The Sennheiser classic par excellence

• over the decades there were several versions which differed in connectors, colour and the bass roll-off switch
• cardioid pattern
• tolerates high sound pressure level
• 5-position bass roll-off switch
• brilliant sound due to a boost above 2 kHz
• the items for hire are of the MD421-U4 type and the currently sold MD421-II (both black and with XLR connectors)
• manufacturing period: since 1960

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