Sennheiser
MKE 200
Best portable audio upgrade for mobile content creators.
The Sennheiser MKE 200 is a compact directional microphone designed to significantly improve the audio quality of your videos. It features integrated wind protection and a suspension mount to reduce unwanted noise, ensuring clearer recordings even in challenging environments. With interchangeable TRS and TRRS cables, it offers versatile connectivity for both cameras and mobile devices, making it an accessible upgrade for content creators seeking professional sound without complex setup.
$68.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3181
/ 3337
#3181 in Microphones
Price vs Category Average
-87%
Below average
Dimensions
696039
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Who it's for
- Content creators needing a portable, unobtrusive audio solution.
- Videographers seeking clear audio in dynamic, outdoor environments.
- Beginners and casual users wanting immediate, improved camera audio.
Who should skip it
- Audio professionals demanding pristine, studio-quality sound reproduction.
- Users needing precise gain control and robust signal-to-noise performance.
- Interviewers or vloggers capturing multiple subjects simultaneously.
Key Specs
Dimensions
69x60x39mm
Weight
48g
Pick-up pattern
Super-cardioid
Transducer principle
Pre-polarized Condenser
Maximum sound pressure level
120 dB
Powering
2-10V
Sensitivity
-33 dB V/Pa
Frequency response
40 to 20,000 Hz
Features
- Directional audio capture for clear sound
- Built-in wind protection
- Internal suspension mount reduces handling noise
- Includes TRS and TRRS cables
- Compact and stylish design
- Battery-free operation
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the MKE 200 for its surprisingly clear audio capture, especially given its compact size. Many appreciate its straightforward plug and play operation, making it incredibly easy to integrate into mobile or mirrorless camera setups without fuss. The integrated wind protection and shock mount are frequently highlighted as thoughtful design elements that enhance reliability for on the go content creation. Its small footprint and battery free design contribute significantly to its appeal as a highly portable and convenient audio solution for vloggers and casual videographers seeking improved sound without complexity.
Know before you buy
No, the MKE 200 is battery-free. It draws power directly from your camera or mobile device through the 3.5mm connection, so it is always ready to record.
Yes. The microphone includes both TRS and TRRS cables, allowing you to switch easily between cameras and mobile devices.
The integrated wind protection is designed to handle light breezes and reduce breath noise. For heavy wind conditions, you may still want to add an external furry windshield.
Yes, the internal suspension mount is specifically engineered to isolate the microphone capsule from the camera body, significantly reducing the thumps and clicks caused by handling your gear.
The MKE 200 uses a super-cardioid pickup pattern, which is excellent for vlogging because it focuses on the sound directly in front of the lens while minimizing background noise from the sides.
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