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.

Features

Compact, highly directional, super-cardioid shotgun microphone for isolated and enhanced in-camera audio

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

Integrated headphone output jack with volume adjustment for audio monitoring

Interchangeable 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS connectivity for DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices

Automatically powers on/off when connected to DSLR/M cameras

Also available as the MKE 400 Mobile Kit, including: MKE 400 microphone, Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp and Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

Technical Data

Dimensions

126 x 67 x 37 mm

Frequency response

50 – 20,000 Hz

Max. sound pressure level

132 dB SPL

THD, total harmonic distortion

< 1 % at 50 mW

Weight

93.5 g

Microphone connector

3.5 mm jack, screwable

Operating time

> 100 h*

Power supply

battery (2x AAA / LR03 size, 1.5 V)

Headphone connector

3.5 mm jack

Output Power

105 mW (headphone impedance 16 Ω)

70 mW (headphone impedance 32 Ω)

Transducer principle

pre-polarized condenser

Pick-up pattern

super cardioid

Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)

-23 / -42 / -63 dBV/Pa