Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser MKE 600 – Supercardioid Short Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a professional supercardioid short shotgun microphone built for versatility on set and in the studio. Designed for both boom and camera mounting, it delivers precise, focused audio even in challenging recording environments. Its pronounced directivity and superior side-noise rejection make it ideal for capturing dialogue, interviews, or location sound with clarity.

Equipped with a switchable low-cut filter to reduce wind noise, a rugged all-metal housing, and excellent structure-borne noise suppression, the MKE 600 ensures professional-quality recordings. It can operate on +48V phantom power or a single AA battery for flexible power options. The microphone comes with a foam windshield, shock mount, carry case, and KA 600 adapter cable for easy setup.

Key Features:

• Versatile supercardioid short shotgun microphone for boom or camera use
• Highly directional pickup with excellent off-axis noise rejection
• Switchable low-cut filter minimizes wind and handling noise
• Battery operation with “Low Batt” indicator or phantom power (+48V)
• Rugged all-metal housing for long-lasting durability
• Superior suppression of structure-borne noise

Technical Specifications:

• Microphone Type: Shotgun Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz–20 kHz
• Max SPL: 132 dB (phantom), 126 dB (battery)
• Self-Noise: 15 dB (phantom), 16 dB (battery)
• Low-Cut Filter: 100 Hz
• Power: Phantom Power / 1 × 1.5V AA battery / 1 × 1.2V AA battery
• Connector: XLR
• Weight: 0.28 lbs (without battery)