Overview
The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a highly directional shotgun microphone designed for filmmakers and content creators seeking professional audio capture. Its lightweight, all-metal construction ensures durability while remaining portable for on-the-go use. The MKE 600 excels at isolating sounds from the direction it’s pointed, rejecting side and rear noise, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor shoots. A switchable “Low Cut” filter further minimizes wind and handling noise, enhancing clarity during interviews and cinematic recordings.
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Quick Start Guide
You will need a Sennheiser MKE 600, an XLR Cable & a Recorder or Camera with XLR inputs.
(Vended separately)
First Steps
Decide on Power
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- Shotgun mics require 48v Phantom Power: This is given through an internal battery or from the recorder. Check that the recorder you're using can provide +48v.
Internal Battery
- To using the Internal Battery compartment:
- Unscrew the lower part of the microphone body 5 by turning it in the direction of the arrow.
- Insert a battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V).
- Screw the lower part of the microphone body 5 back in the direction of the arrow.
Powering On & Off
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- Using Battery Power: Set the battery switch 4 to the ON position to switch the internal battery
Low cut Switch:
- The switchable “Low Cut” filter minimizes wind and handling noise, enhancing clarity during interviews and cinematic recordings.
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Troubleshooting
Q: There is no sound.
A: The mic is a condenser mic and requires phantom power, make sure it is on or that the battery is charged! / The recorder you're using might be muted, or the levels are very low.
Q: The sound is distorted
A: The recorder or camera is set to automatically adjust levels. Change to manual level adjustment.
Q: The sound is very quiet/low.
A: The input sensitivity on the recorder or camera is set too low. Increase sensitivity.
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Compatible EDC Accessories
Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability
- Sony PCM-D10 Recorder
- Zoom F8N Recorder
- Sound Device 633 Recorder
- Canon C70 Camera
- Panasonic AG-CX350 Camera
- Fuji X-T3 (with an XLR adapter)
- Cannon R5C
Tips & Tricks
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The Microphone is directional:
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- Make sure it's pointing in a direction to maximize the sound it can pick up, think about what direction a person might be facing and how the sound travels in the space, instead of just aiming generally at a subject mouth from any angle.
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