Deity S-Mic 3
A pro-tier XLR shotgun positioned as MKH 416-class boom-pole dialogue pickup for well under half that reference's price, requiring 48V phantom power. It's aimed at filmmakers capturing dialogue on a boom for production sound. It's not for run-and-gun shooters on cameras lacking XLR inputs or phantom power; this is a dedicated location-sound mic, not a plug-in-power vlogging option.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mic type | shotgun | high confidence |
| connection | XLR | high confidence |
| phantom power required | yes | high confidence |
3/3 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- Boom-pole dialogue shotgun — MKH 416-class pickup for less than half the price
Who should skip this
- Cameras without XLR inputs or 48V phantom
Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Sennheiser MKE 600 is the natural next step up in microphones. See it →
Sources (3 · 3 high-confidence)
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- primaryDeity — S-Mic 3 product page, $399manufacturer · high
- connection3-pin XLR, 48V phantom required per Deitymanufacturer · high
- mic_typeLocation/boom shotgun per Deitymanufacturer · high