Sennheiser MKE 400 II Compact Shotgun On-Camera Microphone

The Sennheiser MKE 400 II is a compact supercardioid shotgun microphone for on-camera use. It has a 3-step sensitivity switch and a switchable low-cut filter. It runs on two AAA batteries for over 100 hours, less with headphones connected, and weighs 93.5 g.

Key Features

• Supercardioid shotgun pattern from an acoustic interference tube
• Built-in wind protection and internal suspension mount
• Switchable low-cut filter for rumble and wind noise
• 3-step sensitivity switch
• 3.5mm headphone output with 8 volume steps of 6 dB
• Low-battery indicator with more than 3 hours of warning
• Standard cold shoe mount
• Locking TRS and TRRS coiled cables for cameras and phones

Pickup and Wind Protection

The shotgun pattern comes from an acoustic interference tube, and the capsule is supercardioid. Built-in wind protection and an internal suspension mount reduce wind and handling noise. The furry windshield is included for outdoor recording.

Sensitivity, Filter and Monitoring

The 3-step switch sets sensitivity at -23, -42 or -63 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, and the maximum SPL is 132 dB. The switchable low-cut filter removes low-frequency rumble and wind noise. The 3.5mm headphone output delivers 105 mW into 16 ohm and 70 mW into 32 ohm.

Power

The microphone runs on two AAA (LR03) 1.5 V batteries. It switches on and off automatically when a camera supplies 2 to 10 V plug-in power. The low-battery indicator gives more than 3 hours of warning.

What's in the box

• MKE 400 microphone
• CL 35 TRS locking TRS-TRS coiled cable
• CL 35 TRRS locking TRS-TRRS coiled cable
• MZH 400 furry windscreen
• Drawstring pouch
• Quick guide
• Safety guide