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awesome audio – and this brand delivers the best bang for your buck A ccessory microphones, used on- or off-camera, make the difference between a production that appears amateurish and one that comes across as truly professional. There’s nothing worse for viewers than sound glitches and clipped audio, or the camera’s internal microphone picking up the sound of it being handled. It’s much easier to watch bad video with decent audio than the reverse. However, with most manufacturers understandably focusing on picture quality first, audio via built-in mic often does not reach the same level. Enter Sennheiser, an established and acclaimed sound specialist providing the option to enhance the audio quality of whatever device you’re filming on. It is the brand professionals trust when giving a voice to their video productions. For those seeking a solution to more demanding filmic challenges, Sennheiser’s compact, supercardioid/lobar MKE 600 shotgun microphone is a great choice. This legendary shotgun mic picks up sounds from the direction it is pointing, while effectively reducing noise from the side and rear. Wind noise when outdoors isn’t an issue, thanks to a switchable low-cut filter and separately available fur windshield (blimp). Some cameras don’t provide phantom power, so the MKE 600 can be AA battery powered, with a warning notification that helps avoid interruption. Constructed with a rugged all-metal housing, the microphone is supplied with
SOUND SYSTEMS From the compact MKE 400 (left) to the fully featured EW-DP system (right), Sennheiser has all bases covered
“Sennheiser is the brand that professionals trust when giving a voice to their video productions”
Sound worthy of a mic drop For those who want to keep their shooting rig highly compact and mobile, Sennheiser offers on-camera microphones for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. A popular option is the MKE 400. Weighing just 93.5g, supplied interchangeable 3.5mm coiled cables offer compatibility with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices, while a headphone output allows for levels to be monitored while recording. Like the smaller Sennheiser MKE 200, the feature-packed MKE 400 includes built-in wind protection and integrated shock absorption. A furry windshield is included for windy days. A three-step gain sensitivity switch enables the MKE 400 to provide distortion- free sound in any environment you could encounter, with the switchable low-cut
a foam windshield, shock mount and adapter cable for cameras with a 3.5mm TRS jack connection. With an approximate operating time of 150 hours, the MKE 600’s weight is a perfectly portable 128g without battery included, while measuring a mere 20x256mm. An even more compact, high-end XLR microphone alternative is the Sennheiser MKH 416 short shotgun microphone with compact dimensions of 19x250mm. This matte-black supercardioid/lobar mic is designed to breeze through any difficult filming and reporting conditions. It is highly immune to humidity thanks to its RF condenser design, and comes supplied with a windshield. Other benefits include high directivity, low self-noise, high consonant articulation plus feedback rejection.
SHOT FROM BOTH SIDES The MKH 416 short shotgun mic is an even more compact alternative to the MKE 600, measuring just 19x250mm
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