Sennheiser MD 21-U
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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.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 40 Hz - 18 kHz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | wired microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | omnidirectional | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sennheiser MD 21-U compatible with a camera or portable recorder?
The 3-pin XLR output allows connection to cameras, portable recorders, and audio interfaces equipped with a suitable input. Its nominal impedance is 200 ohms.
What is the polar pattern for multi-person interviews?
The omnidirectional dynamic capsule maintains a stable tone when switching between speakers. The pickup remains consistent even if the microphone is moved.
Does the microphone limit handling noise and plosives?
Its fully metal housing reduces handling noise. The special steel grille provides protection against wind and plosives. This design is intended for speech both outdoors and indoors.
What is the frequency response of this dynamic microphone?
The frequency response ranges from 40 Hz to 18 kHz, with a free field sensitivity of 1.8 mV/Pa (± 2.5 dB).
Can it be mounted on a microphone stand?
An integrated thread allows mounting on a stand for speeches, roundtables, or extended ambient recordings. Its dimensions are 137 x 65 x 67 mm with a weight of approximately 280 g.
