Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Product no: 9000-0130-6648 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The name is already pretty familiar, so it's little surprise that in the tight form of the Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt, you're getting all of the dynamics and detail of an OG MD 421, just a lot smaller. Redesigned for miking up drums, guitar amplifiers and wind instruments, this microphone is just 12 centimetres long so it can be neatly worked into tighter spaces to mike up the resonant head of a snare or the lower cymbal of a hi-hat. Compared to the original MD 421, the Kompakt edition features an integrated microphone mount, removing the possible horror when you realise you've forever lost the microphone clip. While the body has been shrunk down and the now-unnecessary bass roll-off switch has been removed, what does remain is the enormous dynamic range, the condenser-flavoured detail and the sheer quality of sound this microphone has been capturing since the '60s.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: The MZW Drums microphone clip seen in the images serves illustrative purposes only and is not included.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Especially for	universal
Minimum frequency	30 - 34 Hz
Maximum frequency	17 - 17.9 kHz
Maximum SPL	> 160 dB
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-54
Microphone impedance	250-299 ohms
Polar pattern	cardioid
Instrument microphone type	stand mount

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	370 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	26,5 x 12,5 x 8,0 cm

Product specifications

Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt
dynamic instrument microphone
the legendary Sennheiser MD 421 but smaller
integrated microphone mount
dimensions: 122 x 49 x 84mm
weight: 159g

Adam W. 15 December 2024

Wrote the following about Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Instrument Microphone

All of the sound of a full size MD 421 but substantially smaller and also lower cost! Industry standard tom mic

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The Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt: Tight & Trusted

Friday 25 October 2024 By Kim | Bax Music

In 2011, the Sennheiser MD 421 microphone was awarded a coveted spot in the TEC Hall of Fame. This renowned dynamic microphone was first introduced in 1960 and has been considered one of the most adaptable and flexible microphones of all time. Now, Sennheiser drop an extra-tight and manageable edition: the MD 421 Kompakt.