What type of microphone is the Sennheiser 421?
What type of microphone is the Sennheiser 421?
Dynamic
Sennheiser MD 421-II/Type
The Sennheiser MD 421 🎙 This classic robust, cardioid dynamic was introduced as a general purpose microphone in the broadcast industry in 1960 following the success of its omnidirectional counterpart, the MD 21.
What is the Sennheiser 421 used for?
The microphone is popular with recording engineers, used in the production of all genres of music. The MD 421 is primarily used for drums, guitar amplifiers, woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments. It is known for its almost linear frequency response in the bass range up to 1,000 Hz.
Does Sennheiser 421 need phantom power?
The MD 421-II is a dynamic microphone and does not require 48V Phantom Power to operate.
What is are the polar pattern S of the Sennheiser 421?
The Sennheiser MD421 MKII is a newer model of one of the classics. The 421 is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern that has a frequency response range from 30 Hz to 17 kHz. This mic can be found in studio recording sessions, on stage performances, and used in radio broadcast.
What can you do with a Sennheiser MD 421 microphone?
The large diaphragm, dynamic element handles high sound pressure levels, making it a natural for recording guitars and drums. The MD 421’s full-bodied cardioid pattern and five-position bass control make it 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.
What are dynamic microphones used for at Sennheiser?
Here at Sennheiser we use dynamic microphones for distortion measurements on loudspeakers at very high sound pressure levels. At Sennheiser we have measured the SPL and THD inside a large 2″ driver/horn combination with a MD 421.
What should THD be on Sennheiser HD 25 plus?
At Sennheiser we have measured the SPL and THD inside a large 2″ driver/horn combination with a MD 421. The max SPL this combination was able to produce was 150 dB and the THD level recorded by a MD 421 was below 1% (produced by the driver not by the mic)