Sennheiser MKE 440 Stereo Microphone
Sennheiser MKE 440 Compact Stereo Microphone for Cameras With a Lighting Shoe Mount and External Mic Input
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Compact Stereo Shotgun Microphone For Cameras
Sennheiser - MKE 440
Stereo without side effects!The Sennheiser MKE 440 features two aligned and matched mini shotgun mics enabling the MKE 440 to capture the audio you want whilst eliminating off-axis noise. This feature sets it apart from your standard stereo microphones. With its optimized acoustic characteristics and adjustable sensitivity, the MKE 440 works perfectlyd for speech, music or ambience. The stainless steel micro-mesh wind protection reduces wind noise and protects the fine high frequency nuances in your recording.
132 dBMax SPL
50 Hz - 20 kHzFrequency Response
3.5 mmConnector
At A Glance
• Dual mini shotgun mics create frontal focus
• Suppression of ambience and background noise
• Built-in elastic suspension and wind protection
• 3-level sensitivity adjustment and low-cut
The Best of Both Worlds
Upgrading your DSLR audioA new, patented V-shaped design of two shotguns is Sennheiser’s impressive solution for stereo audio captured by camera shoe-mounted microphones. This design covers a stereo width equivalent to the image created by common 35-mm camera lenses. The spread is very uniform and delivers high speech intelligibility in its focus.
What you see is what you hearThe Stereomic MKE 440 works using two short shotgun mics, mounted in a unique “V-stereo” configuration. It highlights the sound of the video image while reducing off-axis noise from outside the camera focus.
Unique & Highly Directional
the stereo VFor generating stereo sound, where two microphones are required, shotguns are not often used as many stereo videos sound rather distant and reverberant while a lot of unwanted off-focus noise is captured unsuppressed.
The solution is a new, patented V-shaped design of two shotguns. This configuration covers a stereo width equivalent to the image made by common 35-mm camera lenses. The spread is very uniform and delivers high speech intelligibility in its focus.
Patented Shockmount
Against Handling NoiseWhen being handled, microphones are susceptible to create structure-borne noise, like when the camera they are mounted to is moved. This is why the MKE 440 is fitted with a specially developed patented shockmount.
Exactly adjusted to the weight and dimensions of the shotgun microphone tube, it provides optimal rejection of handling noise. The rubber suspension is secured within the protecting metal mesh.
A Rugged Design
Sound ProtectionA very rugged and durable stainless steel micro-mesh protects the microphones whilst providing wind noise suppression. As opposed to regular foam windscreens, the metal mesh will not influence the sound by muffling high frequency clarity. It also works as a shield against electromagnetic interference.
Highly Dynamic Electronics
Eliminates Unwanted NoiseAn integrated battery-powered, high dynamic electronic circuit matches the output signal of the MKE 440 to the camera’s input sensitivity, handling a dynamic range from the most delicate sounds to screaming-loud rock music.
The low cut filter reduces structure-borne noise and low-frequency wind noise. The MKE 440 provides extra-long operation time of more than 100 hours on a pair of AAA batteries¸ and even delivers full audio performance on lowbatt operation.
Sennheiser Audio for Video – MKE 440 Overview
The Tech Specs
| Features | Specification | Frequency response | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
|---|---|
| Max. sound pressure level | 132 dB SPL |
| Connector | 3.5 mm jack plug |
| Power supply | 2 x AAA |
| Pick-up pattern | Stereo, Super-cardioid |
| Low-cut filter | Switchable |
| Operating temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C |
| Sensitivity | Switchable |
| Operating time | > 100 h |
| Dimensions | 67 x 106 x 128 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 165 g (without battery) |
