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Amazing Vocal Performance and Studio Secret Weapon!

Many people consider the MD 431 II Sennheiser's best dynamic mic for live vocals. But here's an insider tip: pro recording engineers are using the MD 431 II on snare drums for a bright, crisp sound! This mic works in live performance and in the studio.

Sennheiser MD 431 II Microphone at a Glance:
  • A vocal mic for your star - or a tool for your studio
  • Supercardioid design with clean, transparent sound
  • Generation II features add sturdiness, improve sound

A vocal mic for your star - or a tool for your studio
Sennheiser calls the MD 431 II a vocal mic, and it's a great one. The MD 431 II is a high-quality, supercardioid dynamic microphone that sounds great and looks great onstage. The bonus is the MD 431 II's performance in the studio, especially for snare drums and percussion instruments. That's due to its presence peak above 2kHz, which provides accurate capture of percussive transients.

Supercardioid design with clean, transparent sound
The MD 431 II's supercardioid pattern has excellent noise rejection, which contributes to its stage performance. It has a custom-tailored frequency response to achieve added transparency. A nearly frequency-independent, polar pattern gives the MD 431 II incredibly high gain before feedback and provides uncolored off-axis response.

Generation II features add sturdiness, improve sound
This generation of the MD 431 has a new rugged steel housing with a steel mesh grille to help it hold up onstage. Plus, The MD 431 II's shock-suspended capsule, and a hum-bucking coil reduce handling and mechanical noise. Upgraded internal electronics handle proximity effect, and a recessed On/Off switch prevents embarassing dropouts.

Sennheiser MD 431 II Microphone Features:
  • Supercardioid dynamic mic for stage and studio use
  • Exceptionally good feedback rejection
  • Frequency response 40Hz-18kHz
  • Shock mounted capsule provides very good rejection of handling noise
  • Hum compensating coil
  • Integral pop filter
  • On/Off switch can be locked in the "ON" position
  • Includes quick release clamp
The Sennheiser MD 431 II is a pro performer onstage or in the studio!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-18kHz
  • Output Impedance: 250 ohms
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Weight: 0.55 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 001605

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Rated 5/5

Best Dynamic vocals microphone.

It's becomes my my favorite dynamic vocals microphone among my microphone collection,it's tone my voice at all levels of frequency in live music and sounds almost like studio performance.
Rated 5/5

Great Microphone

Rok Ali loves the sound of her voice on this microphone. We are pleased with the quality of the Sennheiser microphones.
Rated 5/5

Best Mic I've Ever Owned!

I switched from Shure to Sennheiser a few years ago because of the warmer vocal reproduction of my deeper voice. I had great success with my 835 and 945 mics. Then I tried the MD 431 II and was blown away! At first I noticed that MD 431 was lighter than my 945 and was a little concerned until I tired it. The sensitivity and power of this mic is incredible. Its a keeper.
Music background: Am a solo performer (keyboard player-singe) doing ~100 gigs yearly.
Rated 5/5

MD 431 Sennheiser Mic.

Used Shure mics over 30 years was introduced to Sennheiser e935 and was super impressed of vocal quality over Sm58..Finally hit me as a solo guitar player and singer vocals are equally or more important to the audience and needed to upgrade vocal mic and not just have a quality acoustic guitar.Spend a bit $ dollars but the MD 431..2..Sennheiser wowed me once again and got more complements from my performances..Very warm smooth non harsh deliverery..Wish I knew years ago.Money well spent for those that care....Good folks at Sweetwater.
Rated 5/5

Great mic for the price

I ordered two mics in the same price range (Shure KSM8, and the Sennheiser MD 432 II). Both were a significant improvement over the Shure58 beta's that I have been using. I have selected the Sennheiser because it fits my singing style better. It produced a nice round mellow sound that I was hoping for. I also liked the on-off switch on the mic. The Shure KSM8 was also very nice, but was somewhat harsher; it took more control to produce the rounder sounds I was looking for. Thanks to Sweetwater for recommending both mics.
Music background: classically trained violinist who now is singing with a jazz band

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