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MD 421-II
Dynamic microphone

The MD 421 II is one of the best known microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the
most diverse record ing conditions and broadcasting applications. The five position bass control enhances its ‘all-round’
qualities.

FEATURES DELIVERY INCLUDES

• Rugged professional microphone • Microphone MD 421-II
• Five position bass roll-off switch • Microphone clamp for 3/8" thread
• Effective feedback rejection • Instruction manual
• Clear sound reproduction
• Easy handling due to pronounced directivity

PRODUCT INFORMATION

MD 421-II Art. no. 000984

MZA 421 Art. no. 576103
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MD 421-II
Dynamic microphone

ACCESSORIES

MZT 100 Art. no. 001883 MZW 421 Art. no. 000536

SPECIFICATIONS POLAR PATTERN

0°
Frequency response 30 – 17,000 Hz 0
30° 30°
Transducer principle pressure gradient trans- 5
ducer
10
Pick-up pattern cardioid 60° 60°
15
Max. rejection at 180° 18 – 2 dB 20
Free-field open-circuit sen- 2 mV/Pa (= -54 dBV) 25
sitivity ±2.5  dB
90° dB 90°
Electrical impedance 200 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 200 Ω
Insentivity to magnetic field < 5 µV / 5 µT
at 50 Hz 120° 120°

Dimensions 215 x 46 x 49 mm
Weight approx. 385 g 150° 150°
Connector XLR-3 180°
125 Hz 2000 Hz
250 Hz 4000 Hz
500 Hz 8000 Hz
1000 Hz 16000 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE

dBv
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90 Hz
0
0

00
0

00
00
0
50
20

00
00
50
20
10

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,0
1,0

5,
2,

20
10

Basscontrol „M“ Dip resulting from bass control

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