The mic has been designed to solve a typical challenge encountered by DSLR users: capturing focused stereo sound from the filmed object. DSLR filmmakers have always had a hard time getting good sound from their camera-mounted stereo microphone.
The new MKE 440 achieves this task. Thanks to two mini-shotgun microphones and a new stereo technique, it records the sound from within the camera angle, beating any mini AB, MS or XY arrangements.
While these classic stereo set-ups also capture sound and noises from the sides – including any comments from the camera operator or people next to them – the two mini-shotguns of the MKE440 are mounted in a V-shape arrangement that predominantly picks up the sound from within the direction of filming and rejects the majority of off-axis noise from outside the camera focus.
The matched mini-shotguns of the MKE 440 feature super-cardioid pick-up patterns that overlap to create a front focus. The microphones are shock-mounted internally to reduce any handling noise and are protected against wind noise by a stainless steel micro-mesh. For strong wind, a special hairy cover is available as an accessory.
For more details, head to sennheiser.com.au.
