{"product_id":"sennheiser-md-421-kompakt-multipurpose-cardioid-dynamic-microphone-with-drum-clamp","title":"Sennheiser MD 421 KOMPAKT Multipurpose Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with MZH Drum Clamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sennheiser MD 421 KOMPAKT with MZH Drum Clamp (also written MD 421 Kompakt, MD421 KOMPAKT, or MD 421 KOMPAKT + MZH DRUMS) is a multipurpose dynamic cardioid microphone built on the legendary MD 421 sound, in a compact body with a redesigned mounting clip. Sennheiser says it delivers the same performance as the original MD 421 and MD 421-II. The included MZH Drum Clamp screws into the mounting clip to create a fail-safe mount for drums, guitar cabs, and any other close-miking job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've heard recorded or live music over the last five decades, you've likely heard an MD 421. The KOMPAKT carries that sound forward in a smaller, lighter body that sits easily between drums, on a cab, or on a boom stand. A dynamic capsule, an internal bass tube, and a rugged German-built frame make it a dependable choice for loud stages and busy studio sessions, and it needs no power- only an XLR cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iframe-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gatYN9a7QtA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic, cardioid pickup pattern (pressure gradient transducer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30 Hz to 17 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles very high sound pressure levels in demanding environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal bass tube for accurate, extended low-end response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, multipurpose size: 4.8 × 1.9 × 3.3 in (122 × 49 × 84 mm), 5.6 oz (159 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned mounting clip, securely attached to the microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMZH Drum Clamp included: screws into the clip for a fail-safe drum mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged German engineering for touring and heavy studio use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged frame, stainless-steel basket, and gold-plated XLR connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner chassis enclosure helps keep dust and humidity out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedback rejection from the cardioid pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 3-pin XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iframe-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-5ycV5o9d6M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the MD 421 KOMPAKT Ideal For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrummers and engineers miking toms and snare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitar and bass cabinet recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive sound and touring engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudios, vocals, and instrument recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSennheiser MD 421 KOMPAKT microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMZH DRUMS drum clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.sennheiser.com\/assets\/MD_421_Kompakt_Product_Shot_In_Use_Studio_03.jpg\/Zz1kNWU5NzEyYWU3Y2YxMWYwYWE5OGVhNTViNWQyZmI4Ng==?width=1920\u0026amp;format=webp\u0026amp;quality=80\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMD 421 KOMPAKT vs Other Sennheiser Dynamic Microphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry several Sennheiser dynamic microphones. Here is how the MD 421 KOMPAKT with drum clamp compares. In short: choose this bundle if you want the MD 421 sound with a drum clamp included, the standard KOMPAKT if you'll mount it on a stand only, and the e 904 or e 604 if you need a dedicated drum microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandout Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMD 421 KOMPAKT + MZH Drum Clamp (this item)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic, cardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD 421 sound, compact body, drum clamp included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$275.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrums, guitar cabs, live and studio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMD 421 KOMPAKT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic, cardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame microphone, stand mount only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$299.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand-mounted studio and live use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSennheiser e 904\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic, cardioid drum microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade for drum miking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$219.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToms and snare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSennheiser e 604 (3-pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact dynamic, cardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree mics in one set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$429.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-mic drum kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.sennheiser.com\/assets\/MD_421_Kompakt_Product_Shot_In_Use_Stage_02.jpg\/Zz1kMmU2NGUyNmU3Y2YxMWYwYjViMzc2OGVlOGU5N2FlYQ==?width=1920\u0026amp;format=webp\u0026amp;quality=80\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included with the MD 421 KOMPAKT with MZH Drum Clamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microphone, the MZH DRUMS clamp, a pouch, a Quick Guide, and a Safety Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MD 421 KOMPAKT need phantom power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a dynamic microphone and needs no power source. Plug it into a mic preamp or mixer with an XLR cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the polar pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardioid. It picks up sound from the front and rejects sound from the sides and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the drum clamp for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MZH Drum Clamp screws into the MD 421 KOMPAKT mounting clip to create a fail-safe mount for drum miking, so the microphone stays in place on a rim or stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the MD 421-II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSennheiser says the KOMPAKT delivers the same performance as the MD 421 and MD 421-II in a more compact body with a redesigned mounting clip. The KOMPAKT has no bass roll-off switch, whereas our MD 421-II listing includes a 5-position bass roll-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.8 × 1.9 × 3.3 in (122 × 49 × 84 mm) and 5.6 oz (159 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connector does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3-pin XLR connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSennheiser lists a 2-year warranty for the MD 421 KOMPAKT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperatures can it operate in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSennheiser specifies an operating temperature of 5°F to 131°F (-15°C to +55°C) and 5% to 95% relative humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.sennheiser.com\/assets\/MD_421_Kompakt_Product_Shot_In_Use_Stage_24.jpg\/Zz1kNzA1N2M1Y2U3Y2YxMWYwYmZiMmJlYjQzYzY2MTIyYQ==?width=1920\u0026amp;format=webp\u0026amp;quality=80\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransducer principle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure gradient transducer, dynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePickup pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Hz to 17,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (free field, at 1 kHz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mV\/Pa ±2.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum terminating impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required (no battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°F to 131°F (-15°C to +55°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating relative humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 × 1.9 × 3.3 in (122 × 49 × 84 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 oz (159 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71533944045821,"sku":"H-SENN-MD421KOMPACT+DC","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2308\/3005\/files\/2121419.jpg?v=1791899826","url":"https:\/\/hollywooddj.com\/products\/sennheiser-md-421-kompakt-multipurpose-cardioid-dynamic-microphone-with-drum-clamp","provider":"Hollywood DJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}