The microphone works very well and copes with dialogues, I really like working with it, I just love this velvety and rich sound, even better than ntg3. Of course, many sound engineers can say that I'm talking complete nonsense here, but when I showed my processed work, no one could really tell what the sound was recorded on, so it works very well. If you want to work on a more directional sound then this is the Mkh-416, but again the Mk600 is ideal if you're mixing with lavalier mics. While the MKE 600 and 200 cater to different needs and it would be unfair to directly compare them to one another, it serves as a reference to the Sennheiser MKE 600’s ability to handle more complex environments with less dramatic falloff the further away you are from the mic.

I've even used it to mic a guitar amp cabinet while the drums were playing with about 0,5m of space in between but I placed the mic at a 90 angle from the drums with the low-cut on and the recording was almost completely clean. Benton Collins wrote:But whatever he chooses, the main takeaway is don't use a shotgun for interior work.

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The MKE 600 from my early hands-on time delivers practical, lightweight, professional audio for different audio scenarios. The battery and phantom power options put it in a unique category, satisfying the needs of creators and professional field shooters for high-fidelity audio that can still be used in run-and-gun situations.Shotgun mics may not be the most popular option in a home or studio setting, but they lead the way when it comes to recording in field conditions. So named because of their elongated shape— visually similar to a shotgun barrel— these mics are used for capturing dialogue and sound effects with focus and quality. They usually have excellent noise rejection, and are able to zero in on the sound source near-perfectly. In this week’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone. This medium sized shotgun mic — in Sennheiser’s words, a ‘microphone for video journalists’ — is highly directional and can be used both as a traditional shotgun mic or as a camera-top vlog microphone. The included XLR to 3.5 mm TRS cable also allows you to record from this mic directly into cameras with a 3.5mm mic input. In this video we walk through the MKE 600’s feature set and test it out in multiple environments and applications. Let’s take a closer look! Sennheiser MKE 600 is a fantastic quality, 10” short-range shotgun. Although considered an entry model, which is available at rather modest price, it has just about professional performance! Moreover, I’d say this mic is probably the best raw performer in its range. This is not only about the quality but also about the design. It may appear modest, but it’s certainly more convenient than both AT897 and Rode NTG2. It also performs great in both close and open areas without relying on post EQ. It seems, Sennheiser took best of both mics for their MKE 600, and then improved it even further. Sound & quality I like the Sennheiser MKE 200 audio characteristics and hardware. Granted, it’s bulkier than other shotgun mics and sits on the higher end of the price range, but it certainly looks professional, stable, and capable. The built-in wind protection inside the capsule design means it’s more forgiving when used without the furry windshield, which I tend to do all the time so that also comes in handy.