The Sennheiser classic par excellence

• over the decades there were several versions which differed in connectors, color and the bass roll-off switch
• cardioid pattern
• withstands high sound pressure levels
• 5-step bass roll-off switch
• brilliant sound due to pronounced boost above 1 kHz with a maximum peak of about 6 dB at 5 kHz
• the items for hire are the types MD421-N (light gray/2x), MD421-U4 (black/3x) and the currently sold MD421-II (black/2x).
• manufacturing period: since 1960

Favourite applications: studio standard for toms and guitar amp. Also superbly suitable for: bass drum, snare, percussion and saxophone