Sennheiser MKE 400

Delivered between Sat, 7.6. and Wed, 18.6.
More than 10 items in stock at supplier

Product details

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a compact and powerful shotgun microphone specifically designed for the needs of vloggers and videographers. With its pronounced directional characteristic and supercardioid capsule, it allows for precise audio capture while effectively reducing unwanted background noise. The microphone features an integrated windscreen and a shock mount that minimize handling noise and ensure clean audio recordings, even during outdoor use. The 3-stage sensitivity switch and the switchable low-cut filter provide additional flexibility to adapt the sound to different recording environments. The MKE 400 is compatible with a variety of devices, including DSLR and mirrorless cameras as well as mobile devices, and allows for easy monitoring of the microphone signal through the integrated headphone output.

  • Supercardioid polar pattern for precise audio capture
  • Integrated windscreen and shock mount to minimize handling noise
  • 3-stage sensitivity switch for adaptation to different environments
  • Switchable low-cut filter to enhance speech intelligibility
  • Compatible with DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, and mobile devices.

Key specifications

Audio outputs
3.5mm headphones
Microphone type
Camera microphone
Microphone Application
All-roundInterview / LectureStudio
Microphone features
Low-Cut Switch
Battery size
AAA / LR03 / Micro / R03 / AM4 / MN2400 / KR03
Item number
23128794

General information

Manufacturer
Sennheiser
Category
Microphones
Manufacturer no.
508898
Release date
18.10.2022
Sales rank in Category Microphones
286 of 3204

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Microphone properties

Microphone type
Camera microphone
Microphone Application
All-roundInterview / LectureStudio
Microphone features
Low-Cut Switch
Converter principle
Capacitor
Polar pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
-63 dB
Impedance
16 Ω (ohm)
Sound Pressure Level
132 dB
Frequency range
50 - 20000 Hz
Audio outputs
3.5mm headphones

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery size
AAA / LR03 / Micro / R03 / AM4 / MN2400 / KR03
Number of batteries
2
Battery life
100 h
Voltage
1.50 V

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
126 mm
Width
37 mm
Height
67 mm
Weight
94 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.50 cm
Width
11.90 cm
Height
7.50 cm
Weight
355 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

Compare products

Goes with

Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Microphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 23.Zoom
    1.4 %
  • 25.IK Multimedia
    1.5 %
  • 25.Sennheiser
    1.5 %
  • 25.Thomson
    1.5 %
  • 28.Ulanzi
    1.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Sennheiser
    Not enough data
  • 1.Patona
    0 days
  • 1.Puluz
    0 days
  • 1.Ulanzi
    0 days
  • 1.Vonyx
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Microphones» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.Razer
    3.3 %
  • 15.Elgato
    3.8 %
  • 16.Sennheiser
    3.9 %
  • 17.Boya
    4 %
  • 17.Logitech G
    4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good92/100
videofilmen Logo
Rank 2 out of 9videofilmenReleaseSeptember 2012
  • PositiveExtremely sensitive
  • Positiveconvenient selector switches
  • Positiveideal for small camcorders
  • NegativeLess suitable for music

As long as words are spoken and not sung with background music, the microphone does a very good job. It is very sensitive and is particularly well suited for smaller camcorder models.

Very good90/100
Videoaktiv Digital Logo
Videoaktiv DigitalSingle testReleaseApril 2011
  • PositiveGood, somewhat bright sound
  • Positiveproper directionality
  • PositiveVery compact and light
  • PositiveHigh intelligibility
  • PositiveSturdy housing

    Sennheiser proves that it is also possible to build an extremely compact microphone with good directivity.