MKE 400 (Archived)

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Compact shotgun mic for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input. Maximum side noise rejection. Rugged all-metal housing.

Rugged, compact and versatile for great video sound: The MKE 400 is a small shot gun microphone for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input.

Features⁰⁷

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

Top Specs

Dimensions130 x 21 x 62 mm

Man holding a camera and microphone setup outdoors.

Person using a camera with a Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone attached.

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.

Sennheiser MKE 400 compact shotgun microphone with windscreen and controls.

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.

Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone mounted on a smartphone with a tripod in a home studio setting.

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.

Man using Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone on a camera for vlogging outdoors.

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 in any environment.

Man using Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone on a Canon camera while wearing headphones.

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.

Experience the Sennheiser Difference

In the studio, on the stage, or behind the camera — there’s a reason professionals have turned to Sennheiser microphones and headphones for more than 75 years. It’s the established tradition of delivering audio excellence combined with an enduring passion for quality design and rigorous manufacturing protocols. That’s the Sennheiser difference.

Experience the Sennheiser Difference

Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone mounted on a camera.

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Tech Specs

Frequency Specifications

Frequency response
40 - 20000 Hz
Audio frequency response
40 to 20000 Hz

Acoustic Properties

Equivalent noise level (db)
21 dB (A) (\"vol -\")

Connectivity

Connection
Wired

Battery & Power

Battery specification
1,5 V - AAA battery
Battery operating time (h)
~ 300 h

Dimensions

Dimensions
130 x 21 x 62 mm

Downloads⁰²

Instruction Manuals

Bedienungsanleitung MKE 400
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EU Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of conformity MKE 400
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1.2 MB
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What's in the box⁰³

MKE 400 with coiled cable (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
1 battery (size AAA)
1 foam windshield

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