Sennheiser MKE 200

Sennheiser MKE 200 Review

The easy-to-use Sennheiser MKE 200 microphone delivers a clear, crisp directional signal for cameras and mobile devices. Most of the microphones we review connect to computers via USB, but the Sennheiser MKE 200 is designed primarily for mirrorless cameras and phones, and at $99.95, it's an affordable option for capturing audio on the go. Its super-cardioid pattern makes it ideal for picking up sound in front of the camera and rejecting audio behind and to the sides, which makes it a solid choice for vloggers, or anyone trying to record in a somewhat noisy environment. The included windshield is also a solid accessory, and a virtual must for recording outdoors. In all, there's not to much to the MKE 200, but that's the point—it's a simple, easy-to-use directional microphone that will be a marked improvement over your camera's built-in mic.Design Measuring 2.7 by 2.4 by 1.5 inches (HWD), the black MKE 200 is exceptionally lightweight at 1.5 ounces and has a built-in cold shoe mount for easy, quick attachment to DSLRs or compatible mobile device cases. The cylindrical enclosure is all metallic grille—...