Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Directional Shotgun Camera Microphone

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The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a highly directional, compact shotgun camera microphone engineered for vloggers, mobile journalists, and videographers demanding studio-quality audio on location. Featuring a supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern, integrated shock absorption, and internal wind protection, the MKE 400 isolates target speech while rejecting off-axis environmental noise. It features a 3-step gain sensitivity switch (+20 dB boost for noisy camera preamps), a low-cut filter, an integrated 3.5 mm headphone output with 8-stage volume control, and auto-powering functionality (up to 100 hours on 2x AAA batteries). Includes locking 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS cables plus a furry windshield. Available now at WG Electronic with fast UAE delivery.

Focused Audio & Studio Precision: Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is an advanced, highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone designed to deliver isolation, acoustic depth, and professional audio capture for DSLR, mirrorless, and smartphone videography.

Featuring an acoustic interference tube with a supercardioid/lobar polar pattern, the MKE 400 targets sound directly in front of your camera while rejecting background chatter and acoustic reflections. Its internal design incorporates built-in shock mounting and mesh wind protection inside a durable, compact metal housing. Available now in our Sennheiser pro audio store catalog, the MKE 400 includes active gain control and real-time headphone monitoring for complete sound oversight on set.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

  • Highly Directional Supercardioid/Lobar Pickup: Focuses sharply on subject speech while suppressing ambient background noise and room reflections.
  • Integrated Shock Mount & Internal Wind Shielding: Internal suspension eliminates camera handling thumps, while internal mesh shields against light wind noise.
  • 3-Step Sensitivity Adjustment (-20 dB, 0 dB, +20 dB): The +20 dB boost provides clean gain for cameras with noisy internal preamps, ensuring distortion-free audio.
  • Low-Cut Filter Switch: Eliminates low-frequency HVAC rumble, traffic hum, and wind noise at the source.
  • Headphone Output with Volume Control: On-board 3.5 mm headphone jack with 8-stage digital volume control allows real-time audio monitoring on any camera setup.
  • Smart Auto-Powering Function: Automatically senses when your camera turns on or off to maximize battery longevity (up to 100 hours on 2x AAA batteries).
Man holding a camera and microphone setup outdoors.

Person using a camera with a Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone attached.

Focus your sound

The MKE 400 features a super-cardioid polar pattern achieved by an acoustic interference tube, providing focus and detail while rejecting unwanted background noise. Ideal for vloggers and videographers alike, this highly directional microphone will enhance your audio and bring presence and clarity to your recordings.

Sennheiser MKE 400 compact shotgun microphone with windscreen and controls.

Record with confidence

All handheld cameras are susceptible to handling noise, so the MKE 400 features integrated wind protection and shock absorption. This combination ensures the cleanest audio recordings possible while shooting video on the move. Attach the included furry windshield for maximum wind protection in outdoor environments.

Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone mounted on a smartphone with a tripod in a home studio setting.

Versatile by design

In today’s world, your video recording is most likely not confined to one device, and your microphone doesn’t have to be either. Each MKE 400 includes 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS locking cables to be used with DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices.

Man using Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone on a camera for vlogging outdoors.

Adapt to the situation

Let’s face it, poor acoustic environments are practically unavoidable when traveling or shooting on location. That’s why the MKE 400 comes equipped with both a low-cut filter and a 3-step gain sensitivity switch. Use the low-cut filter to remove problematic low frequency rumble or wind noise and adjust your gain sensitivity to optimize recording levels in any environment.

Man using Sennheiser MKE 400 microphone on a Canon camera while wearing headphones.

Before you start rolling

One of the most important steps when recording audio is to check your levels and monitor your sound. While some cameras have a headphone jack, not all do, and that’s where the headphone monitoring output comes into play. Plug any 3.5 mm headphone directly into the MKE 400 and use the integrated volume control to dial in your recordings.

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Key Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

  • Transducer Principle: Pre-Polarized Electret Condenser

  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid / Lobar

  • Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20,000 Hz

  • Sensitivity: -23 dBV/Pa (at 1 kHz, 0 dB Gain) / -43 dBV/Pa (-20 dB Gain) / -3 dBV/Pa (+20 dB Gain)

  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 132 dB SPL

  • Equivalent Noise Level: 20 dB(A)

  • Gain Control Switch: 3-Position (-20 dB / 0 dB / +20 dB)

  • Low-Cut Filter: Switchable Low-Cut / High-Pass Filter

  • Headphone Output: 3.5 mm TRS (16 Ohm min., 8-stage digital volume step control)

  • Power Supply: 2x AAA Batteries (1.5V) with Auto-Powering via camera sensing

  • Battery Operating Time: > 100 Hours continuous operation

  • Audio Output Connector: 3.5 mm Locking Mini-Jack

  • Dimensions: 126 x 67 x 37 mm (4.96″ x 2.63″ x 1.45″)

  • Weight: Approx. 94 g (3.3 oz)

  • Color / Finish: Matte Black Metal & Synthetic Body

Compatibility & System Integration

  • Camera & Mobile Compatibility: Compatible with mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, professional video cameras, audio recorders, smartphones, and laptops via 3.5 mm audio jacks.

  • Included Cables: Includes locking 3.5 mm TRS coiled cable (for cameras) and locking 3.5 mm TRRS coiled cable (for mobile devices/laptops).

  • Wind Protection Accessories: Features internal wind mesh; includes the MZH 400 furry windshield for high-wind outdoor environments.

  • Mounting: Cold-shoe mount with integrated 1/4″-20 internal thread for mounting on light stands, tripods, or camera cages.

  • Box Contents: 1x Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun microphone, 1x CL 35 TRS cable, 1x CL 35 TRRS cable, 1x MZH 400 furry windshield, 2x AAA batteries, 1x drawstring pouch, quick start guide.

  • System Expansion: Explore matching Sennheiser camera mics, wireless lavalier systems, and mobile kits on our dedicated Sennheiser Brand Store.

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