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Sennheiser MD421 II Microphone

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The Sennheiser MD421 II Mic is one of the best-known microphones in the world. Walk into any drum booth in any major studio and you'll most likely see Sennheiser MD 421 II mics on the toms. Talk to just about any seasoned FOH or recording engineer about their drum miking preferences for toms and percussion and the Sennheiser MD 421 II mic's name invariably comes up. Its excellent sound qualities also enable the MD 421 II microphone to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcast applications. The 5-position bass control enhances the Sennheiser MD421 II mic's all-round qualities. With very effective feedback rejection and a highly directional cardioid pickup pattern, placement is a cinch. The MD421 II microphone boasts rugged, reliable Sennheiser construction.


Sennheiser MD421 II Microphone Features:

  • 5-position bass control
    Very effective feedback rejection
    Highly directional cardioid pickup pattern
    Rugged construction






Sennheiser MD421 II Microphone

2 year warranty, including the Evolution wireless. Sennheiser Evolution wired mics have a 10 year warranty.

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  • My favorite all around mic

    As reviewed by Humungo bass Monster on 9/27/2006

    I can't say enough good things about this Sennheiser MD421 mic. I use this for guitar cabs, my bass cabs, snare drum, and even vocals and it sounds great. It doesn't distort even when I dime the volume on my bass amp and it sounds balanced unlike my other mics like the shure sm57 or AKG D112 which either don't have enough high end or have too much low mid honk sound.

    33 of 36 people found this review helpful.
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  • Best Mic I've Ever Had for Guitar Amp

    As reviewed by John LaFollette on 10/3/2008

    I've used a bunch of different mics on several different brands of guitar amps over the years. None come close to the clear full rich sound of the MD421. The best one before this was actually a PV kick drum mic, but the MD421 blows that in the weeds. I have always found SM57s, 58s, various Electrovoice, the Sennheisser E609 guitar mic, and others, to sound kind of thin, grainy, or honky. Most people love those mics, but I never have. They just could not duplicate the sweet rich glorious tones coming out of my amp. They ruined it actually. When I stick my ears in front of the speakers to hear the warm rich fullness coming out, those mics just do not translate that well at all. But the MD421 does. The sound is just full, rich, colorful and lively. No graininess or thinness whatsoever. fUnless I am playing on a PA system that is overly boomy, I leave the bass rolloff switch in the full-on position for a huge sound. Money very well spent if you are picky about sound quality.

    20 of 21 people found this review helpful.
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  • Best for floor tom

    As reviewed by Rick the Freak on 6/4/2010

    I've been used the sm52 on floor tom until I test the MD421. MD421 is better in this level of pressure.Now I use it to record my guitar and hammond amp too(whith great results)!Why four stars?The clip.

    8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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