Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone

The MKE 600 from Sennheiser is a shotgun microphone designed for use with a camcorder or video DSLR. Building on the company's extensive expertise in designing shotgun microphones, it is able to take on even the toughest video sound challenges, while still being compact and short relative to previous models. With its high level of directivity, the microphone focuses on the sounds in front of the camera, while attenuating unwanted sound coming from the sides and rear.

An included foam windshield reduces the effect of wind noise, while a switchable low-cut filter adds additional wind and handling noise attenuation. The MKE 600 can be phantom powered or operated on an AA battery for about 150 hours. An integrated camera shoe and shock mount provides convenient on camera mounting. The rugged and all metal housing means the microphone will function perfectly in outdoor recording situations.

Key Features

• For Camcorders and Video DSLRs
• Highly Directive
• Compact Size
• Switchable Low-Cut Filter
• Phantom or Battery Powered
• Low Battery Indicator
• Shockmount for Camera Shoe
• Foam Windshield
• All Metal Housing

Technical Specs

Polar Pattern
Super-cardioid/Lobar
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-21 mV/Pa with 48V powering
-19 mV/Pa with battery powering
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
132 dB with 48V powering
126 dB with battery powering
EIN
15 dB(A) with 48V powering
16 dB(A) with battery powering
Low Frequency Roll-Off
Yes
Power Requirements
48V +/-4V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3 or AA size battery/rechargeable battery (1.5/1.2V)
Current Consumption
4.4 mA with P48 powering
Battery Operation Times
Approximately 150 hours
"Low Batt" Indicator: <1.05V with approximately 8 hours of remaining operating time after initial display
Output Connectors
1 x XLR
Operating Temperature
-14°F to +140°F (-10°C to +60°C)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.8" (20 mm)
Length: 10.1" (256 mm)
Weight
4.5 oz (128 g) without battery