When you’re buying for anyone with a passion for video or filmmaking, it can be hard to know where to start. However, many creatives focused on honing their visual artistry – and camera and lens collections! – can often overlook how great sound can bring their work to life and take their content to the next level. From mobile kits for vlogging, shotgun mics for the most demanding environments, to an ultra-convenient digital wireless lavalier for crystal-clear dialogue, this festive season #TuneinwithSennheiser and give the gift of great sound.
MKE 200 Mobile Kit: If you’re buying for a keen vlogger or content creator that’s often on the move, Sennheiser’s MKE 200 Mobile Kit is the ideal gifting choice for those seeking to step up their smartphone content. Compact enough to even fit in a pocket for go anywhere convenience, the kit includes Sennheiser’s MKE 200 directional on-camera microphone and Smartphone Clamp, as well as a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod. The MKE 200, which is suitable for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and smartphones, features a built-in windscreen and shock mount to help reduce handling noise while the durable solid aluminium Smartphone Clamp with soft runner grips allows for both portrait and landscape orientation. The Manfrotto PIXI features a locking ball head which can be adjusted with the push of a button, making composing shots a breeze.
MKE 400: Perhaps you’re buying for someone that needs just a bit more control? Sennheiser’s MKE 400 is a compact, highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone that is designed to isolate and enhance audio for video, which can be quite ideal for creating content during not-so-quiet festivals, like Diwali. Just like the MKE 200, the MKE 400 includes built-in wind protection and integrated shock absorption, but this model offers even more features to ensure the best possible recordings. The MKE 400 is fitted with a low-cut filter and three-step sensitivity switch to give you full control over the sound and features a headphone monitoring output with integrated digital volume control. Two AAA batteries are all that is needed to power the microphone for up to 100 hours of continuous audio capture.
XS Lav USB-C: This brilliant value mic is a great choice to give the gift of better audio with mobile devices and computers – and it’s especially great for enhancing dialogue. The XS Lav USB-C is an omni-directional clip-on lavalier mic that delivers a clear, natural sound for interviews, vlogs, podcasts and more. Also available is the XS Lav Mobile with 3.5mm TRRS connector and the XS Lav USB-C Mobile Kit, which adds the Smartphone Clamp and Manfrotto PIXI to the USB-C lavalier microphone to create an ideal vlogging and podcasting bundle.