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Published on 11/02/11 at 10:59Specification Detail
Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 40kHz-16kHz
Impedance 250 ohms
Exceptionally good feedback rejection
Shock mounted capsule provides very good rejection of handling noise
Hum compensating coil
Integral pop filter
Includes quick release clamp
Length 7.9"
Width 1.9"
Depth 1.9"
Weight .55 lbs.
OVERALL OPINION
I'll start by saying this is the best dynamic microphone I've ever used. It is fantastic on just about everything! I found a great use for it with male vocals, snare, toms, kick drum, percussion, electric guitar, and bass. I'm certain it would excel at other applications, like winds and brass, and other acoustic instruments. The mic has a nice immediacy of the transient attack, and it still gives a sparkle on the top end that rivals great condenser mics. The lows and low mids are extremely rich and detailed, while still picking up nice breathiness from vocals. This is a "secret weapon" type mic - everyone knows about the more famous older brother mic, the MD421, but I think the 431 is even better. They have similar frequency responses, but I prefer the polar pattern of the 431 for more precise miking, and the 431 is easy to hold in the hand, for live rockin' vocal performances!
This is George Massenburg's favorite snare mic, and Dave Grohl's favorite vocal mic for a reason - it rules! I'd honestly love to have a full complement of them - enough to top and bottom mic all toms, snare, and kick of a drumset. The problem with that is, they're danged expensive! But honestly, the mic is fully worth it. If you have something that you like an SM-57 on, this will do the job just as well, only it will sound better! An added bonus is that the microphone has a really cool, distinctive look, so it helps in that regard. I highly recommend the Sennheiser MD431 for nearly any microphone application.
Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 40kHz-16kHz
Impedance 250 ohms
Exceptionally good feedback rejection
Shock mounted capsule provides very good rejection of handling noise
Hum compensating coil
Integral pop filter
Includes quick release clamp
Length 7.9"
Width 1.9"
Depth 1.9"
Weight .55 lbs.
OVERALL OPINION
I'll start by saying this is the best dynamic microphone I've ever used. It is fantastic on just about everything! I found a great use for it with male vocals, snare, toms, kick drum, percussion, electric guitar, and bass. I'm certain it would excel at other applications, like winds and brass, and other acoustic instruments. The mic has a nice immediacy of the transient attack, and it still gives a sparkle on the top end that rivals great condenser mics. The lows and low mids are extremely rich and detailed, while still picking up nice breathiness from vocals. This is a "secret weapon" type mic - everyone knows about the more famous older brother mic, the MD421, but I think the 431 is even better. They have similar frequency responses, but I prefer the polar pattern of the 431 for more precise miking, and the 431 is easy to hold in the hand, for live rockin' vocal performances!
This is George Massenburg's favorite snare mic, and Dave Grohl's favorite vocal mic for a reason - it rules! I'd honestly love to have a full complement of them - enough to top and bottom mic all toms, snare, and kick of a drumset. The problem with that is, they're danged expensive! But honestly, the mic is fully worth it. If you have something that you like an SM-57 on, this will do the job just as well, only it will sound better! An added bonus is that the microphone has a really cool, distinctive look, so it helps in that regard. I highly recommend the Sennheiser MD431 for nearly any microphone application.