Sennheiser MKE 400 (2nd Gen)
This 2nd-gen MKE 400 is an enthusiast-tier on-camera shotgun built around convenience: built-in wind protection and a headphone monitoring jack, plus both 3.5mm TRS and TRRS outputs so it feeds cameras and phones without phantom power. It suits run-and-gun shooters who want a step up from a built-in mic. Skip it for XLR boom workflows, or if you'd rather not feed it 2x AAA batteries.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mic type | shotgun | high confidence |
| connection | 3.5mm_trs, 3.5mm_trrs | high confidence |
| phantom power required | no | high confidence |
3/3 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- On-camera shotgun with built-in wind protection and headphone monitoring
Who should skip this
- XLR boom workflows
- Battery-averse shooters (runs on 2x AAA)
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 (4 · 3 high-confidence)
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- primarySennheiser — MKE 400 product pagemanufacturer · high
- productB&H — MKE 400 (2nd Gen), $199.95 basic kitretailer · medium
- connectionLocking CL 35 TRS + CL 35 TRRS coiled cables included per Sennheisermanufacturer · high
- mic_typeCompact shotgun (super-cardioid interference tube) per Sennheisermanufacturer · high