Sennheiser Mke 400

Product details

Very small directional microphone with supercardioid/claw characteristic for use on cameras with flash shoe and external microphone input. Maximum attenuation of incident lateral noises.
Robust all-metal housing. Robust all-metal housing. Maximum attenuation of lateral background noise, optimized for sound recording via camera. Sensitivity adjustable to the distance to the sound source. Minimization of wind noise through switchable filter. More than 300 hours operating time with only one AAA battery. Very good structure-borne sound absorption due to integrated vibration mount. Foam windscreen included in delivery.

Key specifications

Audio outputs
3.5mm analogue jack
Microphone type
Camera microphone
Microphone Application
Videography
Audio channel
Mono
Microphone features
Sensitivity switchable, 
Wind noise suppression
Battery size
AAA / LR03 / Micro / R03 / AM4 / MN2400 / KR03
Documents
Manual.pdf
Item number
2740534

General information

Manufacturer
Sennheiser
Category
Microphones
Manufacturer no.
502047
Release date
5.8.2014

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Microphone properties

Microphone type
Camera microphone
Microphone Application
Videography
Microphone features
Sensitivity switchable, 
Wind noise suppression
Converter principle
Capacitor
Polar pattern
Hypercardioid
Audio channel
Mono
Sound Pressure Level
126 dB
Self-noise
21 dB(A)
Frequency range
40 - 20000 Hz
Audio outputs
3.5mm analogue jack
Cable length
2 m

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery size
AAA / LR03 / Micro / R03 / AM4 / MN2400 / KR03
Number of batteries
1
Battery life
300 h

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x AAA battery, 
Foam windscreen

Product dimensions

Length
240 mm
Width
170 mm
Diameter
130 mm
Height
40 mm
Weight
60 g

Package dimensions

Length
23.50 cm
Width
17 cm
Height
5.20 cm
Weight
254 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Microphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 21.IK Multimedia
    1,4 %
  • 21.Samson
    1,4 %
  • 23.Sennheiser
    1,5 %
  • 24.Speedlink
    1,8 %
  • 25.AKG Pro
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Sennheiser
    Not enough data
  • 1.Boya
    0 days
  • 1.Fifine
    0 days
  • 1.Maono
    0 days
  • 1.Puluz
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Microphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 18.Logitech
    3,7 %
  • 19.Hollyland
    4 %
  • 20.Sennheiser
    4,1 %
  • 21.Boya
    4,2 %
  • 21.Puluz
    4,2 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good92/100
videofilmen Logo
Rank 2 out of 9videofilmenReleaseSeptember 2012
  • PositiveExtremely sensitive
  • Positiveconvenient selector switches
  • Positiveideal for small camcorders
  • NegativeLess suitable for music

As long as words are spoken and not sung with background music, the microphone does a very good job. It is very sensitive and is particularly well suited for smaller camcorder models.

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Very good90/100
Videoaktiv Digital Logo
Videoaktiv DigitalSingle testReleaseApril 2011
  • PositiveGood, somewhat bright sound
  • Positiveproper directionality
  • PositiveVery compact and light
  • PositiveHigh intelligibility
  • PositiveSturdy housing

    Sennheiser proves that it is also possible to build an extremely compact microphone with good directivity.