Sennheiser MKE 400 Review
Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
- 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.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Best DSLR microphone out there
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Bar None Weddings & Entertainment on B&H Photo Video
I'm a wedding videographer and somebody else told me i need to get this microphone. He knew what he was talking about because this mic is awesome! I have a Canon 5d and the internal sound isnt that great but if you have this microphone the sound is amazing. I say this is arguably the best shotgun microphone for a DSLR camera out there.
great little microphone
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by tuercas on B&H Photo Video
i carry my mke 400 everywhere, literally, from whale watching to glacier summit. use it mostly with canon 7D. works perfectly in quiet environments and very good in windy situations with MZW 400 attached.remember to turn it off and always bring extra AAA batteries.ambient sound recorded with mke 400: ...
Surprisingly Awesome
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by GoGoGrady on B&H Photo Video
I was surprised at how good this mic sounded. Purchased specifically for Canon 5d, I was expecting serviceable reference track audio. I was thrilled that the mic gives nice clean audio. It's by no means on par with a $ shotgun mic but it gets the job done and has become my audio solution for smaller shoots.
problematic with Canon SLR's
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Character Z on B&H Photo Video
It is small; fits in a camera case. Easy to use. Good sound. However, it picked up the internal noise on my Canon Rebel, which for quality interviews wasn't cool, but that's a camera problem. I returned mine and went with a separate sound recorder.
Great value
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Abdelfattah on B&H Photo Video
I haven't tried any other mics for video recording, but it works great with my T2i as well as the Sony PCM-M10. Get the accessory kit that Sennheiser offers with the wind fluffy thing, it helps a lot if you plan on using it outdoors. Still using the original battery and it isn't even low. Way more discrete and looks less out of place on a T2i than the Rode VideoMic
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fabulous little shotgun
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Gennyne on B&H Photo Video
small and compact but packs a great clean sound. great for run and gun DSLR users. doesn't get in the way. always can depend on sennheiser to deliver great products
Sennhieser mk-400 Microphone
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Paul the P on B&H Photo Video
This mike good for someone who wants it as a substitute to there internal mike. I have a Canon T2i camera and on negative mode it sounds the same as internal mike. On positive or picking up sounds at a distance it sounds better and louder then internal mike. It still has a hissing sound on either mode you are using.
Top quality mic
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I researched a lot of mics before I went with the Sennheiser MKE 400 and couldn't be happier. Great sound and well built. I would recommend this mic to anyone looking for a quality product for a reasonable price.
Good accessory for your camera
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Adam on B&H Photo Video
This improves the sound collected by DSLR shooting. Good options, easy to use and long battery life (provided you remember to turn it off). I like that it is metal construction and feels pretty solid for being so little. I thought the price was a little high compared to similar compact mics, but it seems to be worth it so far.
Great improvement!
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Rascal on B&H Photo Video
Perfect fit to my Canon 7D, in size and weigh, I use the MKE400 strictly on the hot shoe. Sound is greatly improved from the in-built mic. Totally out of frame with any lens I know and use. Fish-eye remains to be tested in that regard. I noticed that another brand also available for a lesser price at B&H could be mounted as well on a boom-pole but I'm not here yet...
Small Not powerful
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Bought this for use on my D5 MkII mostly to keep down the wind noise. Easy to use and change batteries. Small size looks good in scale with the camera but audio did not test so well. Several tests recording audio with camera and even with editing did not sound as good as the on-board mike. Will return this one. Probably is a better choice than this for a D5 Mk II mike.
Great on-camera mic for DSLR video
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Dave on B&H Photo Video
For good on-the-fly sound for your dslr, this is really the way to go. This helps get WAY better sound than just the built in microphone. Even when working with a complete crew, my sound mixers usually ask me to use this on-camera just in case.
Noise with Canon DSLR
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by TC in NYC on B&H Photo Video
Unavoidable white noise when used mounted on Canon T2i. Noise not present when using internal mic. Sound quality richer than internal mic, but the noise is not acceptable. Some suggest that turning off Image Stabilizer on lens is a solution, but did not work for me. Might be ok for loud environments. Comes with battery and regular windscreen. Super easy to use, plug and play, basically. Too bad. Expected more.
Form and function meet
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by do it on B&H Photo Video
Great mic! Great bang for the buck. Im using this mic with my Edirol and my D800 to gather sound and do interviews more of a visual journalistic style of shooting with this setup. Its not as obtrusive as other mics that ive seen on the market. German engineering gathering great sound. I would recumbent this to others.
Great on Camera Shotgun Mic
Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Mic
Reviewed by Zakery L. on Reverb
There's lots of offering in this category of microphones. I chose the Sennheiser MKE 400 because my background is as an audio engineer and I love the brand's offer microphones. For <$200, you get great Sennheiser sound, rugged build quality, and "high-end" options (+/- output control, on/off, low cut). Based on my experience and research, I think the MKE 400 is the best mic at it's price point and best value overall.
Nice little upgrade
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by 1971jonathan on B&H Photo Video
This little Sennheiser is a nice upgrade over the usually poor on-board mics found on consumer gear. Convenient stereo-mini connection avoids the need for XLR converters. A good add-on for cameras with internal mics that pick up camera/deck noise. Nicely built, decent sound quality and easy on batteries.
I would buy this product again and again
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
This is a fabulous mic. It is compact, very directional, easy to use (Plug and play) and my only gripe is the lack of an on/off light. There is no light to let you know the mic is on or off; however, it doesn't require a special/expensive battery, just a standard type. Awesome mic! Well worth the money.
picks up IS noise on 5D Mark II
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Vitali on B&H Photo Video
This is a good quality microphone. Very compact which is what I was looking for 5D Mark II. Unfortunately it picks up image stabilizer noise coming from the lense when it is shoemount. The noise is not as bad as internal microphone but still quite noticeable.
Good Mic
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Ketajo on B&H Photo Video
I really like this microphone. I put it on my 60D and it is great! The biggest problem I have heard people say about this mic is that you can't control the levels, and if you have it on the + setting the levels sometimes peak. That has not been a problem on my 60D because it allows me to control the levels through the camera! I have had no complaints with this microphone!
excellent
Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Joe on B&H Photo Video
Great fidelity for the human voice. Crisp and clear, but in no way thin. Very nice rolloff in the bass - feels solid, but no boom. Transforms the EOS M into an incredible machine. Great mic!
