Sennheiser MKE 600 Review | Why You Probably Don't Need The MKH 416

In this video, I'll compare the Sennheiser MKE 600 and do an indoor and outdoor sound test. This shotgun mic comes in at a great price and has the unique ability to provide onboard power with a flick of a switch for XLR output to a recorder or directly to your camera. I think this shotgun mic is a huge audio improvement and I'll explain why most people won't need the Sennheiser MKH 416.
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:36 - Background
01:43 - Unique Design Features
02:32 - Indoor Test
05:31 - MKE 600 Directly Into Camera
07:31 - Outdoor Windy Day Test
10:20 - Cutoff Switch
10:52 - What Are You Paying For- 416 vs 600
15:02 - Why You Still Need A Lav Mic
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[@dcmenow]

Appreciate the detail and effort you took to make this video I know how annoying it is to have to keep track of a bunch of different different audio files lol and sync them up and shit so I appreciate that

[@TomWadeCine]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@GMHakimVO]

The title threw me - you are right that the 600 sounds great, but there is still a clear difference between that and the 416, and you say it in the video: the 416 just sounds better and clearer. So yeah, for most applications, save your money. As a voice actor doing pro sound, though, I think I'll opt for the 416. Thank you for the comparison. I like the sound of the 600 but the 416 has a crisper, more magical, more flattering sound. It's subtle, but it's there.

[@TomWadeCine]

Completely agree. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@CristianSilvagnoli]

Awesome video, Tom. I just purchased an MKE 600 to pair it up with my FX30. Very excited to try it out on my next video.

[@TomWadeCine]

Hope you enjoy it! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@andrejbjorn]

Great review

[@TomWadeCine]

thank you!

[@OLAUUBER]

they should make a type c version too like videomic ntg

[@kneepayne]

I recently compared the 416 to the Soundbird v6 and like what other commenters said, the 416 has a crisp and full body to the sound. Similar to the MKE 600, I think the Soundbird V6 is decent option as well. Not a full sounding but not bad especially coming in around half the price. I put off getting the 416 until finding a “like new” copy on eBay at a great price. Between that and the MKH 50 not sure what other mics I could possible need. Nice work on the video and great comparisons. I totally agree not everyone needs, or can justify, the 416 but if the opportunity presents itself don’t turn it down!

[@TomWadeCine]

I'm doing a video on the MKH 50 coming soon. I feel like I have the perfect combo for outdoor and indoor mics with the MKH 416 and 50. Cheers!

[@arhon888]

Thank you for sharing. Great comparison. I'm curious - what mic was you using for the last segment 15:06 ?

[@TomWadeCine]

thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. It was the 600

[@farwestgarohills3831]

MKE-600 is good in short distance. But int performance is not good in longer distance. For longer distance MKH-416 preferable. I have MKE-600. It does not perform well in low cut. But for short distance for interview face to face, for example, it is very good. If anyone want for long distance recording, e.g. bird sound recording, go for Neumann.

[@Aleph911]

fantastic video. thanks for the effort. im torn between Audio-Technica AT875R and sennheiser mk600. Sennheiser is double the price of AT875R. Do you think its still worth it?

[@TomWadeCine]

I don’t have any experience with the AT875R but I have heard great things. If you don’t need the dual power source of the 600 then I would get the AT. Also, consider buying used. Lots of folks sell their 600 at a great price and in good condition.

[@Aleph911]

@@TomWadeCine thank you so much for detailed answer. keep up the great work

[@papsny]

Hey Tom, big fan of your work. How can we buy/get your presets? I figure to use yours to save us some time in post

[@TomWadeCine]

Yes

[@deborahgallegos5334]

@@TomWadeCineso is there a link to get your presets for the MKE 600?

[@lamasteve6905]

416 has more body ! But if you mix, no big !

[@TomWadeCine]

glad I could help. Cheers.

[@BarsBox]

processed sounds worse , im i tripping?

[@TomWadeCine]

You’re tripping 😁