Sennheiser MKE 400 MKii (2nd Generation) Review
Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Smartphones
- 100-Hour Run Time via AAA Batteries
- Built-In Wind Protection and Shockmount
- Locking 3.5mm TRS Out & Headphone Port
- 3.5mm TRS and TRRS Output Cables
- Highly Directional Sound Pickup
- 3-Stage Gain Control and Low-Cut Filter
- Furry Windscreen for Outdoor Use
- Mounts to Camera Cold Shoe
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 15,390 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sennheiser MKE 400 MKii (2nd Generation). This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sennheiser MKE 400 MKii (2nd Generation). For example, 80% of 7,991 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Sennheiser MKE 400 MKii (2nd Generation) have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 1 to 14 of 14 Reviews
Sound is OK...ish and it's built like a toy.
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Slav on B&H Photo Video
Sennheiser got me, I admit. The youtube videos, the initial reviews...I am a film director and producer with 10 years experience and I work with sound long enough to know what good sound means in film video, so I thought it'd give it a try. All these years I trusted Rode and their gear never let me down, so when I saw this product come out I thought, I would give it a try both on iPhone pro and Filmic app and on my Canon XC10. It sounds fine but it's not a $200 mic and it's built quality is very cheap. After only using it for 3 weeks the hot shoe mount got loose so now I have a dangling piece of plastic on my camera making all kids of noises. Will see if B&H has a solution for this, because I doubt gorilla glue will help here. Side note: all of my gear gets in and out of the studio regularly. In pelican cases. It's hundreds of times a year it gets attached, run, detached, etc. Gear that is half that price still works after years of use. I get it, it's not a professional mic, it's a toy. Don't buy it. It's not going to last 2 months. Buy Rode instead. ... More
Love it!
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by DAVID on B&H Photo Video
What a great addition to my kit. A full-sized shotgun just doesn't work for many situations and can be intimidating to your subject. This sucker delivers CLEAN sound - I'm getting zero self-generated noise. With my SONY A7SIII no hint of any RF noise, either. I love the simple but vital controls. One thing is baffling however - WHY did Senneheiser have any sound pickup from the side AND rear??? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the whole point of a shotgun is to NOT have pickup from rear / sides. WHY SENNHEISER, WHY? TBH, even with the rear / side pickup, it still rocks, and that hasn't been much of a problem. My partial solution: a little gaffer tape on rear to attenuate that rear pickup. Hey Sennheiser: maybe you could design and offer (at very low cost) a simple sound baffle that users could put on the rear?? Please? Even still, I have to give this FIVE stars. ... More
Automatically turns on when you hit camera record button
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Ali on B&H Photo Video
I have had the previous MKE400 model for years and it has been a workhorse. I really liked its small size as my audience was not intimidated by its presence. Downside was that at times I would forget to turn it on. Although its battery consumption was so low, I realized its best to never turn it off. I just purchased this new one and I really like the fact that it turns on and off automatically as soon as you hit the camera record button. I wish the size was not so big. Its a bit in your face and the blue cable is so flashy that it does not help. Nevertheless, I believe this is another awesome Sennheiser on-camera microphone. Highly recommend it. ... More
Exactly what I was looking for.
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Gary on B&H Photo Video
Originally I ordered a Rode VideoMic Pro+ for use with my Fujifilm X-T4. When I opened the box I did not even bother to take the mic out of the plastic. The VideoMic Pro+ is huge! That, coupled with the gaudy RODE emblazoned on the side, made me decide to send it back. Instead I bought the Sennheiser MKE 400 and it is perfect. It sounds good, the size and weight are a perfect fit for the Fuji, and there is only a subtle Sennheiser logo on the side. I love the way the mic turns on and off with the camera. My only very minor complaint is that the coiled cord is blue. Black would have been better. ... More
Light weight and good sound.
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Sok Won on B&H Photo Video
This is my third mic and the most expensive one yet. Its sound quality is the best of course compared to other $100 mics I used before. It is much fuller and life like sound than the other mics that made harsh or tingy, more like over the phone kind of sound. I think it is more than twice better than the other $100-ish microphones. I recorded my daughter's birthday party with two cameras, one with this and the other with what I used to use. I put the other one on eBay and getting this another one as soon as I play back both files. Huge differences. Auto on is a thankful feature. I love it. ... More
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Mic works well on high
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
I'm using this mic on a Samsung phone as a directional mic, hopefully with an increase in volume pick-up over the mic included on the phone. The three volume settings on the Sennheiser are barely on slightly on and thankfully, better than the phone's mic. So once I tested the settings, I'm satisfied that it is a usable mic with a better pick-up than the phone mic alone. I can't figure out why they included two settings that were lower than a phone's included mic.
Amazing mic for its size and convenience
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Freddy on B&H Photo Video
I had to shoot a one man job shooting stills and video on a tour bus and knew I would need a constant light and a small shotgun mic that wouldn't interfere with the flash. This little baby was the ticket. I got amazing quality sound and the mic is so small it never got in my way. It only used one set of AAA batteries over the whole weekend. I'm truly a big fan of this little Sennheiser.
Great Sounding Recordings
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Alan on B&H Photo Video
Improves recorded sound with greater pickup, good directionality and lower noise than the in-body camera microphone. Also good that it is powered from the camera so no need for another set of batteries.
New, Clean Design
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Eric on B&H Photo Video
I like that the microphone capsule and suspension are enclosed so that nothing catches on it. As another reviewer commented, it would be better with a metal shoe fitting. This is a component of my small, oral history travel kit.
Little Guy is a Beast
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Dave on B&H Photo Video
Love this thing. I use it direct into my RED KOMODO for docu-style run and gun footage. I bought this exclusively because it has the 20db boost which is needed going direct into the komodo and get a decent enough signal. So awesome NOT having to run an external recording device.
better than cheaper rode mic
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
It works better in both iPhone and Fujifilm X 100 V than my previous Rode mic. It does need an adapter for the x100 V. The auto on off feature is great.
a step up
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
This was a step up over the microphone I previously used. It's great with both an iPhone and a Fujifilm x100v. I don't understand the reviewer who said it is built like a toy.
Great value for the price!
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Kyle on B&H Photo Video
Great sound in a very compact package. The sound quality is good enough be my main mic used as a boom but also works great as a shotgun for vlogging or a back up mic. Big fan of Sennheiser!
Much better than the 1st generation
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation)
Reviewed by Herbert on B&H Photo Video
Works great. Can plug a microphone in to test sound. Nice bright on light, to tell you its on.
