Name: MKE 400
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 403179
Rating: 4.1 (37 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

MKE 400 will help produce sufficiently clean recordings
The tripod feels very solid and lightweight
the grille provides decent protection against light wind interference

shorter mic and more boxy shape
Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit sound
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Microphone type: Digital camcorder microphone
Power source: Battery
Connectivity technology: Wired
Sensitivity: 126 dB
Frequency range: 40, 20000 Hz

Sennheiser MKE 400 - Pros & Cons

MKE 400 will help produce sufficiently clean recordings
The tripod feels very solid and lightweight
the grille provides decent protection against light wind interference
greater flexibility and more useful features
compact
durably built directional microphone
delivers satisfying sound at an affordable price
Audio quality was consistent throughout the entire run
rugged and clearly designed with professionals in mind
it s pretty good
useOn-camera microphones are generally pretty easy to use
switches stay firm and solid
button placement is very logical and well thought out
It looks great and sounds very good
solid and well-built
is pretty good assurance and there is positive proof
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
MKE 400 is a very affordable mic in comparison to similar models
The sound quality is excellent
easy to use and the sound quality is great
Sennheiser has upgraded and fixed the old design
now looks more durable
and the sound quality is still excellent
Battery life is still 100 hours which is great
easy
fast
and very successful
polished
clean and slick
durable and stable
top quality and durable
MKE 400 kit is an all-in-one solution
MKE 400 will deliver a very respectable 100 hours of use
is sturdy and durable with an internal shock mount
easy-to-use and portable as possible
The microphone sounds great and is easy to use

shorter mic and more boxy shape
Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit sound
Amazon prices on the site
smartphones lack a headphone jack at this point
the audio only passes through its headphone jack during recording
its headphone jack works only
the windscreen only slightly reduced the mic signal
the mic sports a headphone jack
it was terrible
the company didn t provide an adapter for modern iPhones
it turns on and off when the camera does
the input volume switch a bit too easy to slide
the microphone turns itself off and stops using battery power
Digital audio over USB is not a commonly available feature
it s not a feature you use
Sound not directly in front of the microphone was drastically reduced
it lacks the safety channel
nor a camera without monitoring capability
why not choose a mono mic with an adjustable pickup pattern
It is crazy annoying to have dialogue playback on two audio channels
the image) will not have the screw locks
Mid-Side microphones often have a short shotgun as
low cut filter was switched off
the gain was set too high and the audio is blown out
the buttons and ports will be slightly obscured by it
completely block wind noise in these tough conditions
doesn't even require a conventional camera
don't work with sma
Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone have an integrated wind protection
a questionable suspension mounting system near the cold shoe
the cable can become loss
directional microphone that can block out unwanted sound from the side and
Detachable cables Problems with cable is quite common
It does not make sense to buy the same product that always breaks down
the design is now much bigger and draws more attention
no promotional graphics or logos
Never mind the dog barking in the neighbor s yard
afford expensive mics and booms
There is no thread adapter included to account for different size microphone stands

Sennheiser - Video Reviews (9)

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Sennheiser MKE 400 - Full Specifications

Microphone type	Digital camcorder microphone

Colour of product	Black

Device interface	3.5mm
Connectivity technology	Wired

Sensitivity	126.0 dB
Frequency range	40 - 20000

Width	5.12 in
Height	2.44 in
Depth	0.83 in
Weight	2.12 oz
Cable length	0.2

Power source	Battery
Battery technology	Alkaline
Operating voltage	1.5 V

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Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser MKE 400 Review

PCMAG

Published: 12.10.2021

Sennheiser MKE 400 Review

3.5

The analog Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun mic has a clean, directional signal, but it could benefit from some design improvements.

Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit review

SoundGuys

Published: 24.09.2021

Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit review

The Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit is one of the best audio solutions on the market for smartphone video. But what makes this mic so special?

Popular Photography

Published: 21.06.2021

Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit review: Bring clarity to your video’s sound

The new Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun mic is perfect for DIY creators. Read our expert review to find out if the compact microphone is for you!

Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser MKE 400 (2021) review

TechRadar

Published: 06.08.2021

Sennheiser MKE 400 (2021) review

A brilliant mic for vloggers

Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser MKE 400 review: A phone-friendly mic for content creators

Tom's Guide

Published: 24.05.2021

Sennheiser MKE 400 review: A phone-friendly mic for content creators

4.0

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a highly user-friendly microphone for content creators, even with just a smartphone.

Sennheiser MKE 400 Sennheiser's new MKE 400 shotgun mic and XS Lav mics are for creatives on-the-go

DPReview

Published: 08.04.2021

Sennheiser's new MKE 400 shotgun mic and XS Lav mics are for creatives on-the-go

Sennheiser has updated its MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone and added a pair of XS Lav microphones to its mobile audio lineup.

Sennheiser MKE 400 The Sennheiser MKE 400 is an almost perfect on-camera shotgun microphone

DIY Photography

Published: 30.08.2021

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is an almost perfect on-camera shotgun microphone

As more people have taken to vlogging and creating other content for YouTube over the last few years, on-camera shotgun microphones have become extremely popular. One of the more well-known and long-established names in microphones is Sennheiser, who also make a couple. They’ve recently released the second iteration of the Sennheiser MKE 400 on-camera shotgun […]