Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt
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MD 421 Kompakt
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The MD 421 Kompakt is a seriously reliable workhorse mic. It's a fantastic, affordable alternative to the full-sized 421, retaining much of its character while being lighter and more maneuverable. Perfect for guitar cabs, toms, brass, or vocals needing a warm, focused tone – it’s a go-to for gigging musicians and studio engineers alike.
Product Description
- Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt
- Microphone
- Reliable and durable microphone suitable for all applications - speech
- guitar miking
- brass
- toms
- live and studio
- Same capsule as MD 421-II with excellent feedback suppression
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 30 - 17.000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 2 mV / Pa +- 2
- 5 dB @ 1 kHz
- Redesigned mounting clip
- Connector: XLR-3 male
- Dimensions: 122 x 49 x 84 mm
- Weight: 159 g
- Includes storage pouch
- • Robust zinc die-cast body offers excellent durability for stage and studio use.
- • Cardioid pattern provides focused pickup and excellent feedback rejection on stage.
- • Shares the renowned capsule of the MD 421-II, delivering a balanced, clear sound.
- • Compact size and redesigned clip make it easy to position on toms and guitar cabs.
- • Lacks a pad switch, making it potentially unsuitable for extremely loud sources.
- • While versatile, its frequency response leans towards a darker, more mid-focused sound.
- • The mounting clip, while improved, can still be a bit fiddly to secure reliably.
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