Sennheiser MD 421 Compact - The Ultimate Dynamic Cardioid Microphone with Drum Clamp
Unleash your creativity with this multipurpose microphone!
Designed for both live performances and recording sessions, the MD 421 Compact delivers legendary sound quality. It offers remarkable dynamic range and pristine sound reproduction, just like its predecessors.
A microphone for the ages
For decades, the MD 421 has been a staple in the music industry, featured in countless award-winning performances. The Compact version continues this legacy, providing the same exceptional sound for all your creative needs.
German engineering at its best
Crafted with precision German engineering and decades of audio expertise, the MD 421 Compact ensures stunning clarity at every sound level. Whether in the studio or on stage, it reproduces every sound with remarkable precision.
Redesigned for convenience
The MD 421 Compact features a completely reengineered mounting clip that attaches securely to the microphone. This makes it easy to mount on any standard microphone stand, ensuring a stable connection for all your applications.
Versatile and rugged
Ready for any recording or live-sound environment, the MD 421 Compact adapts effortlessly. Its smaller form factor is low-profile, lightweight yet rugged, making it perfect for professional use. It also offers an extremely wide frequency range with an inner bass tube for a rich and balanced tone.
Features
- • Legendary performance, handles high sound pressure levels
- • Delivers crystal-clear sound reproduction
- • Compact size for enhanced versatility
- • Redesigned mounting clip for easy installation
- • Rugged German engineering for durability
- • Effective feedback rejection for clear sound
- • Stainless-steel basket and gold-plated XLR connectors
- • Optional drum clamp for secure drum miking
- • Extended low-end response for rich sound
- • Wide frequency response range of 30 Hz–17 kHz
- • Protective inner chassis for dust and humidity protection
Tech Specs
Frequency Specifications
- Sensitivity: (mV/Pa)
- Audio frequency response: 2mV +-2.5dB
Connectivity
- Connection: Wired
- Connectors: 3-pin XLR
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The Sennheiser MD 421 Compact is a dynamic cardioid microphone designed for live performances and recording sessions. It's perfect for musicians, audio engineers, and anyone who needs high-quality sound. With its compact size, it's easy to carry and set up, making it ideal for on-the-go use. The microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response range of 30 Hz - 17 kHz, and a sensitivity of 2mV +-2.5dB. It also has a rugged design with a stainless-steel basket and gold-plated XLR connectors for durability and longevity.