Sennheiser MD42

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Sennheiser MD42

Sennheiser

MD42

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 164458
Model: MD42
Price: $204.60

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The MD 42 is a workhorse mic, a classic for a reason. It’s built like a tank and sounds surprisingly good for a broadcast dynamic—warm and clear, though not overly detailed. Ideal for field reporters, broadcasters, and anyone needing a reliable, rugged mic that rejects background noise.

Product Description

Sennheiser MD42, MicrophoneThe MD 42 is a high quality, dynamic, omnidirectional microphone. It was developed for rough use in live reporting and interviews on radio and television. The MD 42 is easy to handle, because the special design avoids wind and handling noise problems.

  • The dynamic cult microphone
  • For reporter application
  • Wind and pop resistent through double mesh head
  • Shock mounted capsule
  • Low handling noise
  • Polar pattern: omnidirectional
  • Frequency range: 40 - 18
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 350 Ω
  • Length: 250 mm
  • Diameter: 49 mm
  • Weight: 360 g
  • Optional clamp MZQ 800
  • Optional windshield MZW4032ANT
PROS
  • • Robust double mesh head effectively rejects wind and plosives
  • • Shock-mounted capsule minimizes handling noise for clean recordings
  • • Omnidirectional pickup captures natural room ambience and sound sources
  • • Durable construction withstands demanding on-location reporting environments
CONS
  • • Limited frequency response compared to studio condensers, lacking detail in highs
  • • Significant weight makes prolonged use tiring, especially with accessories
  • • Omnidirectional pattern picks up unwanted background noise readily

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Range 40 - 18,000 Hz
Connector XLR
Weight 360 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MD 42 has a slightly warmer, more natural sound than the SM68, which can be a bit brighter and more aggressive. Both are durable, but the MD 42 feels a touch more robust.
While the omni pattern is forgiving, the MD 42 will pick up room reflections. It's usable in less-than-perfect spaces, but careful mic placement and potentially some acoustic treatment are recommended.
Absolutely. The MD 42's impedance is manageable for most portable recorders, but you'll want to use a good quality XLR cable to avoid noise and signal loss.

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