Sennheiser MKE 400 Review

Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

6,530 reviews
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Sennheiser
  • Pickup Pattern: supercardioid, lobar
  • Frequency response: 40Hz - 20kHz
  • Max SPL: 126 dB ("vol-"); 118 dB ("vol +")
  • Power Supply: 1.5V battery (size AAA)
  • Runs for approximately 300 hours from one battery
  • Connector: 1/8-inch stereo mini jack
  • Rugged, all-metal Housing

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 6,530 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sennheiser MKE 400. 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. For example, 80% of 907 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Sennheiser MKE 400 have given positive feedback.

80%
Value for money
80% of users are satisfied, based on 907 reviews
76%
Sound quality
76% of users are satisfied, based on 621 reviews
82%
Durability
82% of users are satisfied, based on 299 reviews
100%
Light weight
100% of users are satisfied, based on 286 reviews
Average Rating (6,530 ratings)
85%
Amazon.ca ( 693 ratings )
88%
Amazon.ae ( 640 ratings )
88%
Amazon.sg ( 331 ratings )
84%
Amazon.com ( 322 ratings )
82%
Amazon.de ( 299 ratings )
84%
Amazon.co.uk ( 291 ratings )
84%
Amazon.fr ( 291 ratings )
84%
Amazon.co.jp ( 287 ratings )
84%
Amazon.it ( 286 ratings )
84%
Amazon.com.mx ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.sa ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.com.tr ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.es ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.in ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.nl ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.se ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.pl ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.com.au ( 285 ratings )
84%
Amazon.com.br ( 281 ratings )
84%
B&H Photo Video ( 221 ratings )
80%
Thomann ( 20 ratings )
92%
SweetWater ( 2 ratings )
100%
Reverb ( 1 ratings )
100%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

Showing 201 to 220 of 222 Reviews

Great, compact micrphone.

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Sep 1, 2014

Reviewed by Arkady I. on B&H Photo Video

Works excellent with my DSLR while being very compact and easy to carry around.

excellent mic

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 4, 2009

Reviewed by Dave on B&H Photo Video

great quality, very worthwhile. have captured really good sound in small interview situations.

SIZE,PRICE,QUALITY+++

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Dec 6, 2011

Reviewed by pana4 on B&H Photo Video

GREAT LITLE MIKE,QUALITY AND SIZE

Cute and Mighty

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 14, 2009

Reviewed by emma on B&H Photo Video

I like it's small size but powerful performance.

Great Mic

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 26, 2008

Reviewed by Scottd1120 on B&H Photo Video

Very good sound quality.

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So small it's embarrassing!

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 19, 2014

Reviewed by brett on B&H Photo Video

Looks a little silly, but sounds great on my Canon 7D.

Great!

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Sep 1, 2008

Reviewed by mogliasi on B&H Photo Video

Clear sound, not so compact for my Canon HV30 but the performance are great

Great

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 29, 2011

Reviewed by vanpop on B&H Photo Video

Nice compact size. Can be mounted on most cameras. Clear sound.

Works great

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 18, 2014

Reviewed by gar2019 on B&H Photo Video

Works great on my Nikon 5100. Sound quality has been increased.

Great mike. Small and compact

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Dec 8, 2018

Reviewed by Christopher on B&H Photo Video

Great mic. Very portable. Works great on my Sony A7iii. Set the gain on the camera to 13.

Camera mic

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 17, 2014

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Easy to use Top quality sound Must have Great price

Awesome

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

May 21, 2011

Reviewed by REJJ on B&H Photo Video

Well Constructed, but smaller than expected.

Hot little mic

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 25, 2016

Reviewed by Stephen on B&H Photo Video

Certainly a step up from the camer's built-in mic.

One Caution

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 2, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Love the sound but it won't fit clip on my Canon HS20

I like this Microphone

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 19, 2017

Reviewed by Harry on B&H Photo Video

Have not had a chance to use it much. However the clarity of it is very good.

Does the job

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 16, 2020

Reviewed by Khalid on B&H Photo Video

Easy to use and set up. Good sound but it uses a battery. Apparently the battery last long.

Great

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Dec 14, 2014

Reviewed by Chesarpinwee on B&H Photo Video

Nice for beginners!

Better than in-camera mike

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 17, 2008

Reviewed by Documentary on B&H Photo Video

The intended use of this for me is with the Canon 5D - Mark II when that arrives. As a photographer learning audio, I expect this to improve the sound compared using the in-camera mike, but wonder if I might be better served with a wireless solution.

Light and good

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 13, 2013

Reviewed by gvs on B&H Photo Video

shoot video in hdslr

Good and small MIC.

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Sep 17, 2011

Reviewed by GerWol on B&H Photo Video

Good and small MIC.

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