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Sennheiser MD 21-U

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This item is warranted for 3 years
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Ref.: 170660

Description

Essential Information About the MD 21 U Reporting Microphone

  • Omnidirectional dynamic capsule for uniform 360-degree capture, ideal for interviews and reporting.
  • All-metal construction and special steel grille, designed to withstand field use.
  • Very low sensitivity to handling noise, plosives, and wind for clean recordings without a bulky windscreen.
  • Smooth frequency response (40-18 kHz) providing clear and natural reproduction of voice and ambient sounds.

A Reporting Classic, Still Relevant Today

A true benchmark for mobile studios and newsrooms, the MD 21 U has established itself as a reliable, robust, and clear interview microphone. The "U" version features a universal 3-pin XLR connector, ensuring immediate integration with portable recorders, cameras, and modern audio interfaces.

Who Is This Microphone For?

The MD 21 U is intended for journalists, content creators, podcasters, and sound recordists seeking intelligible and consistent capture in all circumstances. In the studio, it also excels as a supplementary or ambient microphone, as well as for reinforcing an instrumental ensemble without excessive coloration.

Design and Key Features

Controlled Omnidirectional Capsule

The omnidirectional pattern naturally captures speech, even when the microphone moves or switches between speakers. The timbre remains stable off-axis, limiting level variations and maintaining the coherence of the sound scene.

Handling Noise and Plosive Management

The fully metal housing and mechanical engineering reduce handling noise. The special steel grille acts as a first barrier against wind and plosives, ensuring clear speech both outdoors and indoors.

Balanced Sound Reproduction

Its extended frequency response from 40 to 18,000 Hz, with a smooth curve, preserves consonant articulation while avoiding harsh sibilance. The result is a natural and intelligible sound, ready for broadcast or editing.

Simple and Robust Integration

The nominal impedance of 200 ohms and XLR output ensure compatibility with most preamps. The integrated threading facilitates mounting on stands for roundtable discussions, voice-over work, or extended ambient recordings.

Technical Specifications

Transduction and Directionality

  • Transducer: dynamic
  • Directionality: omnidirectional

Audio Performance

  • Frequency response: 40 to 18,000 Hz
  • Free-field sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa (+/- 2.5 dB)

Impedance and Load

  • Nominal impedance: 200 ohms
  • Minimum load impedance: 200 ohms

Connectivity

  • Output: XLR-3

Construction and Dimensions

  • Housing: fully metal
  • Grille: special steel
  • Integrated threading for microphone stand
  • Dimensions: 137 x 65 x 67 mm
  • Weight: approx. 280 g

Finish

  • Color: black
Brand reference number: 000292
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