Because the built-in mic picks up noise from all directions, lens, and body (e.g., your fingers moving), I wanted an external mic. At the same time, I wanted a small mic, knowing that comes with tradeoffs. I bought this one when it was on sale for half off before Christmas, and I like it. The sound is clear. It doesn't reject noises from behind very strongly, but it does mute them (a good shotgun mic will strongly attenuate noises from the rear). My goal was to capture audio from Christmas morning - to capture the family voices. It does that well.
The plug on the mic sends a signal to both the left and right channels. It's not stereo, but at least you won't get only one speaker playing on playback.
The settings I use on it with my camera are the front switch on "+" and the back switch all the way forward (i.e., not the setting for cutting down on wind noise - get a furry cover for that instead if you need that capability).
On the Canon EOS-M, I found it useful to hit the info button to go to the screen that shows the current settings on the camera, and then pull up the audio display so that I could see the input level. If for some reason that's being pegged, then you'd want the "-" position on the front switch. It's also good for verifying that the mic is powered on and is working.
What could be better is telling whether it is on or off. The LED on the side only blinks when you turn it on. It doesn't stay on. That's annoying.
I've posted a couple of pictures so you can get a sense of the size of the mic mounted on the Canon EOS-M. On Christmas morning, I actually had the EOS-M to EF/S adapter with the EF-S 10-22 mm mounted on the camera and put that on a tripod. That combo worked beautifully for indoor video for capturing the whole room so that I could then walk around and take pictures with my other camera.
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MKE 400
Rugged, compact and versatile for great video sound: the MKE 400 is a small shot gun microphone for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input.
- Maximum side noise rejection, optimized for video recordings
- Switchable sensitivity for long and short distances
- Switchable wind noise filter
- Integral shock-mount for rejection of handling noise
Sensitivity and Wind Filters
Single Battery Operation
Available Accessory: Fur windshield
Rugged All-Metal Housing
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Small but powerful.The MKE 400 is Sennheiser's smallest professional video microphone for lighting shoe mounts. |
Highly flexible.The MKE 400 is made for many outdoor applications and fits every cameras with lighting shoe mount and external microphone input. Its compact design and secure fit make it a reliable companion. |
Fits every camera.Rugged, compact, and easy to use. You take care of the video, the MKE 400 takes care of the sound. |
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| Microphone Type | Shotgun Condenser | Dual Shotgun Condenser | Shotgun Condenser | Shotgun Condenser |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz to 20 kHz | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | 40 Hz to 20 kHz | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Polar Response | Lobar, Super-cardioid | Stereo, Super-cardioid | Lobar, Super-cardioid | Lobar, Super-cardioid |
| Sensitivity | 8 mV/Pa at 1 kHz | 23, 42, 63 mV/Pa, switchable | 21 mV/Pa (Phantom Power) or 19 mV/Pa (Battery Power) | -32 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Max Sound Pressure Level | 126 dB SPL / 118 dB SPL (Max Gain) | 132 dB SPL | 132 dB SPL (Phantom Power) or 126 dB SPL (Battery Power) | 130 dB SPL |
| Self Noise (A weighted) | 21dB | 16, 21, 40 dB | 15dB | 13dB |
| Power Type | Battery; 1 x AAA | Battery; 2 x AAA | 48V Phantom Power or Battery; 1 x AA | 48V Phantom Power |
| Approx. Battery Life | 300 hours | >100 hours | 150 hours | N/A |
| Approx. Dimensions | ø: 2.44 x L: 5.12" | 2.6 x 4.2 x 5.0" | ø: 0.79 x L: 10.08" | ø: 0.75 x L: 9.84" |
| Included Accessories | 1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS Mini cable, (1) AAA Alkaline battery and (1) foam windscreen | (2) AAA Alkaline battery and (1) cable with 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack | (1) MZS 600 camera shockmount and (1) MZW 600 windscreen | (1) MZW 415 windscreen, (1) MZQ 100 quick-release clip and (1) case (18.0 oz) |
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| Customer Rating | (318) | (5) | (2744) | (0) |
| Price | $199.95 | $49.00 | $146.50 | $141.11 |
| Sold By | AVLGear | KellardsCA | Da Lorenzo Shop | Alto Music |
| Item Dimensions | 0.83 x 5.12 x 2.44 inches | 9.4 x 4.5 x 2.8 inches | 12.25 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches | 0.83 x 5.12 x 2.44 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces | 0.62 lbs | 0.84 lbs | 2.08 ounces |
| Special Features | Stand | Compatibility – In today’s world, your video recording is most likely not confined to one device, and your microphone doesn’t have to be either. Each MKE 200 includes 3.5mm (1/8in) TRS and TRRS cables to be used with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices.; Built-in Wind Screen and Shock Mount - All handheld cameras are susceptible to handling noise, so the MKE 200 features integrated wind protection and shock absorption. These two features combined ensure the cleanest audio recordings possible while shooting video on the move. Add the included furry windshield accessory for maximum wind protection.; The MKE 200 features a super-cardioid capsule that provides focus and detail while rejecting unwanted background noise. Ideal for vloggers and videographers alike, this directional microphone will enhance your in-camera audio and bring clarity to your recordings. | The Rode Video Mic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the Video Mic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it’s ABS construction. The Video Mic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low fre | — |
Because the built-in mic picks up noise from all directions, lens, and body (e.g., your fingers moving), I wanted an external mic. At the same time, I wanted a small mic, knowing that comes with tradeoffs. I bought this one when it was on sale for half off before Christmas, and I like it. The sound is clear. It doesn't reject noises from behind very strongly, but it does mute them (a good shotgun mic will strongly attenuate noises from the rear). My goal was to capture audio from Christmas morning - to capture the family voices. It does that well.The plug on the mic sends a signal to both the left and right channels. It's not stereo, but at least you won't get only one speaker playing on playback.The settings I use on it with my camera are the front switch on "+" and the back switch all the way forward (i.e., not the setting for cutting down on wind noise - get a furry cover for that instead if you need that capability).On the Canon EOS-M, I found it useful to hit the info button to go to the screen that shows the current settings on the camera, and then pull up the audio display so that I could see the input level. If for some reason that's being pegged, then you'd want the "-" position on the front switch. It's also good for verifying that the mic is powered on and is working.What could be better is telling whether it is on or off. The LED on the side only blinks when you turn it on. It doesn't stay on. That's annoying.I've posted a couple of pictures so you can get a sense of the size of the mic mounted on the Canon EOS-M. On Christmas morning, I actually had the EOS-M to EF/S adapter with the EF-S 10-22 mm mounted on the camera and put that on a tripod. That combo worked beautifully for indoor video for capturing the whole room so that I could then walk around and take pictures with my other camera.
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Because the built-in mic picks up noise from all directions, lens, and body (e.g., your fingers moving), I wanted an external mic. At the same time, I wanted a small mic, knowing that comes with tradeoffs. I bought this one when it was on sale for half off before Christmas, and I like it. The sound is clear. It doesn't reject noises from behind very strongly, but it does mute them (a good shotgun mic will strongly attenuate noises from the rear). My goal was to capture audio from Christmas morning - to capture the family voices. It does that well.
The plug on the mic sends a signal to both the left and right channels. It's not stereo, but at least you won't get only one speaker playing on playback.
The settings I use on it with my camera are the front switch on "+" and the back switch all the way forward (i.e., not the setting for cutting down on wind noise - get a furry cover for that instead if you need that capability).
On the Canon EOS-M, I found it useful to hit the info button to go to the screen that shows the current settings on the camera, and then pull up the audio display so that I could see the input level. If for some reason that's being pegged, then you'd want the "-" position on the front switch. It's also good for verifying that the mic is powered on and is working.
What could be better is telling whether it is on or off. The LED on the side only blinks when you turn it on. It doesn't stay on. That's annoying.
I've posted a couple of pictures so you can get a sense of the size of the mic mounted on the Canon EOS-M. On Christmas morning, I actually had the EOS-M to EF/S adapter with the EF-S 10-22 mm mounted on the camera and put that on a tripod. That combo worked beautifully for indoor video for capturing the whole room so that I could then walk around and take pictures with my other camera.
The plug on the mic sends a signal to both the left and right channels. It's not stereo, but at least you won't get only one speaker playing on playback.
The settings I use on it with my camera are the front switch on "+" and the back switch all the way forward (i.e., not the setting for cutting down on wind noise - get a furry cover for that instead if you need that capability).
On the Canon EOS-M, I found it useful to hit the info button to go to the screen that shows the current settings on the camera, and then pull up the audio display so that I could see the input level. If for some reason that's being pegged, then you'd want the "-" position on the front switch. It's also good for verifying that the mic is powered on and is working.
What could be better is telling whether it is on or off. The LED on the side only blinks when you turn it on. It doesn't stay on. That's annoying.
I've posted a couple of pictures so you can get a sense of the size of the mic mounted on the Canon EOS-M. On Christmas morning, I actually had the EOS-M to EF/S adapter with the EF-S 10-22 mm mounted on the camera and put that on a tripod. That combo worked beautifully for indoor video for capturing the whole room so that I could then walk around and take pictures with my other camera.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 4, 2010
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james4562
This is very small, light and well made. ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 17, 2016Style: MKE 400 MicrophoneVerified Purchase
Ben
Hissing noise!!
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G. Greenwood
Great all round Video mic
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Isabela S.
Microphone is incredible good! I thought it was going to be massive ...
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John Bunney
Brilliant microphone for DSLR and camcorder.
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