Sennheiser MKE 400
External Microphones

MKE 400

Sennheiser

Released Jul 31, 2021 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026

Compact shotgun microphone with integrated shock mount, offering excellent wind resistance without a deadcat, good RFI rejection, and auto power on/off. The Sennheiser MKE 400 scores 83/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Fraryguitar, Smaku, Popphoto, and Camerajabber.

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83

based on 7 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Includes headphone monitoring(3)
  • Good value for the price(2)
  • Long battery life (100 hours)(2)
  • Comes with furry windshield(2)

Cons

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7 Expert Reviews

85
Aug 6, 2021

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a compact shotgun microphone with excellent wind resistance and good RFI resistance, making it ideal for casual video blogging and travel use.

85
Jan 23, 2022

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a compact on-camera shotgun microphone that provides clear and crisp audio quality, making it ideal for on-the-go video production in outdoor environments.

85
Mar 7, 2022

The Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit delivers satisfying sound at an affordable price, making it an excellent entry point into the world of better audio.

85
Sep 3, 2021

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is an impressive directional shotgun microphone that offers excellent audio quality, ease of use, and great value for vloggers and amateur filmmakers.

85

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is a highly directional compact shotgun mic packed with professional features, designed to isolate your voice and enhance audio quality.

85

We were very impressed by the MKE400, definitely a microphone we'll be using in the future on both smart phones and DSLR's.

70
Oct 12, 2021

The analog Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun mic has a clean, directional signal, but it could benefit from some design improvements.