Sennheiser MKE 600 User manual

MKE 600
PERFECT SOUND.
PERFECT PICTURES.

Wherever the magic moment occurs: The success of your
work depends on achieving the perfect interplay of image and
sound – and under the most difficult conditions. No matter
if you’re shooting outdoors in the city or indoors with poor
acoustics: Sennheiser has the perfect solution for first-class
video sound.
Your Reliable Companion
for Every Shoot:
The New MKE 600

The MKE 600, the new condenser microphone with out-
standing directivity was developed for video journalists who
require high-quality audio and easy to use equipment. When
you need to switch locations and change camera settings
quickly, this new shotgun microphone is your ideal companion
for demanding shoots.
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The MKE 600’s main strength is its rich sound
with its excellent reproduction of low frequencies. This allows
you to record speech easily and ensures high intelligibility. Its
high directivity means that even audio that was recorded from
a distance sounds as if the speaker had been much closer to
the microphone. Furthermore, lateral interference noise is reli-
ably suppressed. The low-cut filter reduces handling noise and
wind noise. With the MKE 600, you can enjoy perfect sound
without the noise.
without background noise.
Perfect sound

No phantom power required. Since not all video
cameras are equipped to supply phantom power for a micro-
phone, the MKE 600 can also be operated using standard AA
batteries. Battery power can be switched on easily and then
switched off again when the camera is no longer in use – this
keeps the battery from discharging too rapidly. An LED on the
battery switch lets you know when the batteries are running
low while there is still a reserve of approximately eight hours –
enough time to finish your shoot successfully.
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MKE 600
Your reliable companion for demanding shoots.
The MKE 600 is a professional shotgun
condenser microphone for video journalists
and is used at locations where high-quality
audio and simple operation are required.
Bothersome lateral interference noise is sup-
pressed and the microphone’s low-cut filter
ensures the additional attenuation of handling
and wind noises. The MKE 600, along with its
professional accessories, make up a sophisti-
cated system for flawless recordings.

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Features
Easy to use thanks to
plug and play technology
Maximum attenuation of background noise
for clear, rich sound
Low-cut filter for minimizing wind noise
P48 phantom power or battery power
Battery switch with a Low Batt indicator
Rugged, all-metal housing
Made in Germany
Delivery includes
MKE 600:
Shotgun microphone
MZS 600:
Shock mount
MZW 600:
Foam windshield
User manual
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Accessories.
The MKE 600 is versatile. Its additional accessories
provide you with even greater flexibility.
MZH 600
Fur windshield. Light and weather-proof
for optimal wind noise attenuation.

MZW 600
Foam windshield
(included).
KA 600
Microphone adapter cable for audio-in.
MZS 600
Shock mount
(included).
MZQ 600
Stand adapter.
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Technical data
MKE 600
Pick-up pattern
Super-cardioid/lobar
Frequency response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity with P48
21 mV/Pa
Sensitivity with battery power
19 mV/Pa
Maximum sound pressure level with P48
132 dB SPL
Maximum sound pressure level with battery power
126 dB SPL
Equivalent noise level with P48
15 dB (A)
Equivalent noise level with battery power
16 dB (A)
Power supply
48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3
or disposable/rechargeable batteries (AA 1.5 V/1.2 V)
Power consumption with P48
4.4 mA
Operating time with battery
Approx. 150 hours
Low Batt display
< 1.05 V;
approx. 8 hours of operating time remaining after the first display
Diameter
20 mm
Length
256 mm
Weight
128 g (without battery)
Operating temperature
–10 °C to +60 °C