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(More customer reviews)I bought this microphone a couple weeks ago to use it with the Panasonic tm700 camcorder. My experience level with microphones is above average. I have several high end larger shotgun mics that were just too awkward to use with a traditional camcorder. My overall impression of this microphone is that it sounds good and functions as intended.1. The sound quality from this microphone is pretty good and it performs as a shotgun mic should, rejecting sounds and noise from its sides and behind it and
focusing on sound in front of it. (which is why its superior to on board omnidirectional mics when ambient sounds are a problem)
2. Form factor is small. No one should buy this mic if they don't have to have a miniature shotgun mic. Conclusion: The Sennhseiser MKE 400 works well and sounds good for its intended purpose. It is a shotgun mic. It is not an omnidirectional mic.
It will help if you have a noisy camcorder and want to eliminate the sound of the camera. It is useful in "focusing" on sounds in front of it as
opposed to behind or to the side of it. It is a 200.00$ miniature microphone and won't perform as well as larger more expensive shotguns.
Like all shotguns it will sound better if its closer to its subject like on a boom pole.
A word about microphones.....almost any camcorder you buy new will be worth thirty to fifty percent less in a years time and nothing in 5 years. Any microphone you buy will be worth almost what you paid for it. Quality microphones don't lose their value and the technology hasn't changed in decades. While I am recommending this microphone for its intended purpose I would suggest anyone that doesn't already have another larger microphone to go ahead and get a full size high quality mic first. Otherwise you will be penny wise and pound foolish.
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Rugged, compact and versatile, the compact Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun microphone is a great choice for use with both handheld video camcorder and larger professional models. Designed for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input, it offers natural, life like sound reproduction, and is durable enough to withstand heavy professional and home use.
Switchable sensitivity aids in capturing long and short distances, resulting in pristine detailed audio and low noise, and the built-in shock mount helps to suppress handling and vibration noise. It's powered by a single AAA battery (included) for over 300 hours of continuous use.
Key Features
Rugged all-metal housing
Maximum side noise rejection, optimized for video recordings
Switchable sensitivity for long and short distances
Switchable wind noise filter
Approximately 300 hours operating time (from a single AAA battery)
Integrated shock-mount for rejection of handling noise
Foam wind shield included
Specifications
Cable length: Approx. 7.9 in. (200 mm)
Equivalent noise level: 21 dB (A) ("vol -") 16 dB (A) ("vol +")
Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Max. sound pressure level (passive): 126 dB ("vol -") 118 dB ("vol +")
Connector (microphones): 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Pick-up pattern: Super-cardioid, lobar
Power supply: 1.5-V battery (size AAA)
Operating time: Approx. 300 hours
Sensitivity as per 121 TR 9-5: 8 mV/Pa ("vol -") 20 mV/Pa ("vol +")
Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.83 x 2.4 in. (130 x 21 x 62 mm)
Weight: Approx. 2.1 oz. (60 g)
What's in the Box MKE 400 with coiled cable (3.5 mm stereo mini jack), battery (AAA), foam wind shield
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