I've done a review - but not a normal comparison, but how different mics work better in different positions for different tones and playing styles.

very unscientific, but i did get all mics as close to coincident as reasonably possible. signal chain:

mic -> onyx 1640 -> firewire -> tracktion -> normalized -> .aiff file

what is the best possible thing you would put an MD421 mic on?

that is, if you only have 1 md421, what would you use it for? obviously it'd be nice on a tom, but without matching mics would you really want to?

so answer the question

-dave

OK, I've posted the samples of the mics you were asking us about.

Here's some info:

Kick Drum:
Tama 22"
Beater Head: Evans (forget model)
Reso Head: Factory (with non-factory hole)
DW single pedal w/ felt (needs some TLC - it's rather noisy), no falam-slam on head.

Okay so I'm about buy either a RODE K2, Shure KSM44, Blue Baby Bottle, or the Sennheiser e914 and md421(together as an option). I'm recording acoustic guitars, electric guitars, piano's, harmonica's, mandolins, and both male and female vocals. I'm just wondering what you guys would pick and what your thoughts are on them.

Hi there,

This week I bought an MD421HN from a guy that found it in his attic. I haven't really used for recording yet, but so far I like what I'm hearing.

Just curious about when this thing was made. It's the white/grey 421HN model which was sold in the US as 421HL (high / low imp). It has the old script Sennheiser logo, it's made in Germany and the serial# is 17491.

Hello all,

I have a sick 70s creamy white MD421 which seems to have the common problem of having an impact transfered to the cartridge and now sounds honky.

the state of the indian distribution of pro audio.. reason why i loath having to purchase locally.

Just got this mail :

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your enquiry.

We regert to inform you that the model quoted MD 421 II has been discontinued,
please find below our revised quote.

can anyone help me find a link with a description of the Sennheiser md 421 II roll off switch. there is a s and m and i could take the time and listen tot the differnce but i am too lazy, can some just tell me really fast or give me a link. the manuels are in german or austrian or something no english
thanks
steve

Hi RO members

Silly, I know.. but I found it most unhelpful to find no instructions in the box of how the 5point bass roll-off feature worked.

Can anyone enlighten me? One end says S and the other M with three points in between.