MD 421-II - Diamonds I Sennheiser

[@panosskentzos]

I just bought one and I have to say, wow, I bought it for instrument recordings, but man, it also sounds fantastic on vocals! Even though I own and love tube condensers and ribbons, this is awesome, articulate, yet not clinical, with a smooth range of proximity effect, and the variable HPF is extremely useful, but actually also colorful, I'm a "fix it at the source" kind of guy and that feature really spoke to me. I might have just found my favorite dynamic (maybe until I try the 441 😎)

[@sennheiser]

Also amazing on bari sax

[@farid1280]

I am happy that I managed to buy one of these great masterpieces last year. That is really appreciated. It is my top microphone.

[@jamestdawson]

An exceptionally well written and produced video. And a great mic! I have been using the MKH416 for voice overs and the MD421 for mic'ing a guitar cab. But I tried the 421 for voice and it works exceptionally well.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

I love this microphone.

[@ccr508]

The MD 421-II.....the SM7B killer. Why pay nearly twice as much for a dynamic? THIS is a great mic....and now with the price drop......can't go wrong. Thanks Sennheiser!

[@ramencurry6672]

Both mics are about the same price

[@Statist0815]

20 Years ago I asked the on a stage: "Can I use my 421 for alto sax?" During sound check the audio engineer raised his hands and said: "Perfect. Don't need any EQ".

[@sennheiser]

It's a GREAT sax mic, especially for Alto. It can take the edge off of the bell timbre without giving up any of the bite from your articulations.

[@kb3sjq]

I just purchased one of these and it sounds truly delightful.

[@Goth108]

Do you recommend this microphone in the role of a room mic, for recording acoustic sessions or a band session with a single mic while still aiming for clean sounding results? And if not, which microphone of yours would you suggest for this use?

[@sennheiser]

A room mic is certainly a personal choice, and how you process it after truly matters. If you have acoustic music and are looking to give it some depth in that price range, try an MK4 or e914 in the room (or two if you're feeling like stereo). They are condenser mics and will give you a bit more nuance. For anything loud that needs to be tamed while up-close (percussion, sax, brass) with minimal signal bleed, the MD 421 is untouchable.

[@tw364]

Very well done and true. I've used MD-421's at a lot of Rock and Top 40 stations in the 80's. I still own a MD=421-U-5 as well as the MD 421. excellent for on-air or audio production. The SM7-B is dull in comparison.

[@ramencurry6672]

Try it for your opera singing

[@b0ss__li]

Make an episode about the legendary SKM5200 please❤️

[@AlienMax95]

Is this mic good for singing/vocals?

[@jesusvivian]

It does everything!!

[@i.shadrin]

it's awesome for vocals

[@ThatSuperSpicyGuy]

It picks everything up. How you will sound depends on your level of skill (you get to manipulatethe original sound). Its known for use in concerts, recording of vocals and instruments its a great mic

[@peoplelikeus3684]

Is this microphone suitable for podcasting?

[@SuperJulie14]

I’d recommend the Sennheiser MK4

[@larryhinze9314]

@@SuperJulie14 If you have a sound proof room, this is better at background noise rejection being a dynamic. I use a Miktek PM9...many say it sounds like this.

[@SuperJulie14]

@@larryhinze9314 oh yeah definitely. Forgot to mention that.

[@SuperJulie14]

This microphone is perfect for podcasting though. I just prefer the extended clarity and range of the condensers given you have a quiet environment and a sufficient sound proofing.

[@iveritnet]

In a regular room paired with a Cranborne EC1, works great as it needs at least 60.

[@reubenbraganca1884]

im first here as well lol