Sennheiser MD 421-II
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Sennheiser
MD 421-II
Product Info
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The MD 421-II is a workhorse mic, plain and simple. It’s fantastic for snare drums, guitar amps, and even brass instruments – anything needing a solid, reliable, and present sound. This mic is a great choice for gigging musicians and studios needing a versatile, durable option.
Product Description
Sennheiser MD 421-II, Dynamic Microphone
- The MD 421 is one of the most famous microphones in the world. Due to its sonic qualities
- it can be used in various recording situations and in all areas of sound transmission technology. The 5-stage bass switch underlines the all-round qualities.
- Suitable for voice
- guitar
- wind instruments and drums
- Very robust
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- 5-Stage switch Bass
- Good feedback rejection
- Transparent sound reproduction
- Frequency range: 30 Hz – 17
- 000 Hz
- Free field
- no circuit sensitivity (1kHz): 2 mV / Pa (- 3 dB)
- Nominal impedance: 200 Ohm
- Min. load impedance: . 200 Ohm
- Dimensions: 215 x 46 x 49 mm
- Weight: approx 385 g
- Includes microphone clamp for 3/8" thread
- • Robust zinc die-cast body ensures exceptional durability on stage and in the studio
- • 5-stage bass switch allows tailoring low-frequency response to various instruments/sources
- • Cardioid polar pattern provides excellent isolation and feedback rejection
- • Transparent sound reproduction captures detail across a wide frequency spectrum
- • Can sound slightly clinical compared to more vintage-voiced microphones
- • Relatively heavy, which can be fatiguing on stand use for extended periods
- • Less versatile than some multi-pattern condenser microphones for nuanced vocal recordings
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