Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Multipurpose Dynamic Microphone

Overview of Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Multipurpose Dynamic Microphone

Anything. This is the mic for that.
If you've heard music, you've heard the MD 421 - a legendary Sennheiser microphone featured in countless award-winning performances and productions over the last five decades. Continuing that legacy, MD 421 Kompakt delivers the same legendary performance as the original MD 421 and MD 421-II but in a truly multipurpose package - including a completely redesigned mounting clip. Just like the originals, MD 421 Kompakt features a cardioid pickup pattern and remarkable dynamic range, delivering crystal-clear sound reproduction engineered to handle whatever the creative process requires in live sound and recording applications.

Full sonic brilliance
Crafted with precise German engineering and decades of audio expertise, MD 421 Kompakt captures every nuance, every detail, and every emotion at any sound level with stunning clarity. Whether you're recording the complexities of vocals, the thunderous roar of drums and guitar cabs, or the intricate details of instruments, MD 421 Kompakt ensures every sound is reproduced with remarkable precision - in the studio or on the stage.

Features

• Legendary MD 421 performance, handles exceptionally high sound pressure levels in demanding environments
• Delivers incredibly clear sound reproduction, capturing pristine audio with remarkable fidelity and detail
• Compact, multipurpose size offers enhanced versatility for any recording and live sound environments
• Redesigned mounting clip is securely affixed to the microphone for easy, worry-free mounting with any application
• Rugged German engineering to withstand the rigors of touring and heavy studio use while ensuring consistent performance
• Effective feedback rejection helps maintain focus on the source audio for crystal-clear sound reproduction
• Features a rugged frame with a stainless-steel basket, and gold-plated XLR connectors for durability and longevity
• Optional MZH Drum Clamp securely screws into the MD 421 Kompakt mounting clip to create a fail-safe mechanism for drum miking
• Innovative internal bass tube ensures accurate and extended low-end response, reinforcing rich and full-bodied sound without sacrificing clarity
• Wide frequency response range of 30 Hz17 kHz, allowing for faithful reproduction of both the lows and highs
• Protective inner chassis enclosure reduces exposure to dust and humidity, preserving performance and longevity

Specifications

Frequency response: 30 - 17,000 Hz
Transducer principle: pressure gradient transducer
Pick-up pattern: cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, at 1 kHz): 2 mV/Pa +/-2.5 dB
Electrical impedance: 250 Ω
Min. terminating impedance: 1 kΩ
Dimensions: 122 x 49 x 84 mm
Weight: 159 g
Connector: XLR-3