The Sennheiser e 604 Microphone is a rugged, cardioid instrument microphone that is specially designed to handle the high sound pressure levels of drums, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments without distortion. It captures frequencies between 40 Hz and 18 kHz, doing so at sound pressure levels in excess of 160 dB without nasty distortion.

Based on the design of the well-regarded MD 421 microphone, the e 604 features a dynamic transducer, which does not require phantom power, and its cardioid polar pattern is effective in minimizing pickup and feedback at the off-axis sections of the capsule. An integral stand mount screws directly onto mic stands, but the included clip of the microphone attaches the microphone to the rim of a drum or the bell of saxophones. A slight bump between 4 and 5 kHz allows instruments to cut through the mix. 

Here, three e 604 microphones are bundled together for your convenience. With these three mics, you could capture the snare, rack tom, and floor tom of a drumset. Another usage could be three different horns within a horn section. The decision is yours—with three microphones at your disposal, there are quite a few options indeed.

Dynamic Element Microphone    Based on MD 421 Design    For Drums & Woodwind Instruments    Cardioid Polar Pattern    Handles SPLs over 160 dB    40 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response    Fast Transient Response    Reinforced-Fiberglass Body    Integrated Clip Mount    3 Microphones in 1 Package

• Based on MD 421 microphone design.
• Compact dynamic microphone
• Handles sound pressure levels of 160 dB and above without distortion
• Impact-resistant fiberglass-reinforced housing
• Simple handling and flexible positioning
• Low sensitivity to handling noise
• Humbucking coil
• Integral stand mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this turn on and off?

A: From the product page: "The MKE 400's auto-power function uses plug-in power (2 to 10V) from your device to automatically turn it on and off, preventing unnecessary battery drain." In other words it will turn on and off automatically when you turn the camera on and off.

Q: 2. Can this mic be used with the Sony PXW X70 camcorder?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone can be used with the XLR inputs on the Sony PXW-X70 Professional XDCAM Compact Camcorder.

Q: 3. What is the best xlr cable for using this on the Sony FX3?

A: The Sony FX3 does not come with an XLR input, so you would need an XLR audio handle or adapter. Assuming this is already taken care of, you can use any 3-pin XLR cable with the Sennheiser MKH416. A right-angle cable such as BH #KOM3001.5R would minimize the footprint of your rig, and a low-profile cable such as BH #CACTLPXR10BL would minimize it further.

Q: 4. How long does it take to recharge the battery?

A: The AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera will take 2-3 hours to recharge the battery.

Q: 5. Is there a softie designed for this shotgun? I’m looking for this to be my main run and gun due to the smaller size but a softie is a must.

A: Rycote 12cm Super-Softie Wind Shield for Shotgun Mics B&H # RYSS12M

Q: 6. I`m a wildlife photographer the majority of the time looking to start videoing my subjects. Will this mike work in this setting?

A: The Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation), BH # SEMKE400M, will pick up wildlife and ambient outdoor sounds from relatively close distances.

Q: 7. Does this model output a clean HD hdmi signal when idle?

A: Yes, the AKASO Brave 4 Pro Action Camera supports clean HDMI output.

Q: 8. Does the camera have a clock that can be synchronized to GPS time?

A: The AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera will not have an internal time stamp that can be synchronized with GPS time.

Q: 9. Is MKH 416 good to capture toddler voices (2-4 years) outdoors? Any better alternatives?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone is an excellent microphone for capturing anyone's voice while outdoors. There are many other shotgun mics that would also work, but the MKH 416 is one of the best. You could also use individual wireless lavalier microphones for each person, if the toddlers would be able to tolerate wearing the mics and transmitters.

Q: 10. can this microphone be attached to a r5 using the smallring camara cage?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone can be used with the Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera and mounted on a compatible SmallRig camera cage, either in a cold shoe mount or by using a thread adapter. The MKE 400 has a 3/8" female thread on the bottom of its shoe mount and the camera cage has 3/8" and 1/4"-20 female mounting threads. You can use an adapter like the Impact 3/8" to 3/8" Adapter Spigot (B&H # IMCA115) or the Kupo 3/8"-16 Male to 1/4"-20 Male Thread Adapter (B&H # KUKG007512).