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
27 Overall Score
Price $201
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
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 | Sony Alpha a6400 | Nikon Z Z50 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | - | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP aps-c | 20.9MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 425 | 209 | 121 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 344 | 658 | 359 | 395 | 498 | 734 |
| 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 | 29.3 | 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 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 90.2 | 90 | 92 | 79.9 | 69.7 | 90.6 | 92.3 | 75.7 | 90.3 | 93.9 | 36.1 |
| Nikon Z Z50 Compare | 83.8 | 86.8 | 92.2 | 84.4 | 69.7 | 85.4 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 93.9 | 36.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Compare | 81.7 | 86.8 | 93.3 | 91.5 | 61.6 | 47.3 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 86.1 | 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 |
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