Sennheiser 508898 MKE 400 On-Camera Microphone

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a compact supercardioid condenser shotgun microphone designed to mount directly onto cameras, mirrorless bodies, and mobile devices for vastly improved audio capture over built-in microphones. Its directional polar pattern focuses on sound from the front while attenuating noise from the sides and rear, making it effective for isolating dialogue, interviews, and on-location narration in environments with ambient noise.

Thoughtful design details set the MKE 400 apart for run-and-gun production. The internal suspension mount absorbs vibrations from handling and camera movement, while the built-in wind protection and included furry windshield handle light to moderate outdoor conditions. A three-step sensitivity switch and switchable low-cut filter give you control over input levels and low-frequency rumble without diving into menus. The headphone output with volume adjustment provides real-time monitoring — a feature often absent on microphones in this size class. With interchangeable TRS and TRRS cables, the MKE 400 connects directly to DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, smartphones, and tablets, covering most common content creation setups.