MKE 600
Instruction manual
MKE 600
Important safety instructions
1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product.
2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product.
Always include all instructions when passing the product on to third parties.
3. Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts specified by the manu-
facturer.
4. Caution: The protective basket and pop shield must be completely dry when
you mount them on the microphone. Moisture can cause malfunctions or
damage to the capsule.
5. Connect the microphone only to microphone inputs and supply units that
provide 48V phantom powering in accordance with IEC 61938.
6. Do not attempt to open the product housing on your own. The warranty is
voided for products opened by the customer.
7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the product has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, when the product has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
8. Use the product only under the conditions of use listed in the specifications.
9. Let the product come to ambient temperature before switching it on.
10. Do not operate the product if it was damaged during transportation.
11. Always run cables so that no one can trip over them.
12. Keep the product and its connections away from liquids and electrically
conductive objects that are not necessary for operating the product.
13. Do not use any solvents or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the product.
14. Caution: Very high signal levels can damage your hearing and your loud-
speakers. Reduce the volume on the connected audio devices before
switching on the product; this will also help prevent acoustic feedback.
Intended use
The product is designed for indoor use.
It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not
named in the corresponding instruction manual.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from improper use or
misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting the products into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
MKE 600
Delivery includes
• MKE 600 shotgun microphone
• MZS 600 shock mount
• MZW 600 foam windshield
• KA 600 adapter cable
• Instruction manual
• Storage pouch
Delivery includes
• MZQ 600 microphone clamp
• MZH 600 “hairy” windshield
• KA 600i connection cable for mobile devices with 3.5 mm TRRS jack
connection
For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner:
www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.
The MKE 600 shotgun microphone
The MKE 600 is the ideal video camera/camcorder microphone able to hand-
le even demanding filmic challenges. Due to its high directivity, the MKE 600
picks up sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointing and
effectively attenuates noise coming from the sides and rear. The switchable
“Low Cut” filter additionally minimizes wind noise.
Because some video cameras/camcorders do not provide phantom power, the
MKE 600 can also be battery powered. A battery on/off switch prevents the
battery from discharging prematurely; “Low Batt” is displayed.
Features
• Pronounced directivity
• Maximal rejection of side noise
• Switchable “Low Cut” filter minimizes wind noise
• Phantom or battery powering
• Battery switch with “Low Batt” indicator
• Rugged all-metal housing
• Very good suppression of structure-borne noise
• Supplied with foam windshield, shockmount and adapter cable for cameras
with 3.5 mm jack connection
MKE 600
Product overview
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1 Foam windshield attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB
2 “Low Cut” switch
3 LED operation indicator
4 BATT ON/OFF battery switch
5 Lower part of the microphone body (covers the battery compartment)
6 XLR-3 socket (male)
7 Shock mount with flash mount adapter
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Putting the MKE 600 into operation
The MKE 600 offers a choice of phantom powering via the XLR connection or
internal battery powering.
P48 phantom powering via XLR connection
f Connect the XLR-3 socket (female) of the microphone cable to the XLR-3
socket (male) of the microphone 8.
f Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the video camera/cam-
corder or recording device. The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED P48 phantom powering
grün switched on; the microphone is operational
If phantom powered via the XLR connection, the microphone is conti-
nuously in operation (the BATT ON/OFF battery switch has no function).
Internal battery powering
f Unscrew the lower part of the microphone body 5 by turning it in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
f Insert a battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V). Observe correct
polarity when inserting the battery.
f Screw the lower part of the microphone body 5 back to the microphone by
turning it in the direction of the arrow.
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f Set the battery switch 4 to ON to switch the internal battery on or set the
battery switch to OFF to switch the battery power off.
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3
The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED Internal battery power
lights up red for approx. 1 second
after switch-on and then goes off
switched on; operating time: up to
approx. 150 h
lights up red permanently
“Low Batt”, battery is almost empty;
approx. 8 h of remaining operating
time after initial display
flashes briefly red on switch-on
battery is empty; the microphone is
not operational
When not using the microphone for extended periods of time, remove the
battery to prevent self-discharge.
„Low Cut“ verwenden
f Set the “Low Cut” switch 2 to the desired position.
2
Switch position Frequency response of the microphone
linear frequency response
frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated to reduce
wind and impact noise
MKE 600
Cleaning and maintaining the MKE 600
CAUTION
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO LIQUIDS!
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the
mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the pro-
duct.
f Keep all liquids away from the product.
f Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
Technical data
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid/lobar
Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity with P48 powering: 21 mV/Pa
with battery powering: 19 mV/Pa
Max. SPL with P48 powering: 132 dB SPL
with battery powering: 126 dB SPL
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted
with P48 powering: 15 dB (A)
with battery powering: 16 dB (A)
Power supply 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3 or
battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5
V/1.2 V)
Current consumption with P48 powering: 4.4 mA
Operating time with battery approx. 150 h
“Low Batt” indicator < 1.05 V; approx. 8 h of remaining operating
time after initial display
Diameter 20 mm
Length 256 mm
Weight 128 g (without battery)
Operating temperature -10 °C bis +60 °C
MKE 600
Polar diagram
30°30°
0°
0
5
10
15
20
25
dB
60°60°
90°90°
120°120°
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
10
00 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
150°150°
180°
Frequency response curve
1.00
dB V
-2
0
-3
0
-4
0
-5
0
-6
0
-7
0
50 Hz
100
100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kH
z
Linear
„Low Cut“
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany, Publ. 09/22, 536956/A02
