Sennheiser MKE 440 – Compact Stereo Shotgun Microphone for Cameras

Sennheiser MKE 440

The Sennheiser MKE440 is a stereo shotgun microphone designed for capturing audio for video. The MKE 440 operates with two short super-cardioid shotgun mics, mounted in a unique V-stereo configuration, capturing sound for video while rejecting off-axis noise from outside the camera focus.

To protect the microphone from wind or turbulence created by rapid movements, the MKE 440 has two layers of metal meshes. This principle secures the full frequency audio bandwidth as opposed to foam windscreens which will attenuate the high frequencies.

In order to match recorded sound level, camera input sensitivity is controlled with the three-level adjustment slider. A low cut switch minimises wind and handling noise. The microphone is battery powered and output is practised through a coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo mini jack.

Sennheiser MKE 440 Features

• Captures sound while rejecting off-axis noise from outside the camera focus
• Dual mini shotgun mics create frontal focus
• Suppression of ambience and background noise
• Built-in elastic suspension and wind protection
• Three level sensitivity adjustment and low cut
• Compact metal construction
• Fits standard size camera shoe mount
• The optional MZH440 fur windshield can be purchased for outdoor usage

Specifications

• Dimensions: 67 x 106 x 128 mm
• Connector: 3.5 mm jack plug
• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
• Max. sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL
• Weight: approx. 165 g (without battery)
• Pick-up pattern: Stereo, Super-cardioid
• Operating temperature: 10 C to +55 C
• Operating time: > 100 h
• Power supply: 2 x AAA
• Low-cut filter: switchable
• Sensitivity: switchable