Sennheiser microphone MKE 200 — wired supercardioid, 3.5 mm, 40–20 kHz, compact (60×39×69 mm), 48 g, black

The Sennheiser MKE 200 is a compact digital camera microphone with a supercardioid pickup pattern that captures sound primarily from the front while reducing ambient noise. It includes a built-in windscreen and integrated shock mount to help maintain clear audio in varied recording conditions. The microphone connects via a wired 3.5 mm (1/8") plug, and its small black housing makes it suitable for on-camera mounting and mobile use.

Advantages

The MKE 200 offers focused front-directed sound capture, built-in wind and vibration protection, and a lightweight, compact design that simplifies mounting on digital cameras. Its wired 3.5 mm interface ensures broad compatibility with cameras and many portable recorders. The microphone’s frequency response supports natural-sounding speech and general-purpose audio recording.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Vlogging and on-camera interviews
• Field recording with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Content creation for social media and web videos
• Portable reporting and run-and-gun recording

Key specifications

• Type: Digital camera microphone
• Microphone sensitivity: -33 dB
• Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
• Connectivity: Wired, 3.5 mm (1/8") device interface
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 69 × 60 × 39 mm

How to use

Attach the MKE 200 to the camera’s hot shoe or mount it on a compatible accessory, then connect the 3.5 mm plug to the camera’s microphone input. Position the microphone pointing toward the sound source for best results. Use the integrated windscreen outdoors and ensure the shock mount is engaged to reduce handling noise. Adjust camera input levels as needed to avoid clipping.

Usage recommendations

For optimal results, pair the microphone with a camera that provides manual audio gain control and monitor levels with headphones. When recording outdoors in strong wind, add additional wind protection if necessary.