Sennheiser 505453 MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone - XLR to 3.5mm

The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a professional short shotgun microphone built for filmmakers, videographers, and broadcast professionals who need focused, directional audio capture. Its supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern delivers tight forward sensitivity, isolating dialogue and on-axis sound sources while suppressing ambient noise, room reflections, and off-axis interference. The switchable low-cut filter rolls off frequencies below 100Hz, reducing wind rumble and mechanical vibration without affecting vocal clarity. Housed in a durable metal body, the MKE 600 is built to handle the physical demands of location shoots and studio work alike.

One of the MKE 600's standout features is its dual power design. When connected to a mixer, recorder, or camera that supplies 48V phantom power, it operates at full performance. For setups where phantom power is unavailable — such as many consumer camcorders and DSLRs — it can run on a single AA battery, making it one of the more versatile shotgun microphones in its class. The included XLR to 3.5mm cable allows direct connection to cameras with mini-jack inputs, and the bundled foam windshield and MZS 600 shock mount mean you can start recording out of the box without purchasing additional accessories.