SennheiserPro Audio Sennheiser Professional MKE 200 + Mobile Kit, Directional On-Camera Microphone with Smartphone Clamp & Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, 509256, Black

I liked this shot gun mic! It is very solid and feels professional indeed (an entry level, but very, very respectable). I actually was interested in a less expensive shotgun mic at first, but ended up getting Sennheiser MKE 600 and Sony PCM M10 portable recorder. I was able to compare Sennheiser with several other microphones side by side when keeping the gain constant, and I used 2 different recording devices - Sony recorder and Nikon digital camera.Please check my video review on YouTube to listen to Sennheiser MKE 600 mic in comparison with some other mics (Please search for "Microphones compared: Sennheiser MKE 600, Bronstein BRN-900, BRN-400, Sony PCM M10, Nikon D7000" on YouTube or follow the link in the comment below for this review). This test was designed to compare the ability of the microphones to record a distant (or quiet) misic. I intentionally placed the mics fairly far amd compensated by increasing the gain on the Sony recorder, so the noise level relative to signal is higher compared to when speaking directly to mics.Of these microphones, I liked PCM M10 onboard omnidirectional stereo mics for the high sensitivity, very low self noise and fuller, crisper sound (but it records every ambient noise), and I also liked the MKE 600 shotgun that can help isolate the sound that is natural, loud enough and has a relatively low background hiss. I used this Sennheiser mic with both 48V phantom power from a Mackie mixer and 2 AA batteries (required an XLR to 3.5mm adaptor). The performance was comparable (it is supposed to be slightly better with phantom power, according to the specs). It is a real boon to use AA batteries for such a mic, as I can use it with my Sony recorder or plug directly into digital camera. In addition, the mic comes with a nice pouch. Good job Sennheiser!The microphones I was comparing are not in the same price price category, of course, so it may be not a fair comparison. But I was wondering if cheaper mics will do just fine for my purpose or I need a more expensive one. I initially purchased a relatively cheap mic (BRN-200), but ended up returning it, and then I got a Sony personal recorder and also tried more expensive shotgun mics to supress back/side noises and pickup more distant, fainter sounds from the target source. At the time of each purchase (January-March 2014), Sennheiser was sold at Amazon for $330, Sony PCM M10 for $210, BRN-400 for $130, BRN-900 for $70 and BRN-200 for $50. The price for BRN-400 recently dropped nearly 25%, and the price for Sony increased. Although the more expensive microphones (Sennheiser and Sony) performed much better recording low volume sounds, if you would place any of these, even cheaper mics very close to the source and also optimze the gain on the recording device, the quality of captured sound will likely improve. I personally liked PCM M10 onboard omnidirectional stereo mics for the high sensitivity, very low self noise and fuller, crisper sound, and, of course, I also enjoed the MKE 600 shotgun mic. I think the low frequencies, especially for voice recording, appear to be more faithfully rerpoduced by Sennheiser, compared to Sony recorder, so the voice from MKE 600 sounds a little fuller. But the sound is a little crisper when recorded with Sony recorder without a shotgun mic.

The SENNHEISER MKE 200 condenser microphone is a game-changer for my GoPro Hero 11. The audio quality is crystal clear, capturing every detail with minimal background noise. It’s compact and easy to attach, making it perfect for on-the-go recording. The build quality is solid, and it feels durable. This microphone has significantly improved my vlogging audio, making it an essential accessory for any serious content creator. Highly recommend!

UPDATE 2 - September 2020 - MKE 600 vs. MKH 416I recently received a new Sennheiser MKH 416 for my VO projects and can now directly compare the two microphones. In my opinion, the MKE 600 is still the better microphone for voiceover despite the long and storied history of the 416. The 600 just has a smoother overall tone, particularly on the highs. The 416 has a "big" sound but can easily become quite boomy and sibilant. The 600 does not have this problem thanks to a more forgiving EQ curve. For most VO talent, I would recommend the MKE 600 over the 416, unless you have a client or studio that specifically requires a 416. The battery option on the 600 also means that I can use it as a travel microphone or for quick auditions and reads away from the studio.UPDATE 1 - November 2017I've now used my MKE 600 to record hundreds of voiceover jobs for several well-known American brands. This mic has performed superbly through all of it. I no longer use the high-pass filter but instead speak at an angle into the mic; this controls plosives while also yielding a fuller sound. The MKE 600 will continue to be my go-to voiceover microphone for the foreseeable future.ORIGINAL REVIEWI purchased this microphone for voiceovers. I have not found any reviews online of the MKE 600 for voiceover purposes, but I figured I would give it a try since its big brother, the MKH 416, is a voiceover industry mainstay. After recording about a dozen demos with the MKE 600, I can say it's by far the best microphone I have ever used for spoken word. The pickup pattern is very tight -- much more focused than I thought it would be since this is a shorter shotgun mic. Off-axis noise rejection is very good. I personally find the frequency response of the MKE 600 to be outstanding. My voice is deep and boomy; and the high-pass filter works great to roll off that boominess. The high frequency boost is also in a different place than is found on most condenser mics. This one boosts around 7 kHz instead of 10 kHz which gives the mic a smoother sound with greater presence. For anyone looking for a great voiceover mic, particularly those who might not be working in a fully treated space, get this MKE 600.

I really wanted to get the MKE 400, but I didn't have the budget for it but still wanted to get a Sennheiser mic so I went with the MKE 200. The build and design is awesome, I get clear and detailed audio on my Lumix S1, which is my main camera, but for some reason, it doesn't work with my Olympus E-M1 mkIII. No audio at all, with either cables.My camera's mic input works as I tried connecting it with a TRS cable to my desktop and record audio from that. I'm not sure if they have a list of cameras that are not supported, but wish I have known.I still want the MKE 400 but don't know if that will work either...

This is my second Sennheiser mic, awesome sound quality, used in a professional environment, you won't regret getting one of these

No hay duda...una de mis marcas favoritas es senheisser...gran diseño, excelente calidad de audio, ligero, compacto...excelente

At the price I paid, fantastic. Weather i want to enhance my cell phone video audio or for my dslr. Mic works great.

excelente micrófono, no conocía la marca, estaba buscando un micrófono que me sirviera para armar un boom que se usa en programas de televisión o en películas, es por eso que di con este extraordinario micrófono, lo uso en entrevistas o en presentaciones de artistas, conectado a una grabadora Zoom H6 excelente combinación de audio, lo recomiendo mucho excelente calidad precio.

Muy buen artículo todo de gran calidad el micrófono mejora muchísimo la calidad de audio