Sennheiser MD 421
The dynamic microphone used on drums, amplifiers and wind instruments.
The MD 421 was one of Sennheiser’s first great successes and has been made for more than sixty years. It handles high sound levels and gives a clear, full sound.
The microphone became common on snare drums and tom-toms and on guitar amplifiers. It is part of the studio’s standard equipment.
Materials: Metal, dynamic capsule
Manufacture: Made by Sennheiser in Wedemark near Hanover from 1960.
The compact body that widens towards the head.
The bass roll-off switch on the body.
The graphite-grey finish.