Sennheiser MKE 400 Clear
The super-cardioid polar pattern delivers highly directional audio isolation, while the integrated wind protection and internal suspension mount effectively minimize handling noise. Dual locking TRS and TRRS cables provide seamless switching between cameras and mobile devices, alongside a built-in headphone jack for direct audio monitoring. This microphone is best for beginner filmmakers and streamers using DSLR or mobile setups who need a compact, battery-powered shotgun mic with flexible connectivity.
Weight 344 g
29 Overall Score
Price CA$270
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Full Specifications
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser MKE 400 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Nikon Z Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 273 | 121 | 325 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 12 | 15 | 100 | 30 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 344 | 658 | 585 | 580 | 998 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser MKE 400 | 36 | 39.8 | 13 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30 | 56.5 | 86.1 | 36.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 84 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 78.5 | 74.2 | 59.7 | 91.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 88.4 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 82.9 | 86.8 | 94.6 | 91.5 | 69.7 | 48.4 | 94 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 99.9 | 96.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 84.1 | 94.7 | 98.6 | 96.3 | 69.7 | 93 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 72.4 | 86.1 | 92.6 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 82.9 | 91.6 | 79.2 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 48.4 | 91.1 | 87.1 | 90.3 | 68.6 | 93.8 |
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