description Sennheiser MKE 400 Overview
The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a compact shotgun microphone engineered for on-camera use with DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and mobile recording devices. It features a highly directional super-cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the subject from ambient background noise. The microphone includes an integrated shock mount to minimize handling noise and a switchable sensitivity setting to accommodate different camera inputs. It is aimed at independent filmmakers and video creators needing focused, high-quality dialogue capture.
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What is the Sennheiser MKE 400 designed for?
The MKE 400 is a compact shotgun microphone for on-camera recording. It is designed for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and mobile recording devices.
What pickup pattern does the Sennheiser MKE 400 use?
The microphone uses a highly directional super-cardioid pickup pattern. This helps focus on the subject while reducing ambient background sound.
Can the Sennheiser MKE 400 work with a mirrorless camera?
Yes, it is engineered for use with mirrorless cameras as well as DSLRs. Its compact on-camera design suits video and mobile recording setups.
Is the MKE 400 a shotgun or lavalier microphone?
The MKE 400 is a compact shotgun microphone, not a lavalier. Its super-cardioid design is intended to capture sound from in front of the camera.
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