Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

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The Sennheiser MD 421 sound and SPL handling you know and love -- in a smaller body with a smarter mount. It's a classic on drums, horns, amps, and more!

The Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt is a more compact version of the classic MD 421 microphone.

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. Anything. This is the mic for that.

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 stainless-steel basket,… read more 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 Hz-17 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
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- Type: Dynamic
- Element: Large-diaphragm moving-coil
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 17 kHz
- Sensitivity: 2 mV/Pa +/- 2.5 dB
- Output Impedance: 250 Ω
- Connector: XLR 3-pin (gold-plated)
- Magnet: Not specified by manufacturer
- Coil: Hum compensation coil

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Standard Black, with MZH Drum Clamp

  • Shipping Weight: 0.91 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 700589

Standard Black

  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 700587

80th Anniversary Edition Vintage Grey, with MZH Drum Clamp

  • Shipping Weight: 0.79 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 700705

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-736-6434
Email: support@sennheiser.com
Web: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/service-support
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Color: Standard Black
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