Sennheiser MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit

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Sennheiser MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit

Sennheiser

MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515762
Model: MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit
Price: $240.90

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This Sennheiser MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit is a really solid choice for vloggers, mobile journalists, and anyone needing directional audio on the go. The sound is clean and clear, and the included accessories make it genuinely usable straight out of the box. It’s a step up from the typical smartphone mic, without the complexity of a full-sized studio setup.

Product Description

Sennheiser MKE 400 MKII Mobile Kit, Mobile Kit, Consisting of: MKE 400 MKII, Manfrotto Pixi mini tripod and Sennheiser smartphone holder.

*MKE 400 MKII:*

  • Condenser camera microphone
  • Directional characteristic: Supercardioid
  • Integrated windscreen
  • Internal suspension
  • Frequency response: 50 - 20000 Hz
  • Switchable sensitivity: -23 / -42 / -63 dBV / Pa
  • Max. SPL: 132 dB SPL
  • 2 - 10 V supply voltage required
  • For use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices
  • Switchable low-cut
  • 3.5 mm Headphone output with volume control
  • Impedance headphone output: 16 Ohm
  • Power supply: Battery (2x AAA / LR03 size
  • 1.5 V)
  • Dimensions: 126 x 67 x 37 mm
  • Weight: 94 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. spiral cable 3.5 mm TRS to 3.5 mm TRS
  • spiral cable 3.5 mm TRS to 3.5 mm TRRS
  • MZH 400 fur windscreen
  • storage bag for MKE 400 and 2x AAA batteries
  • Optional Apple Lightning to TRRS headphone jack 466501 (required for operation with Apple iPhone) (not included)

*Manfrotto PIXI mini tripod:*

, Height: 13.5 cm, Closed height: 18.5 cm, Front / side tilt: +-35°., Top attachment: 1/4" screw, Quick positioning and locking of the ball head by push button

*Sennheiser smartphone clamp:*

, Material: Aluminium, Rubber grips, 180-degree locking wheel allows positioning in portrait or landscape format

PROS
  • • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes background noise effectively
  • • Supercardioid pickup pattern isolates audio sources very well
  • • Integrated windscreen and suspension significantly reduce handling noise
  • • The included Manfrotto Pixi tripod is surprisingly stable for its size
CONS
  • • Battery life can be a limiting factor for extended shoots
  • • The spiral cables are prone to tangling and can feel fragile
  • • Limited versatility for professional studio recording applications

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 - 20000 Hz
Mounting Camera Mount, Smartphone Holder, Mini Tripod
Power 2x AAA Batteries
Weight 94 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Rode offers slightly more natural-sounding audio, but the MKE 400 MKII's supercardioid pattern is more effective at rejecting extraneous sounds in noisy environments.
While the mic itself is compact, the included tripod and phone holder are designed for smaller setups; a dedicated boom arm or camera mount would be needed for more professional rigs.
Yes, the headphone output provides decent monitoring, though the volume range is a bit limited, making it best suited for quieter environments.

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