Sennheiser MD Series Microphones
Comparison of Sennheiser MD Series Microphones
| Microphone | Polar pattern | Frequency response | Input sensitivity (1 kHz) | Key features | Current price (USD) | Official product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD 441-U | Supercardioid | 30–20,000 Hz | 1.8 mV/Pa | Five-position bass roll-off filter Brilliance switch (+5 dB above 3 kHz) Integral pop filter High rejection, condenser-like clarity |
$1,249 | Sennheiser MD 441-U |
| MD 431-II | Supercardioid | 40–18,000 Hz | 2.0 mV/Pa | 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 | Large-diaphragm dynamic Five-position bass roll-off switch Rugged build, versatile for instruments |
$399–449 | Sennheiser MD 421-II |
| MD 435 | Cardioid | 40–20,000 Hz | 1.8 mV/Pa | Aluminum-copper voice coil Open, detailed vocal sound Spring-mounted capsule reduces handling noise Hum-compensation coil |
$399–439 | Sennheiser MD 435 |
| MD 445 | Supercardioid | 40–20,000 Hz | 1.6 mV/Pa | Tight focus, extreme feedback resistance High-resolution, direct sound Shock-mounted capsule Rugged metal build |
$383–499 | Sennheiser MD 445 |