Sennheiser - Microfone Shotgun MKE 600

The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a professional shotgun microphone engineered to deliver crisp, cinematic audio for filmmakers, videographers, and broadcasters. With its pronounced directivity and superior rejection of ambient noise, it captures clear dialogue and focused sound, making it an ideal choice for documentaries, indie films, and run-and-gun video production. Its rugged all-metal construction and flexible power options ensure reliability in diverse recording environments, from the studio to outdoor locations .

Key Features:

Focused Audio Capture: Features a supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern for pronounced directivity and maximal rejection of off-axis noise, ensuring your subject remains the star of the audio scene .

Dual Power Flexibility: Can be powered via 48V phantom power or a single AA battery, providing up to 150 hours of operation, offering ultimate flexibility whether you're connected to a mixer or shooting on the go .

Effective Wind Noise Reduction: A switchable low-cut filter (at 100 Hz or 200 Hz, depending on the source) minimizes rumble and wind noise, while the included foam windshield provides additional protection for outdoor shoots .

Robust and Lightweight Build: Housed in a durable all-metal body that effectively suppresses structure-borne noise, the microphone is built to withstand the rigors of location recording while adding minimal weight to your camera setup .

High Sound Pressure Handling: Capable of handling high SPLs—up to 132 dB with phantom power and 126 dB on battery—making it suitable for capturing everything from quiet dialogues to louder ambient environments without distortion .

Ideal Use Cases:
The MKE 600 is versatile and excels in various professional scenarios. It is perfectly suited for on-camera use with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, boom pole operation for film and interview settings, and capturing ambient sounds for documentary work. Its excellent side noise rejection makes it a reliable tool for recording dialogue in noisy environments .