Compare six in-stock Sennheiser microphones, from camera-mounted shotguns to two-person wireless kits, with prices and practical buying advice.
Camera-mounted audio with headphone monitoring
The Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone Gen II costs $219. It suits a camera operator who wants a shoe-mounted microphone with its own monitoring connection. Its supercardioid pickup pattern favors sound in front of the microphone. Placement still follows the camera, so pointing the lens and getting the microphone near the speaker remain separate concerns.
The useful controls are a three-step sensitivity switch and a low-cut filter. Sensitivity adjustment helps match the microphone output to the source level; the filter reduces low-frequency sound. An integrated headphone jack has volume adjustment, allowing listening directly from the microphone. Built-in wind protection and an internal suspension mount address wind and handling noise.
Sennheiser lists approximately 100 hours of operation from two AAA batteries, with automatic power on/off when connected to DSLR/M cameras. The microphone weighs 3.3 oz and measures 5 inches long. Interchangeable 3.5mm TRS and TRRS connections accommodate camera or mobile-device inputs that use those connections.
Boom-mounted dialogue with battery or phantom power
The Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone is $349. For independent film or documentary dialogue, its boom-mount form factor allows microphone placement separately from the camera. Its supercardioid/lobar pattern provides directional pickup, but aiming it toward the speaker still matters.
The main practical distinction is power flexibility. It operates from 48 V phantom power or one AA battery, which is not included. Sennheiser lists approximately 150 hours of battery operation. The maximum sound-pressure rating changes with the power source: 132 dB SPL on phantom power and 126 dB SPL on battery power. Those figures describe its handling of loud sources, not a promise about recorded dialogue quality.
A selectable 100 Hz high-pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble, such as traffic or air-conditioning noise. The listed frequency range is 40 Hz to 20 kHz, and the microphone weighs 4.52 oz. Choose this over the MKE 400 for its boom-oriented placement and power options, rather than the MKE 400's camera-mounted monitoring controls.
A moisture-resistant shotgun for location recording
The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone costs $1,049. Its specific reason for consideration is location work in humid conditions. Sennheiser attributes its humidity resistance to the RF condenser design, and lists it for professional video, location and television recording.
This is a stand/boom-mount microphone with a three-pin XLR output, powered by 48 V phantom power, with a tolerance of ±4 V. Unlike the MKE 600's selectable filter and power switch, the MKH 416 has no switches, buttons or dials. It measures 9.84 inches long and weighs 6.17 oz, useful figures when planning a boom setup.
Sennheiser lists a 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range, 13 dB A-weighted equivalent noise level and 130 dB maximum SPL. Its directional pattern approaches lobar above 2 kHz, so the pickup behavior varies with frequency. The supplied MZW415 foam windscreen helps minimize wind noise. Buy it for the humidity-resistant design and phantom-powered location setup, not simply because it is the most expensive microphone here.
Two-person wireless with internal recording
The Sennheiser Profile 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Audio System costs $329. It is the direct choice here for an interviewer and guest who both need microphones. The package includes two clip-on transmitters with built-in microphones and a two-channel receiver, rather than requiring both speakers to share one microphone.
Each transmitter has internal recording capability. That provides a local recording option in addition to the wireless feed, a useful distinction for interviews that cannot readily be repeated. The microphones are omnidirectional, so their pickup is not narrowly aimed like the shotgun models. Clip-on placement keeps the microphone with the person instead of the camera.
The system uses 2.4 GHz digital wireless and lists up to seven hours of battery life. Its charging bar stores and powers the components. Included USB-C, Lightning and camera connection accessories support moving between cameras and mobile devices. Digital audio travels over USB-C, while a 3.5mm TRS output provides the analog camera connection.
Wireless with XLR and 3.5mm transmitter options
The Sennheiser XSW-D Portable ENG Set Digital Cam-Mount Combo Mic Setup 2.4 GHz is $429. Its reason to choose it over the Profile is the supplied combination of XLR and 3.5mm transmitters. That suits an operator who wants to alternate between a lavalier setup and an XLR audio source.
An omnidirectional lavalier microphone is included. The set uses one-touch operation, and muting is available from either the transmitter or receiver. Sennheiser also supports switching between multiple transmitters linked to one receiver. That is useful for changing sources; the Profile's two-channel receiver is the more direct fit for recording two people at once.
Sennheiser rates wireless range at up to 250 feet in optimal, line-of-sight conditions. Treat that as a conditional range figure, not a guaranteed working distance. Battery life is up to five hours per charge, with USB-C charging. The receiver connection is a lockable 3.5mm TRS output, which is a concrete connection detail to check against the recording device before buying.
Digital UHF wireless with app control
The Sennheiser EW-DP ME 2 Wireless Lavalier Set - R1-6 (520 - 576 MHz) costs $749. It suits filmmakers who want a digital UHF lavalier system with remote setup and monitoring controls. This R1-6 version operates from 520 to 576 MHz, rather than the 2.4 GHz band used by the Profile and XSW-D sets.
Sennheiser lists 134 dB dynamic range and 1.9 ms latency. Bluetooth handles synchronization and control, with monitoring and control through the Smart Assist app. Smart Notifications provide troubleshooting and system guidance. These are workflow differences, not just a different wireless frequency printed on the box.
Rated battery life is up to 12 hours for the transmitter and seven hours for the receiver. External USB-C charging and powering apply to the receiver. The components are magnetically stackable. The omnidirectional lavalier has a 50 Hz to 18 kHz response, while the system response is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Neither audio-response figure should be confused with the 520–576 MHz radio band.
How to choose
- Keep the microphone on the camera: MKE 400 Gen II, $219, with headphone monitoring and interchangeable TRS/TRRS connections.
- Put dialogue on a boom: MKE 600, $349, with AA battery or phantom-power operation.
- Prioritize humidity resistance: MKH 416-P48U3, $1,049, with an RF condenser design and XLR output.
- Record two speakers: Profile 2-Person, $329, with two clip-on microphones and internal recording.
- Alternate wireless source connections: XSW-D Portable ENG Set, $429, with XLR and 3.5mm transmitters.
- Choose digital UHF with app control: EW-DP ME 2 R1-6, $749, operating at 520–576 MHz.
All six are in stock at Unique Photo.
Prices at Unique Photo
- Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone: $1,049.00
- Sennheiser EW-DP ME 2 Wireless Lavalier Set - R1-6 (520 - 576 MHz): $749.00
- Sennheiser XSW-D Portable ENG Set Digital Cam-Mount Combo Mic Setup 2.4 GHz: $429.00
- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: $349.00
- Sennheiser Profile 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Audio System: $329.00
- Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone Gen II: $219.00
Prices as of November 7, 2026. Browse more: Microphones, Sennheiser at Unique Photo.
Frequently asked questions
Which Sennheiser microphone system records two people at once?
The Sennheiser Profile 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Audio System includes two transmitters with built-in microphones and a two-channel receiver. Each transmitter also supports internal recording.
Does the Sennheiser MKE 600 need phantom power?
The MKE 600 can use 48 V phantom power or one AA battery. The battery is not included, and Sennheiser lists approximately 150 hours of battery operation.
Which Sennheiser shotgun microphone is moisture-resistant?
The MKH 416-P48U3 is moisture-resistant, with an RF condenser design that Sennheiser describes as highly resistant to humidity. It costs $1,049.
Can the Sennheiser MKE 400 Gen II connect to a phone?
The MKE 400 Gen II provides interchangeable 3.5mm TRS and TRRS connectivity for cameras or mobile devices with matching connections. It also has a separate headphone output with volume adjustment.