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 £139
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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 G85 DMC-G85MK | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sony ZV-1F | Canon EOS R R100 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | compact | compact | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | - | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.1MP 1-inch | 24.1MP aps-c | ?MP 1-inch |
| AF Points | - | 49 | - | 425 | 3975 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 10 | 16 | 6.5 | 120 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @24fps | 4K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 344 | 503 | 734 | 254 | 308 | 179 |
| 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 G85 DMC-G85MK Compare | 70.7 | 82.6 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 69.7 | 10 | 99.2 | 87.1 | 80.5 | 89.7 | 88.4 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 76.9 | 80.5 | 97.3 | 72.9 | 74.2 | 71.7 | 93.4 | 64.1 | 90.3 | 72.4 | 36.1 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 90.2 | 39.8 | 57.7 | 80.8 | 69.7 | 46 | 92.3 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 89.7 | 78.3 |
| Canon EOS R R100 Compare | 99.6 | 84 | 10.6 | 70.7 | 56.1 | 88.3 | 46.7 | 60.1 | 90.3 | 93.9 | 36.1 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 68.9 | 39.8 | 4 | 98 | 89.4 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 74.3 | 89.7 | 78.3 |
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