A microphone of the ages

If you’ve heard music, you’ve heard the MD 421 — a legendary Sennheiser microphone featured in countless award-winning performances and productions over the last five decades. Continuing that legacy, MD 421 Kompakt gives you the best of the original MD 421 and MD 421-II microphones in a streamlined, truly multipurpose size. Just like the originals, MD 421 Kompakt delivers a remarkable dynamic range and crystal-clear sound reproduction engineered to handle whatever the creative process requires in live sound and recording applications.

Full sonic brilliance

Crafted with precision German engineering and decades of audio expertise, MD 421 Kompakt stands as a testament to Sennheiser's unwavering commitment to exceptional sound quality. Capture every nuance, every detail, and every emotion at any sound level with stunning clarity. Whether you're recording the complexities of vocals, the thunderous roar of drums and guitar cabs, or the intricate details of instruments, MD 421 Kompakt ensures every sound is reproduced with stunning precision — in the studio or on the stage.

Focusing on the source

MD 421 Kompakt puts the focus on your sound source like no other microphone. Equipped with a cardioid pickup pattern and an extremely wide frequency range, MD 421 Kompakt excels at isolating your desired sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise and feedback — meaning your captured sound is always pure and focused. Additionally, a bass tube inside the microphone housing reproduces sound with an incredibly accurate and extended low-end response, ultimately producing a rich and balanced tone with full spectrum clarity. 

Engineered for versatility | Designed for mobility

MD 421 Kompakt adapts effortlessly to any recording or live-sound environment. Its smaller form factor is low-profile, lightweight yet rugged, and built to withstand the rigors of professional use. With durable components and an inner chassis enclosure that helps reduce dust and humidity, the microphone's performance is constructed for long-term reliability. On the road or in the studio, you can trust in the durability and dependability of Sennheiser engineering.

Redesigned mounting clip

Along with its low-profile design, MD 421 Kompakt also features a completely reengineered mounting clip which is securely attached to the microphone itself, ensuring a stable connection to any standard microphone stand. Also available is the optional MZH Drum Clamp, which securely screws into the MD 421 Kompakt mounting clip to create a fail-safe mechanism for drum miking.

Whether you're miking up tom drums, attaching it to a stand in front of guitar cabs, or exploring any other application in between, MD 421 Kompakt stays in place and captures pristine sound in any situation with its exceptionally stable design. Like its predecessor, the MD 421 Kompakt is a must-have in every road case.