Sennheiser MD 42 Omni Dynamic Microphone

The Sennheiser MD 42 is a rugged handheld microphone designed for electronic-news-gathering (ENG) and field production (EFP) applications. The dynamic capsule features an omnidirectional polar pattern and that ensures maximum intelligibility without having the microphone pointed directly at the talker. The rugged MD 42 is built to withstand the rigors of use on the road. Shock-mounted capsule ensures low handling noise. The MD 42 is a professional choice for interviews, live broadcasts and more.

Sennheiser MD 42 Features

• Two-ply sound inlet basket provides increased protection from wind and pop noise
• Rugged metal housing
• Rubber mounted capsule (or Elastically mounted capsule) ensures low sensitivity to handling noise
• Omni-directional pick-up pattern ensures excellent speech intelligibility without having to point the microphone directly at your interview partner

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• Transducer TypeDynamic
• Polar PatternOmnidirectional
• Frequency Response40 Hz - 18 kHz
• Output Impedance350 ohms
• Sensitivity2.0 mV/Pa
• Connector3-Pin XLRM
• HousingBlack Finish
• Dimensions
  • Height: 250 mm
  • Diameter: 49 mm
  • Net Weight: 360 g

About Dynamic Microphones at Sound Productions

If you’re looking for an all-purpose, heavy-duty microphone, look no further than a dynamic microphone. Equally outstanding in both the studio and live on stage, dynamic mics are an affordable, versatile, and classic option for nearly every miking application. Popular uses include live performances, studio recordings, man-on-the-street style interviews, as well as podcasts that aim for a professional “radio voice” polish.

Dynamic microphones work using a coil attached to a magnet. When sound waves cause the coil to vibrate up and down against the magnet, an electromagnetic current is induced; in simple terms, this turns the sound into an electronic signal to be channeled into a recorded version or—in the case of live sound—into a speaker to distribute the sound to the audience.