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Comparison of Sennheiser MD Series Microphones
| Microphone |
Polar Pattern |
Frequency Response |
Input Sensitivity (1 kHz) |
Key Features |
Current Price (USD) |
Official Product Page
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| MD 441-U |
Supercardioid |
30 – 20,000 Hz |
1.8 mV/Pa ±2 dB |
- Five‑position bass roll‑off filter
- Brilliance switch (+5 dB above 3 kHz)
- Integral pop filter
- Leatherette finish, studio‑grade clarity || $1,249 || Sennheiser MD 441-U
|
| MD 431-II |
Supercardioid |
40 – 18,000 Hz |
2.0 mV/Pa ±3 dB |
- Exceptional feedback rejection
- Shock‑mounted capsule
- Hum compensating coil
- Magnetic reed on/off switch || $549 || Sennheiser MD 431-II
|
| MD 421-II |
Cardioid |
30 – 17,000 Hz |
2.0 mV/Pa ±2.5 dB |
- Large diaphragm dynamic
- Five‑position bass roll‑off switch
- Rugged build, versatile for instruments
- Broadcast and studio classic || $399–449 || Sennheiser MD 421-II
|
| MD 435 |
Cardioid |
40 – 20,000 Hz |
1.8 mV/Pa (‑54.9 dBV/Pa) |
- Lightweight aluminum‑copper voice coil
- Nuanced high‑frequency reproduction
- Spring‑mounted capsule reduces handling noise
- Hum compensation coil, rugged metal design || $399–439 || Sennheiser MD 435
|
| MD 445 |
Supercardioid |
40 – 20,000 Hz |
1.6 mV/Pa (‑55.9 dBV/Pa) |
- Newly developed aluminum‑copper voice coil
- High‑resolution, direct sound with strong presence
- Extreme feedback resistance
- Rugged metal build, shock‑mounted capsule || $383–499 || Sennheiser MD 445
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