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| Reviews Summary for Sennheiser MD421 II Dynamic Microphone |
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Reviews: 4
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $485
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Description: The MD 421 II continues the tradition of the MD 421 which has been one of Sennheiser's most popular dynamic mics for over 35 years. 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.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.sennheiserusa.com/
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K8JHR
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 17, 2011 10:56
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OK - but overkill in this application
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a legendary microphone for studio work, but is truly overkill for ham radio use. SSB uses very little speech frequency audio bandwidth, about 2600 Hz. The human speech audio frequency spectrum is only between 150 Hz and 4,000 Hz, so practically any microphone costing more than $10 will have sufficiently linear response and produce sound good on pretty much any transceiver. This is a good, high-quality, well-built microphone, but overkill and, I think, inappropriate tool for the job.
Nevertheless, it is a super quality, luxuriously and durably well made product, and if you have need for an excellent recording microphone for other applications or uses, then this could serve double duty in the ham shack.
James / K8JHR
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PD5L
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 11, 2009 13:56
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is there a better mic
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I use my MD421 U 4 on my IC 765 and a get lots of complements about my modulation. It replaced my SM 8 which is a great mic. I tried Behringer B1 but the sennheiser is the best.
A great piece of German technic.
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KI4UCO
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 30, 2009 19:02
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Great mic!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using MD421 mics for the better part of my 25+ year broadcasting career. It is an OUTSTANDING mic. So it was a no brainer that when I wanted a better mic for my HF station, the 421 got the nod. I get consistently good comments on my audio from my contacts. A great microphone!!!
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KF8RX
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Rating: 5/5
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May 2, 2005 23:41
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Best Dynamic Mic
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This dynamic microphone sounds like a condenser mic. No phantom power makes it a natural for ham radio. Though it is a bit on the expensive side for most hams, if you are interested in Hi Fi audio this is the mic for you. I bought mine used for $200. New, they are discounted to $350.
I am using it with a W2IHY 8-band EQ and an EQ plus. The improvement going from my Heil PR-20, a great mic in it's own right, was dramatic. This mic is so smooth, I can run as much bass as I care to with absolutely no muddiness. There is a five position bass cut off switch near the connector that really works.
If ever there was a mic that deserves a "5" this is it.
Eric, KF8RX
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