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Sennheiser MKE 600
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Sennheiser MKE 600

Shotgun (interference tube) condenser for video cameras, supercardioid/lobar; phantom or AA-battery powered, switchable low cut

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid / lobar
Sensitivity
−33.6 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
15 dB(A)
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph "Frequency response" in dBV (absolute sensitivity); whether measured on phantom or battery power is not stated. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

The manufacturer draws absolute sensitivity (dBV/Pa); shifted here by a constant so 1 kHz is near 0 dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph "Polar pattern". Each curve drawn on one side only (125 to 1000 Hz left, 2 to 16 kHz right); taken as symmetric. Measuring conditions not stated.

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From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−33.6 dBV/Pa (21 mV/Pa), P48 phantom power; also −34.4 dBV/Pa, battery power. Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as "with P48 powering: 21 mV/Pa, with battery powering: 19 mV/Pa"; converted: 20 log10(0.021) = -33.6, 20 log10(0.019) = -34.4. Measuring frequency not stated.p. 2
Self-noise15 dB(A), P48 phantom power; also 16 dB(A), battery power. "Equivalent noise level A-weighted".
Max SPL132 dB SPL, P48 phantom power; also 126 dB SPL, battery power. No THD figure given.
Signal-to-noise ratio79 dB, re 94 dB SPL, A-weighted, P48 phantom power. Not stated; computed as 94 - 15.
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3, or one AA battery (1.5 V) or rechargeable (1.2 V)
Current draw4.4 mA, P48 phantom power. "Current consumption with P48 powering: 4.4 mA"; no battery current given.
Weight128 g, without battery
Dimensions20 × 256 mm. "⌀ 20 mm x 256 mm": diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesMZS 600 shock mount; MZW 600 foam windshield; KA 600 adapter cable; pouch. "Delivery includes", with the quick guide and safety guide.p. 1
Art. no.505453
BatteryOne AA (1.5 V) or rechargeable (1.2 V); about 150 hoursp. 2
Temperature rangeOperation: -10 °C to +60 °C
ConstructionRugged all-metal housing; very good suppression of structure-borne noisep. 1
From the manual
Capsulecondenser with interference tube. Not stated by the manufacturer: A shotgun mic: "Due to its high directivity ... effectively attenuates noise coming from the sides and rear".p. 3
Low cutlinear, low cut. "Low Cut" switch: linear frequency response, or "frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated to reduce wind and impact noise".p. 6
Switchesbattery: on, off. "BATT ON/OFF" battery switch; it has no function under phantom power (page 5).
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "XLR-3 socket (male)".p. 4
Low Batt indicatorLED lights red below 1.05 V, about 8 hours before the battery is emptyp. 6
Operation indicatorLED: green under phantom power; red for about 1 s at battery switch-onp. 5
WindshieldThe MZW 600 foam windshield attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dBp. 4
Shock mountMZS 600, with a camera flash-shoe adapter
KA 600 cableAdapter cable from the XLR-3 output to a camera's 3.5 mm jack inputp. 3
Optional accessoriesMZQ 600 microphone clamp, MZH 600 "hairy" windshield, KA 600i cable for mobile devices (3.5 mm TRRS)

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