Sennheiser Expanded its product portfolio in India. The company has launched Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone. The device comes with features like wind protection and noise handling, ability to eliminate background noise and flexible customization for the sound source.
The Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone is priced at Rs 16,900. It will be available through e-commerce site heroine From today. The company claims that the MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone enhances in-camera audio for vloggers, videographers and mobile journalists.
The new microphone captures directional sound with an acoustic interference tube. It is said to provide a super-cardioid polar pattern that ensures pick-up from the direction in which the camera is facing. The device is also claimed to cancel distracting noise from the sides. It provides protection from wind and also handles noise.
It is equipped with a shock-mounted (blue element) design to prevent noise from being transferred to the capsule. Another feature available on the device is three-step sensitivity which is claimed to adjust the audio level to the mic input of the camera.
The device also comes with headphone monitoring output and integrated 8-step digital volume control. Users can plug any headphones with 3.5mm (1/8″) jack Easily check levels and audio performance while rolling and rolling directly into the MKE 400.
The MKE 400 comes with 3.5mm TRS and TRRS locking cables that can be used with DSLR/M cameras or mobile devices. The mic’s cold-shoe mount with -20 threads allows for universal mounting to the end of cameras, gimbals or even boom poles.
To power the microphone, one needs to fit in two AAA Battery that claims to capture up to 100 hours of continuous audio. It also has a low battery indicator to warn users three hours before the battery runs out. The device offers manual as well as automatic power on/off buttons for the camera.
The Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit includes the Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp and Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod.
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