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Sennheiser MD 421 II

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's made this one 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 means 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.

Sennheiser MD 421 II at a Glance:
  • Cardioid mic with outstanding performance in diverse recording and live situations
  • Excellent feedback rejection and 5-position bass rolloff to virtually eliminate proximity effect
  • Exceptionally sturdy design with dust-resistant inner chassis

A cardioid mic for a host of applications!
The MD 421 II is one of the best known microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications.

Feedback rejection and bass rolloff
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 rolloff 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
  • Easy handling due to pronounced directivity
  • Acoustic components enclosed in inner chassis-reduced sensitivity to dust and humidity
  • Internal bass tubes-accurate low end response
  • Handles exceptionally high sound pressure

The Sennheiser MD 421 II: a pro mic that belongs in your collection!
Specification Detail
Freq. Response 30 Hz-17 kHz
Kind Dynamic
Notes 5-Position Bass Roll-Off. Mic clip included.
Polar Pattern Cardioid

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Reviews
based on 16 customer reviews

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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.

I love my 421!

by Rob from Missippi {that\'s how we say it}
January 6, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer
This is my first choice dynamic every time. It sounds great on anything you put it in front of. And, it's a tough trooper. I bought mine used, very used. It has dents in the grill, the black paint... read more [+] on the grill has almost completely flaked off, and part of the body is cracked to the point that I had to super-glue the mount to the mic (I recommend you just go ahead and glue the mount into place. The mounting method is the one thing that bothers me about this mic. Just ask anybody who has used one; they'll tell you the mount isn't very good). But even with all of that abuse, it sounds great. SM 57 letting you down? Use the 421. I still use 57's, but that's out of necessity, not choice.

I have two complaints about this mic: the mount system, and that I only own one. close [-]

THE Tom Mic

by K. Osborne from Tulsa, OK
October 11, 2009
Music Background: Producer / Recording Engineer / Musician
This has become my GO-TO tom mic. Seriously, it just sounds amazing. It's got the depth and punch of certain condensers, but is built like a 57--strong and durable! Now, it might confuse you that the ... read more [+]body is made of plastic, but don't take this lightly...it's heavy duty and will last you a long time.

Sounds great on toms, as well as guitar amps, bass amps, kick drum, and even vocals (usually screaming / intense / loud vocals). close [-]

A must have!

by Ben from Cincinnati, OH
October 9, 2009
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I bought two of these for toms and guitar amps - It performs spectacularly on those sources as others have mentioned, especially on floor toms. A great alternative or complement (amps) to the 57. Don'... read more [+]t get rid of your 57s, just have one of these handy in case you're looking for more body, or something different (better?).

It also makes a great mic for male vocals and bass cabs. In fact, it regular wins as "the mic" in shootouts for male vocals.

I just wish I had 3, or 4, or 5 of them..... close [-]
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