3.5mm TRS and TRRS connectors for DSLR/M cameras and mobile devices
  Automatically powers on/off when connected to a DSLR/M camera

Now, let’s open the box...

The mic comes with a lockable TRS-TRS coiled cable, TRS-TRRS coiled cable, windjammer, and pouch.

Batteries are included, allowing immediate setup and use with your camera.
*Included batteries are for testing, so it’s a good idea to have new batteries ready.

The MKE400-II is ideal for vloggers and videographers, offering strong directionality for videos that focus on music as well as capturing ambient and dynamic sounds.

Despite the common issue of handling noise with handheld cameras, the MKE400-II’s built-in wind protection and shock absorption greatly reduce handling noise, even during video shoots while walking.
The included wind shield minimizes wind noise during outdoor shoots.

The microphone features a low-cut filter and a three-step gain sensitivity switch on its side, allowing you to remove rumbling and wind noise in lows and adjusting the gain sensitivity optimizes the recording levels for various filming settings.

Compact yet equipped with high-quality features, the MKE400-II is a versatile and high-performance microphone suited for a variety of video recording styles.