Dynamic Cardioid Microphone with High SPL Capacity and 5-position Bass Roll-Off Switch
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One of Sennheiser’s Best!
One of Sennheiser’s most popular microphones! It’s the MD 421-II’s versatility that has made this mic so widely acclaimed. Its ability to handle high pressure levels makes it a natural for guitars and drums, but that’s just the beginning. The MD 421-II’s full-bodied cardioid pattern and five-position bass control mean it’s an excellent choice for most instruments, as well as group vocals or radio broadcast announcers. One listen and you’ll know why it’s a classic.
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A cardioid mic for a host of applications!
The MD 421-II is one of the best-known microphones in the world. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications.
Feedback rejection and bass roll-off
The MD 421-II’s cardioid pattern offers outstanding feedback rejection, making it an excellent choice for live situations or recording environments where bleed from other instruments may be an issue. And the five selectable bass roll-off settings control proximity effect, so you can use the MD 421-II in close-miking situations and still get clean, clear response with no unnatural bass boost.
A sturdy, reliable mic
The MD 421-II has a glass composite housing and hardened stainless steel basket for rugged and durable performance in the studio or onstage. The sound inlet basket is refined steel for capsule protection. When you consider the lifetime performance and versatility of this mic, it’s easy to understand why the MD 421-II is world renowned for quality and value!
Sennheiser MD 421-II Features:
- Glass composite housing and hardened stainless steel basket — rugged and durable
- Five-position bass roll-off switch — compensates for proximity effect
- Frequency response 30Hz–17kHz
- Effective feedback rejection
- Clear sound reproduction
- Acoustic components enclosed in inner chassis — reduced sensitivity to dust and humidity
- Internal bass tubes help deliver accurate low-end response
- Handles exceptionally high sound pressure levels
- Mic clip included
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Tech Specs
- Microphone Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30Hz-17kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Color: Black
- Connector: XLR
- Weight: 0.85 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Mic clip
- Manufacturer Part Number: 000984
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Worth every penny!
Fantastic go-to tom mic!
Great Mic!
Great Mic!
Thanks to Kingsley! He always takes care of me when I order!
Highly recommended.
There's a reason everyone uses them...
The downsides:
-notoriously bad clip/mount. just use a piece of gaffers tape to keep the mic from slipping out. its worth the trouble, trust me.
-they don't like being bashed by a stick, so make sure you move them back a few inches if the drummer is not trained enough to avoid hitting the close mics with a stick. They aren't capable of taking a beating like an sm57, and they're 4x
as much. be gentle!
Do yourself a favor and get an extra one, because they're also excellent for micing the inside of kicks, and one hell of a vocal mic for live tracking with a loud band.
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Zac Borland
The Sennheiser MD421 has been the most legendary mic I've owned. It's been diversely used in all my recording applications from drums, guitars, bass, and even podcasts. The MD421 has been my most versatile mic in my locker. When recording toms I am able to capture the warmest mids, the thumping lows, and transparent highs. The MD421 has immaculate sound reproduction in my studio recordings and the noiseless output enhances my tones thanks to the 5 position bass roll off.
Nick Schenkel
The MD 421 is THE mic for getting a professional sound out of tom toms. It is also at home delivering warm, rich tones on guitar and bass amps. The mic itself is built like a tank, and is more than capable of withstanding the tortures of energetic drummers and the distress of life on the road. The only downside is that once you own one MD-421 you will want to get a couple more.
Stuart Niven
Listen to some of your favourite records, the MD 421 was probably there in the studio, helping the masters make history, on toms, guitar, and bass cabinets. Able to withstand the levels and pressures of nearly any musical source, in the studio and on the road they are built to perform. The MD 421 II is a go-to mic and one that you need in your collection if you are recording bands and instruments.
From their studio-standard MD 421 II drum mic to their trusty headphones and ultra-reliable wireless systems, there are countless good reasons why the artists and engineers here at Sweetwater are quick to recommend Sennheiser products. In our personal studios, you'll find plenty of HD 280 Pro headphones, e609 Silver cab mics, and other staples, while many of us rely on EW wireless in-ear systems onstage. Our long association with Sennheiser means we constantly have their latest products in stock and in our hands, so we're ready to tell you all about them. If you're looking for Sennheiser gear, then get the information you need from people who use it - trust your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.
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