Key Features
- For Indie Films, TV & Documentaries
- AA Battery or Phantom Powered
- Selectable 100 Hz Low-Cut Filter
- Resists Structure-Borne Noise
Sennheiser MKE 600 Overview
Upgrade the audio quality in your video productions by switching from the built-in mic on your camera to the Sennheiser MKE 600 battery- or phantom-powered shotgun microphone. Its focused directional characteristics and resistance to structure-borne noise offer sonic results well suited to a variety of production scenarios from independent films and web series to nature shows and documentaries.
The MKE 600's high sensitivity and low-noise circuitry unlock improved sound quality without extreme gain on noisy camera preamps. With a natural roll-off at 40 Hz and a selectable low-cut filter at 100 Hz, the MKE 600 can deliver clear intelligibility while attenuating low-frequency noise such as rumble. Plus, its frequency response incorporates a gentle rise in treble to enhance speech clarity.
The lightweight and durable metal housing ensures reliable toughness without weighing down your rig. The included shoe shockmount accommodates mounting the MKE 600 to a camera or tripod. Connect the mic's XLR output to an XLR-equipped mic preamp or use the supplied adapter cable to plug it into the 3.5mm mic input on a camera.
Quality Sound
Bass Roll-Off
Battery or Phantom Powered
When using devices that don't offer phantom power, the MKE 600 may be powered for up to 150 hours by a single AA battery (included). Approximately 8 hours of operating time remain once the low-battery indicator lights up red. Use the on/off switch to prevent unnecessary battery drain.
Ideal for Camera, Tripod, or Boompole Mounting
XLR to 3.5mm TRS Adapter Cable for Cameras
Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise
For maximum reduction of handling noise and wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider a complete windjammer, windshield, and shockmount suspension system such as the Rycote Super-Blimp NTG or the large Rycote Super-Shield Kit (both available separately).
Sennheiser MKE 600 Specs
| Primary Applications | Audio for Video, Location Sound |
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Speech/Voice Over |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Line Gradient |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Lobar, Supercardioid |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | 100 Hz |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | 1 x Red Single LED (Battery) |
| On-Board Controls | High-Pass Filter, On/Off |
| Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 132 dB SPL (Phantom Power) 126 dB SPL (Battery Power) |
| Off-Axis Rejection | 5 dB at 60° >15 dB at 120° >10 dB at 180° |
| Sensitivity | 21 mV/Pa (Phantom Power) 19 mV/Pa (Battery Power) |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 15 dB A-Weighted (Phantom Power) 16 dB A-Weighted (Battery Power) |
| Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (on Detachable Cable) |
| Headphone Connector | None |
| Operating Voltage | 48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 4.4 mA (Phantom Power) |
| Battery Type | 1 x AA (Not Included) |
| Approximate Battery Life | 150 Hours |
| Color | Black |
| Mounting | Camera/Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware) |
| Included Case | Soft Case |
| Included Filters | None |
| Construction Material | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 140°F / -10 to 60°C |
| Dimensions | ø: 0.79 x L: 10.08" / ø: 20 x L: 256 mm |
| Weight | 4.52 oz / 128 g (Microphone) |
| Package Weight | 1.005 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.6 x 5.6 x 3.45" |