Sennheiser MD 435
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Sennheiser
MD 435
Product Info
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The MD 435 is a workhorse vocal mic – built like a tank and delivers a solid, reliable performance. It's a great choice for lead singers in rock, pop, and R&B bands needing a mic that can handle high sound pressure levels and reject feedback; it’s a dependable choice for live sound.
Product Description
- Sennheiser MD 435
- Dynamic Vocal Microphone
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 40 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 163 dB
- Impedance: 245 Ohm
- Free field sensitivity: -54.9 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV)
- Spring-mounted capsule for shielding body-borne sound
- Dimensions (L x Ø): 181 x 47.5 mm
- Weight: 350 g
PROS
- • Robust, all-steel construction inspires confidence on stage.
- • Cardioid pattern effectively rejects bleed, great for loud environments.
- • Spring-mounted capsule minimizes handling noise, a crucial detail.
- • Clear, intelligible vocal reproduction; cuts through a dense mix.
CONS
- • Can be a bit dark sounding, lacking bright airiness for some vocal styles.
- • Higher impedance requires a quality preamp for optimal performance.
- • Relatively heavy, might be fatiguing for extended handheld use.
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Key Features
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
-54.9 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV)
Impedance
245 Ohm
Connector
XLR
Weight
350 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MD 435 has a smoother, darker tone than the SM58, less aggressive and more refined, but still plenty of presence.
Absolutely; it substantially reduces those annoying bumps and thumps you get when handling a microphone, particularly useful for energetic performers.
Given the 245 Ohm impedance, a preamp with a low output impedance (under 600 Ohms) will ensure you get the best possible signal and avoid any loss of high-end frequencies.
