Sennheiser MKE400 Camera Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Gen)
- 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
Details
The Sennheiser MKE 4002 nd Generation Camera Mount Shotgun Microphone is a compact and lightweight directional shotgun microphone for your camera or smartphone-based shooting rig, which is an easy upgrade in sound quality, even in noisy environments, without having to carry around a cumbersome windscreen and suspension system. Plus, it offers a 3-stage gain control and a low-cut filter so you can optimize the sound of your recording right at the mic.
Thanks to its integral wind protection, built-in shock absorption, long battery life, and headphone monitoring port, the MKE 400 is a truly capable solution for capturing clear audio—a perfect companion for vloggers, run-and-gun videographers, and mobile journalists who need a quality camera-mount mic that will never get in the way of the shot.
To ensure that you're prepared for any shoot, the MKE 400 includes two locking 3.5mm audio cables—one features a standard TRS plug for compatibility with cameras and DSLRs, while the other utilizes a TRRS plug to connect with your smartphone or tablet. Plus, the supplied furry windshield can be slipped over the MKE 400 to provide increased protection from wind noise when shooting in outdoor environments.
Second-Generation Upgrades
- Swappable 3.5mm TRS and TRRS output cables
- 3.5mm headphone port with volume control
- 3-stage gain control (the original MKE 400 had two gain positions)
- Auto-power function
- Integrated wind protection
- Furry windshield included for outdoor wind protection
- Compatible with Sennheiser's CL 35 USB-C cable (available separately) for direct digital connection to a mobile device's USB Type-C port
Compact and Lightweight
Highly Directional Sound Pickup
Quick and Secure Hookup to Camera, Smartphone, or Tablet
Headphone Monitoring Port
Long Battery Life
Internal Suspension Mount Minimizes Handling Noise
Built-In Wind Protection Minimizes Wind Noise
Adjustable Gain
Low-Cut Filter
Specifications
Form Factor | Camera-Mount / Shotgun Mic |
Sound Field | Mono |
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
Capsule | 1 x Electret Condenser |
Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
Orientation | End Address |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
Pad | None |
High-Pass Filter | 200 Hz |
Tone Adjustment | None |
Gain Adjustment | -20 to +20 dB |
Indicators | 1 x Green Single LED (Power) |
On-Board Controls | Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, High-Pass Filter |
Windscreen | Built-In Windsock/Windjammer (Included) |
Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
Maximum SPL | 132 dB SPL (1 kHz) |
Sensitivity | -23 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz (Max Gain) -63 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz (Min Gain) |
THD | < 1% |
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 |
Bus Power | None |
Operating Voltage | 2 to 10 V (Plug-In Power) |
Battery Type | 2 x AAA (Not Included) |
Approximate Battery Life | 100 Hours |
Color | Black |
Mounting | Camera/Shoe-Mount (via Integrated Hardware) |
Included Case | Pouch |
Included Filters | None |
Dimensions | H: 2.6 x W: 1.5 x L: 5" / H: 67 x W: 37 x L: 126 mm |
Weight | 3.3 oz / 93.5 g |
What's In The Box
- 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
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Sennheiser MKE400
by Jenny
Great little on-camera mic, can still use the viewfinder while it's attached, auto start, sounds great, and 777comes with a 7wind sock, what more could you want?