Impressed with the Sennheiser MKE-400 (vs Rode Videomic NTG)
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I've used Sennheiser microphones for several years, and have learned to trust their equipment when I needed the best sounding audio. The MKE-400 adds another tool to my kit that I can trust to capture high quality audio.
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As a 15 year location sound veteran, I love these videos where my camera friends discover the value of a professional name brand. Imagine listening to two sound geeks figuring out the value of a Sony over a Go-Pro.
great review, that 416 still sounds about $800.00 better (no surprise) but the MKE-400 looks like a super compact on camera solution. good to see you back
You’re back. I now have a lot of “MISSING: Have you seen this person?” flyers to take down.
Glad to see you are well! Their new MKE series looks nice for the smaller than normal size and placement of the output port that makes it easier to still use the camera for photos with it attached. Though I think I'd go with the MKE 200 for this type of use case.
I disagree with all you say & declare Rode the king of on camera mics.
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This is interesting- I think the Sennheiser sounds better in this case compared to the Rode. I also have these two mics and have had better luck with the NTG in my studio. But hot dang, your 416 sounds delicious.
I agree. I always liked Rode but when compared in the exact same environment, Sennheiser has the edge. I also used to like charging but replacing a battery has much more utility for long term use. My A7S3 settings were: (Audio recording level: 10) Rode mic was at +7, Senn mic was at +20.
Also.. the 416... best mic on the planet.
Great to see you back Tommy!
Thanks for this review! Had a friend who recommended this mic. Definitely interested- especially for the size factor.
The review I was looking for thanks for doing the processed and unprocessed as well as the noise test.
I've seen multiple reviews for this mic 🎤. Most of them are worthless. But this one is actually useful and clear. Thank you!
As far as I can explain the Rode is not adding any noise, its just that the circuits in that mic are different from the one in the Senheisser. Obv, you can have your preferences, me too, I prefer the noise profile of the Senheisser
Thank you for this video.. I've long been convinced of the MKE 400 from the other videos, but I'm so much more ready to get one, now that I've seen the phone clamp from your video :D
I know you have your post-processing audio workflow, but if you made use of the FX in your ATEM Mini, you probably wouldn’t need to do any post-processing at all. ;>
You should get Sennheiser to send you an MKH50 and/or MKH8050 for comparison with your MKH416.
Glad you’re back!
Great to see you back at it! 👍 Not sure if you sold me a Sennheiser MKE-400 or a Sennheiser MKH416! I guess eitherway Sennheiser should be happy... 🙂
The MKE400 is smaller and sounds nice. But the USB function of the NTG is a big advantage for some, like myself :D
Ayeeee, good to see you back! Awesome stuff 🎥🎥🎥💯💯💯
*Low-cut not low-pass filter. (Or High-pass is also correct.)
Thanks. Torn between the Videomic NTG and the MKE400 🤔
Just for boom overhead talking head and zoom calls never out vlogging.
But I do love the sound you have from the MKH600 wow.
Not like I need another mic, 😂😝👀 I’m going to pick one up to play with. Great review brother. Keep’m come’n 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I was wondering where you were. I’m gonna need a break too when school starts. There’s so much to do when school opens up again. I miss interacting with my kiddos.
Could you recommend a decent Cam Mic for recording music live ?it’s for live street gigs (I think a shotgun would be fine as it would be directed at an AER Domino 2A Amp.. We tried using an Apogee MiC (just perfect for live ‘indoor’ venues but too clean for outdoor gigs)
I came across a few cam mics on eBay that I thought may suit & well priced , sE Electronics ProMic Laser, Deity D3, Rode video mic pro & Sennheisers.. I’m guessing the Sennheisers & Deity maybe a little bright? Does a deadcat soften the high end detail more or maybe too much compared to a foam windshield ? I would still like to have a little street ambience. Thanks 🙏🏻
How the batter is not relevant? Lithium batteries lies 2-3 years or 300-500 charges(whichever comes first). But with MKE you can change batteries easily.
One extra thing the Rode Video NTG has is the ability to connect it to your phone or computer via USB and use it as a USB audio device.
416 is sooooo goooot sounding.
You need to use a de-esser, the high frequencies hurt my ears every time you say sssssssennheiser after processing them! ;)
You said 5:50 that there is low pass filter, but did you mistaken and mean high pass filter or low cut (filter)?
That phone clamp was actually invented for the DJI Osmo Pocket by another company. I think Sen. licensed it from them, just like they licensed the Manfrotto tripod. Interesting.
Either way, it works great. I notice the manfrotto branding remains on the tripod but the phone clamp has senn branding.
Can you please share how do you process your audio in adobe audition?
Great 👍
Can you review the new “Yidoblo ai 5000 bi” Skypanel?
Seems to be a great skypanel with lots of improvements.
Got you covered. czcams.com/video/g0NCaf4_wFw/video.html - same manufacture, different branding
@@TommyCallaway Yeah but that’s Yidoblo ai-3000c substitute which is an older model. Now Yidoblo has released a newer version which is yidoblo ai-5000 bi. Just wondering how it stands compared to the older model.
@@Zakria_Khan Gotcha. I'll see if I can get a unit in here.
@@TommyCallaway Amazing. Thanks 🙏
Whats ur audition presets ?
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The MKE400 sounds great, really great, until you connect your camera or recorder to the mains. Awful ground problem with any recorder, camera, smartphone I have tried. I had two of these mics, both did same, I could fortunately return one. No similar issue with any other microphone I have, including the VM NTG. Just a heads up.
Grab a ground noise isolator. It's like $10 to $20 on amazon and fixes this issue in many electronics that have that issue. I use one for live streaming with my mixpre3.
@@TommyCallaway Interestingly, none of my other mics have this issue. So I can for now live wihout it. Plus any extra device is just extra weight with a tiny camera-top mic.
How, how, how? Do you get a
Friend you need to try the mke600 awesome mic, I love it so much that I got a second to record stereo on my 90d
How were the holidays? :) Will watch later, just dropping a comment now.
Done. I can only rely on what you say; while there were some differences in how they sound, I'm not the one to judge quality or "special traits" like white noise, but the results were noted. Why did you choose Rode for the comparison, as I seem to have missed the reason? That was the only other on-camera microphone you had?
@@marcinmrzyglocki I have had several on camera mics. I got rid of the rest when I got the rode NTG originally last year. I was comparing the Senn MKE-400 to Rode, because the Rode originally got the pick based on how closely it sounded like the MKH-416 compared to the rest of my on-camera mics. The MKE-400 is simply closer to how I want my mic to sound, so it wins. If you're in a pinch, you can boom the MKE-400 and it will sound very very very close to the MKH-416 as shown in my little demo. You can barely tell when the mic switches back to the MKH-416. Listen at 1:50 with your eyes closed and then re-listen at 1:50 watching the labels.
I am getting a lot of hiss. You have none. I played with the in camera settings but can't get rid of it like you. Are you using something to eliminate that even though you said it was no processing?
Another guy I find below 50k whose gonna be in million sub gang soon...
Great test. It's not easy to say wich sounds better between the Sennheiser MKE-400 and Rode Videomic NTG. In my opinion the first sounds cleaner but the second capture more frequencies.
Hi Tommy! I just purchase your adobe audition preset. Is there any tutorials how to instal preset? I already watch four tutorials and read README text. Any help?
Probably the most important feature that the RODE has is the security channel, excellent to avoid audio clipping. Does the S416 have the same function? That could be a deal breaker
what to choose for sounds, not voice?
Safety track?
That rode ntg sounds very regular not impressive at all