The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone designed for professionals requiring enhanced in-camera audio capture. This condenser microphone utilizes a supercardioid polar pattern to focus audio pickup, minimizing off-axis noise. It integrates built-in wind protection and shock absorption, which helps reduce handling noise and environmental interference during recording. The MKE 400 is suitable for content creators, videographers, and journalists who need a compact and effective solution for improving audio quality directly on their camera setups. It addresses common challenges associated with capturing clear audio in dynamic environments by providing focused sound acquisition and mitigating typical recording distractions.
The MKE 400 is a highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone. It features a supercardioid polar pattern and is a condenser type microphone.
The package includes one MKE 400 on-camera microphone, a locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRS coiled cable, a locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRRS coiled cable, a furry windshield, a pouch, and two AAA batteries.
The microphone includes built-in wind protection and shock absorption. These features are designed to enhance in-camera audio by reducing unwanted noise from wind and handling.
The MKE 400 comes with both a locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRS coiled cable and a locking 3.5 mm TRS - TRRS coiled cable, indicating compatibility with a range of cameras and mobile devices that use these input types.
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