Sound Tests with the Sennheiser MKE 400, MKE 440, and MKE 600 Microphones in 4k
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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I was looking to upgrade my on-camera microphone for outdoor recordings, so Sennheiser sent me a few of their microphones to review.
In this video I take a closer look at the Sennheiser MKE 400, MKE 440, and MKE 600 microphones, using them in outdoor environments. This isn't your typical microphone review video but rather an accompaniment to the detailed review of these microphones on my blog at www.smaku.com/blog.
Let me know which microphone you use, or which one you like the sound of, by commenting below.
Music by hooksounds.com
Filmed in 4K on Nikon Z 9
00:00 Microphone and camera settings
00:28 MKE 400 Voice recording
01:02 MKE 440 Voice recording
01:37 MKE 600 Voice recording
02:25 MKE 400 Environment sounds
02:41 MKE 440 Environment sounds
03:07 MKE 600 Environment sounds
03:29 Summary
04:43 Bonus material
Thanks, perfect review!
THANK YOU!!!! Straight to the point, easy comparison, no marketing bs. That's what I wanted to hear.
Excellent demonstration, exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your real world audio tests of the Sennheiser mics in Canada Outdoors!
That was helpful! Thank you.
Thank you, this is a great example of my goals, perhaps even a further distance.
This demonstration would have been perfect if you had turned off the music for the demo sections. Still the mke440 is a neat microphone.
Hey Ian! Thanks for the feedback! Duly noted. I figured it was quiet enough but I'll keep that in mind next time.
@@taku_kumabe You should have done an indoor demo too.
I think it was a GREAT idea to add the music... you could clearly hear the function of the music... it got louder when Mr. Taku turned the microphones away from the water... I think it was just perfect to set it up like this! Bravo Mr. Taku!!!!
This was a fantastic! But what else could I expect from a fellow Canadian content creator!? Thanks so much!
WOW, First time I can hear in a video the difference sound for each mic. I wish to get the Mke-440, but too much expensive in my case. Simple and effective approch to hear the travelling sound from one side to the other. The Sennheiser Mic MKE-200 and MKE-400 look quite different compare to other Mic on the market. More compact, more affective to avoid wind sound and much more easy to travel with it and avoid missing part. I''m canadian too and woundering if there is any problem to use it till -10C. There is no info about the operating range temp for that mic. My primary use is for outdoor recording and resolve wind blowing not for interview
Holy shessh when you turned the mke 600 at the river.. the noise reduce is awesome!! Would this be good or overkill for a cooking channel?
What are your CZcams export settings? The video quality looks nice. HDR?
The MKE 600 at 01:37 must actually be the MKE 440 since it's the only stereo mic in the test.
Absolutely
Exactly what I just commented. Very strange that all those people are there to listen to all 3 mics and spot the differences.. but were the only ones noticing this.
More details and dynamics from the 600 as a focus mic as well as side mic .
The MKE600 is almost the same as the AT BP4025 .
well done!
Thanks Max!
Nice review. Does the mke 600 mic have an auto on/off feature that switches on the mic only when recording from a dslr?
you need an external recorder with xlr
Do you plug all of these into your camera and shoot on the go? I get horrible humming / static noise while recording.
Good review... Question... Say I want to just record myself and a guest "fast." I can mic up with my Rode Wireless Pro 2 but it is not FAST. Will the MKE 440 work well inside with two voices? Or can you point me at one of your vidoes that cover this. I did look for one. :-)
Thanks. None of these mics will pick up your voice better than a lav mic will. You can check this video here for a demonstration of what it sounds like when I'm standing behind the mic: czcams.com/video/0tIghqAdicM/video.htmlsi=pUVdrABxMlMU_NNL and go directly to the Outdoor demonstration link in the TOC. But if you're directly behind the camera, then your voice might be a little clearer than what you heard in my demo since I was standing about 4 feet away. You can always put your lav mic on a stick and have the other person hold it while they talk, if you want a quick and clearer option.
Are you sure you haven't confused the takes of the MKE 440 and MKE 600 in the voice recording part? I hear the MKE 400 and the MKE 440 in mono, while I hear the MKE 600 in stereo (water on the right).
Hi, really great video. I just purchased mke 600 for my little sony zv1. I kindly wanted to ask if it is normal that you have to set a fairly high audio recording level on the camera, around 15 while with the previous Rode 5 was enough. is it ok with 15 or too much and keep low and make 200% in editng? If you can give me some advice. Thanks
Each microphone and camera's audio input will be slightly different so it's best to experiment to find the sweet spot for your setup. I would first try not applying any gain on your camera, and set it at 15 or so. Then replay the video on your computer with headphones on to really hear how the audio sounds. Also use your video editor's audio controls to make sure you're about -6 dB in volume, making sure you're not clipping anything.
@@taku_kumabe thank you so much!
If I want to film walk tour, product reviews where I will have my commentary too and not always in front of the camera, maybe I will say something behind the camera in the walk tour too and I want to experiment and try to make music with singing and instrument and with a with a Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder, does the MKE 440 still for me or I need an omnidirectional microphone? Or use that 440 with another rear facing microphone? Is the Sony A10 recorder needed for some of these situation or I can use it as rear mic and voice over? That camcorder has an optional handle with LED and 2 XLR inputs but it will make the setup a lot taller even before add the mics, is XLR necessary and will I able to use the XLR handle as music inputs and recorder? Can the 440 do it all or better get a second or even a third mic, like the 440 and another bi-directional mic when I need to talk to the camera and a music mic? If I talk to the above of 440 from behind when it's point to the front, can my voice still be recorded clearly or I really need another mic? How about when I not in the camera, I place myself in between the item on the table and the 440 which is further behind so I can record what's on the table and also my voice without need another mic? I like the unique shape of the 440 and the wider and stereo option compare to standard shotgun mic but I not sure why people and camcorder with handle seem expect you to use standard shotgun mic and not stereo mic if they are outside
The shotgun microphones are ideal for recording audio from those standing directly in front of the camera. While both the shotgun mic and the MKE 440 will still pick up audio from behind, I wouldn't rely on them if you're going to be there for a long time. In your case it sounds like you'll be moving around a lot, so I would look into a wireless lav mic that you stick onto yourself. I just bought the Rode Wireless Pro for this very situation and it works fine.
Thanks for reply, you mean I better use 2 mics like a MKE 440 to record what the camcorder see and another mic to record my commentary? If so and I prefer not to wear the mic, what will be the solution, another mic point toward me? Will a 2 3.5mm ports to one converter will record the 2 mics into camcorder or a recorder in good quality, will it be same or separate track of same track but separate channel? Or is it possible to record the external and internal mics at same time on the Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder and Sony A7RV, if not then better I record the MKE 440 to a small recorder attached to the camera so I can still use the camera internal mic for my commentary right?
And also after research, I think to get this setup, Sennheiser MKE 440, MKE 600, Line Audio CW4 and Deity HD-TX, is it good minimal setup that able to cover everyday life which is stereo, elements, instruments and vocal record for game and music? Any alternative I needed?
Do not use background music when testing the microphone.
それぞれのマイクの音はとても参考になりました。ありがとう。一つ質問。はじめのマイクはMKE 400、もしくはMKE 400-IIのどちらでしょうか？
返事遅くなってすみません！MKE 400 MKii でございます。👌
i agree, pointing stratight at the loudest noice is not fair to any of these, i have the MKE600 and it sounds amazing
Thank you for your visit and comment. The MKE 600 is a very good mic indeed.
I assume you can, but are you able to turn the MKE-440 around facing the rear if needing to speak while filming?
the punch is in the final line : as long as the mic looks good on the camera who cares !
hehe...
How did you get sent these microphones with so little subscribers?
because he's awesome
Does the mke 200 isn´t good enought to compete?
I never used the MKE200 so I can't comment on it, but I would guess that the reach wouldn't be quite the same as the MKE400, MKE440 or MKE600.
@@taku_kumabe tnx
The mke200 isn't a shotgun type mic like the mke400 and mke600.
It would be better if there was no music playing in the background!
noted!
Background music is not a good idea in a sound test!
Can you repost this without the music? It would be so good without, but the music is completely killing it.
Thanks for the note. If I have some time I will consider doing another review on them without the music.
マイクの聞き比べの時は音楽が無い方が正確に区別出来ると思います。
雰囲気の違いは聞き取れました。ありがとうございます。
Ah, I see, thank you for letting me know. I will remember this for next time. ありがとうございます。
Good demonstration…. But like others have said, kill the music…. Music is not needed for this demo….regards…. Ron
Thanks Ron! Duly noted for next time.
@@taku_kumabe exactly, "background" music during a microphone review comes across as sort of defeating the purpose...you could have had the background music at the end when you summarized your results
@@naturaloquitur4857 Thanks for the comment, and duly noted for future reviews! As it was one of my earlier videos I can now see how things could have been improved. :)
What is the point of background music on a video that is supposed to demonstrate how microphones sound?!??! 🤦♂
😂😂😂😂💪👏👏
turn off the music!
seriously, music in sucha video. shame