Sennheiser Professional MD 421 Kompakt Multipurpose Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

Anything. This is the mic for that.
If you’ve heard music, you’ve heard the MD 421 — a legendary Sennheiser microphone featured in countless award-winning performances and productions over the last five decades. Continuing that legacy, MD 421 Kompakt gives you the best of the original MD 421 and MD 421-II microphones in a streamlined, truly multipurpose size.

MD 421 Kompakt Multipurpose Dynamic Microphone - Features
- Legendary MD 421 performance, delivers incredibly clear sound reproduction, capturing pristine audio
- Compact, multipurpose size offers enhanced versatility for any recording and live sound environments
- Rugged German engineering to withstand the rigors of touring and heavy studio use
- Effective feedback rejection
- Features a rugged frame with stainless-steel basket, and gold-plated XLR connectors
- Innovative internal bass tube
- Wide frequency response range of 30 Hz–17 kHz
- Protective inner chassis enclosure reduces exposure to dust and humidity
- Optional MZH Drum Clamp securely screws into the MD 421 Kompakt mounting clip

Full sonic brilliance
MD 421 Kompakt capture every nuance, every detail, and every emotion at any sound level with stunning clarity. Whether you're recording the complexities of vocals, the thunderous roar of drums and guitar cabs, or the intricate details of instruments, MD 421 Kompakt ensures every sound is reproduced with stunning precision — in the studio or on the stage.

Focusing on the source
Equipped with a cardioid pickup pattern and an extremely wide frequency range, MD 421 Kompakt excels at isolating your desired sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise and feedback — meaning your captured sound is always pure and focused. Additionally, a bass tube inside the microphone housing reproduces sound with an incredibly accurate and extended low-end response, ultimately producing a rich and balanced tone with full spectrum clarity.

Engineered for versatility | Designed for mobility
Its smaller form factor is low-profile, lightweight yet rugged, and built to withstand the rigors of professional use. With durable components and an inner chassis enclosure that helps reduce dust and humidity, the microphone's performance is constructed for long-term reliability. On the road or in the studio, you can trust in the durability and dependability of Sennheiser engineering.