13/08/2024
Acre toys #21 Sennheiser MD 441 Dynamic Microphone
These scribblings are independent thoughts with no affiliation to any company and will be intentionally unscientific…
The Sennheiser MD 441 is a supercardiod dynamic microphone that looks (first) and sounds (second) beautiful. I have struggled with 421’s at times, feeling like the mid range feels too wide and uncontrolled, and I am Always looking for a smoother sm57 alternative. Enter the MD441 which was first released in 1971. Perhaps it’s due to the polar pattern but I have always been drawn to the focus of these mics. They most certainly impart a timeless sort of sound as well. There are roll off options and it can take heap loads of volume. I use it primarily on clean and dirty guitars and basses, as well as drums and louder percussion. And then there is the imitation leather sides….aah, a beautiful microphone.