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Sennheiser Pro Audio Professional MD 421-II Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

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Style: MD 421-II


Features

  • Rugged professional microphone
  • Five position bass roll-off switch
  • Effective feedback rejection
  • Clear sound reproduction
  • Easy handling due to pronounced directivity

Description

The MD 421 II continues the tradition of the MD 421, which has been one of Sennheiser's most popular dynamic mics for over 35 years. The large diaphragm, dynamic element handles high sound pressure levels, making it a natural for recording guitars and drums. The MD 421's full-bodied cardioid pattern and five-position bass control make it an excellent choice for most instruments, as well as group vocals or radio broadcast announcers. One listen and you'll know why it's a classic. From the Manufacturer Sennheiser MD 421-II Microphone Extremely versatile, robust legendary cardioid microphone The MD 421 II is one of the best known microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications. The large diaphragm, dynamic element handles high sound pressure levels, making it a natural for recording guitars and drums. The MD 421's full-bodied cardioid pattern and five-position bass control make it an excellent choice for most instruments, as well as group vocals or radio broadcast announcers.

Connectivity Technology: XLR


Connector Type: XLR


Special Feature: Large diaphragm, dynamic element for handling high sound pressure levels, five-position bass roll-off switch, effective feedback rejection, and rugged design various recording conditions broadcasting applications.


Compatible Devices: Radio


Polar Pattern: Unidirectional


Audio Sensitivity: 3 db


Microphone Form Factor: Handheld


Power Source: Corded Electric


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.


Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 db


Number of Channels: 1


Audible Noise: 77 db


Color: black


Enclosure Material: Aluminum


Item Weight: 160 g


Item Dimensions: 2.32 x 2.32 x 2.32 inches


Antenna Location: Singing


Brand: Sennheiser


Model Name: MD421II


Model Number: 44


Built-In Media: microphone


Unit Count: 1 Count


Global Trade Identification Number: 44


Manufacturer: Sennheiser


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 615104009844


Item Type Name: Handheld Wireless Microphone


Mfr Part Number: MICMD421II


Warranty Description: 2 years.


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    • A classic and a staple to have in your gear pile
This mic has been around forever for a reason. It is an extremely versatile microphone that can be applied in many roles. A big part of the versatility is a relatively high output level, large diaphragm and the really well engineered variable high pass filter ring. The high pass filter selector takes this from a very powerful bottom end response for capturing bass cabinets and toms to being able to thin it out to use for things like an overhead mic for drums or communications grade speech recording. For voicover or singing work you will need to manage plosives with pop filters or application of compressors. It has a great articulate quality for voice with the emphasis on the upper mid-range frequency response. Once managed it performs very well across many types of voices. I have a lot of low frequency energy in my voice and run these at the mid-point selection of the high pass filter selector. Works great. The cardioid pattern has a nice forgiving sweet spot to it allowing for some freedom of movement with a predictable and manageable proximity effect. With practice you can get some great dynamic speech results as well as vocal effects while singing. If you are strictly doing voiceover work and don't have appropriate outboard processing gear or experience with processing, other mic designs like the EV RE series, the Rode or the Heil PR40 may make it easier for you, but this microphone has broader applications. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020 by Kingsqueak
    • Nice Microphone!
We used these every day, for 25-years while I was in radio. Very nice mic - versatile and well built!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024 by Mark Urso
    • Best Dynamic Mic Ever
This is the best dynamic mic ever, in my humble opinion. Although I do respect the versatility of others dynamics I have and use in specific occasions, such as the SM57 and the e906, the MD421 is at a higher level and too much better for recording drums (snare, toms and kick), bass and guitar amps. I do recommend this mic and will acquire more of it in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020 by Marcelo Elias
    • Great mic for toms
I’m not a sound engineer, buy I’ve tried 5 different microphones on my toms. This one’s the only one that sounds really good. It’s also the most expensive one I’ve tried. I’m sure there’s a $2k mic out there that sounds better than this one, but this is the most I’m willing to spend to mic up my drum set. One thing though. It’s pretty large so think how and where you’re going to place it before spending your money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019 by Y.
    • This Mic is Outstanding!
I have been using a Shure SM7B and EV RE20 in lieu of the Sennheiser MD 421. Whereas both aforementioned mics are great in their own rite, I'm kicking myself for holding off on acquiring the MD 421. This mic is outstanding! Absolutely beautiful clarity coupled with the ability to handle high SPLs make this mic a MUST have. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020 by Lordusk
    • Really nice mic, but has some sharp highs.
I like the sound of the mic with an SM57, but it has some sharp highs that need to be tamed in post. To prevent those highs at the source, I would tilt it slightly off-axis. The is a must have in any mic closet!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015 by ChrisMichigan
    • Really great radio mic
I'm using this as a broadcast microphone running it through a Symetrix 528e. It sounds great. Worlds better than the RE20 it has replaced. Pay attention to the 5-position roll off switch as you can get pretty different sounds depending on how much you are rolling off. We set it on M, which is the flattest setting and in my opinion the best sounding. Major bang for buck. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019 by Ronson Blünderbuss
    • Great acoustic guitar mic
I do home recording; mostly acoustic based guitar tracks. This microphone delivers a warm, yet crisp recording in my "studio" (my spare bedroom). I was a little reluctant to buy a microphone online, but I was pleasantly surprised with the result. The truth is there is no way to really test out a microphone anywhere except where it's going to be used. One final thought...I always send my songs to a friend for feedback and she immediately noticed the difference in the guitar sounds between my other microphone (a baby bottle) and the Sennheiser so the improvement wasn't just noticeable to me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014 by Randall Griffith

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