If youve heard music, youve 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 completelyredesigned mounting clip. Just like the originals, MD 421 KOMPAKT features a cardioid pickup pattern and remarkabledynamic range, delivering crystal-clear sound reproduction engineered to handle whatever the creative process requires inlive sound and recording applications.

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, 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
• Min. terminating impedance: 1 k
• Dimensions: 122 x 49 x 84 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Connector: XLR-3