Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone with XLR-3 to 3.5mm Connector for Video Camera/Camcorder, 505453

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This mic is such a great deal that every videographer should have it in their arsenal. You may eventually want to add some hypercardioids and a medium shotgun too, so you can be technically prepared for everything. Nevertheless, when it comes to short shotguns Sennheiser MKE 600 is the deal. Of course, it is more expensive than other entry-level models, but you get the performance. Better are only professional shotguns, but they’ll cost you minimum 3 times as much, and will require a good source of phantom power. Pros Sometimes it happens that there may not be enough dynamic range at a particular volume, but this can always be controlled and corrected.

I've never had it shut down on me unexpectedly because the low battery warning comes in well before it actually runs out. Talking about battery life, it is amazing. One battery lasts for days and since it's only one cell you can just have a reserve ready in the carrying pouch at all times. Shotgun microphones have become the go-to choice for a huge amount of uses in the film and TV industry. Their unique design allows you to achieve exceptional directional audio capture in a diverse range of environments. The interference tube in front of the capsule allows your mic to reject sound from the sides and rear with phenomenal results, without affecting the sound from the front. Due to this unique design feature, shotgun mics can be mounted out of your shot, either on a boom or directly on your camera, and provide you with outstanding sound quality without having to hide microphones in costumes or behind props and objects. Incredible high quality sound - wherever you are Interchangeable 3.5mm (1/8"") TRS and TRRS connectivity for use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices I use this microphone for both video and audio work, mostly as a boom mic or on-camera in run-and-gun situations where I still want cleaner audio than what I get with the built-in microphone on the camera. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.I was looking for a microphone with which to write movies and do re-recordings. In fact, initially I wanted to take a Rode microphone, but my love leaned more towards the Sennheiser company, and therefore I decided to take this one. Due to the limited budget, it was necessary to choose the perfect option, and I found it! Compatibility – In today’s world, your video recording is most likely not confined to one device, and your microphone doesn’t have to be either. Each MKE 200 includes 3.5mm (1/8in) TRS and TRRS cables to be used with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices. We’ll start by running through our selections and then dive into the details of each one. If money isn't an issue and you only want the best, skip down to number 5, the Neumann KMR 81i, because it's by far the best-grade shotgun microphone on this list. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. Le bruit de fond est moins présent que sur le ntg4+ (même si il est plutôt faible et très correct sur ces deux micros).

Ce sont deux micros fort identique en terme de qualité sonore et de fabrication, mais mon choix ses porté sur le MKE 600 pour les raisons suivantes:La batterie rechargeable du ntg4+ peut sembler un atout pour les tournage, mais je suis encore méfiant sur ce qui est des batteries rechargeables (sur les micros), sachant que a forcer de les charger-décharger cela peux vraiment diminuer la durée de vie de celle-ci. Comme je n'enregistrer que sur un enregistreur externe avec une alimentation Phantom, pas besoin de batterie intégré. I've even used it to mic a guitar amp cabinet while the drums were playing with about 0,5m of space in between but I placed the mic at a 90 angle from the drums with the low-cut on and the recording was almost completely clean.

If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered The microphone works very well and copes with dialogues, I really like working with it, I just love this velvety and rich sound, even better than ntg3. Of course, many sound engineers can say that I'm talking complete nonsense here, but when I showed my processed work, no one could really tell what the sound was recorded on, so it works very well. If you want to work on a more directional sound then this is the Mkh-416, but again the Mk600 is ideal if you're mixing with lavalier mics. Frequency pattern of MKE 600 is nothing short of epic and I love that curve above any other shotgun. It is reasonably flat and while peaking in the upper range with a slight 2-3 dB boost it gives just about enough presence not to sound “dull”. However, unlike with harsher AT897 this transition is very smooth, natural and unobtrusive. The lower end initially rolls off at 100 Hz, while the “low cut” switch sets it at 200 Hz. With this move, Sennheiser outsmarts both AT897 and NTG-2 whose “low cut” switches are set at 100 Hz and can’t roll off any further. The thing is, anything below 100 Hz is hardly usable anyway as it’s mostly mud and noise, but, it doesn’t stop there and sometimes you may want to cut it further. Sennheiser MKE 600 gives you that opportunity. 200 Hz is the range that often contributes to some annoying boominess, also amplifying wind and machinery noise – so this can be a great fix especially for run and gun /ENG situations.Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. To be honest, I'm willing to work on this mic, the only reason I'd change it to a 416 is because of the low noise and better directivity. For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. Often times you’ll see shotgun microphones mounted on top of cameras or used as boom microphones suspended from a long pole. Regardless of what you’re looking for or the room in your budget, our list will have you covered.