Sennheiser MD 42

Sennheiser MD 42 Dynamic Omnidirectional Reporter Microphone

The Sennheiser MD 42 is a professional dynamic handheld reporter microphone designed for broadcast journalism, interviews, and field reporting. It is built for rugged everyday use and optimized for speech intelligibility, offering a natural and balanced sound without requiring precise microphone positioning.

Features

• Omnidirectional pickup pattern: Captures sound evenly from all directions for flexible interviewing.
• Dynamic capsule: No external power required, highly reliable for field use.
• Rugged metal housing: Designed for demanding broadcast environments.
• Shock-mounted capsule: Reduces handling noise during handheld operation.
• Two-layer grille basket: Improves wind and plosive protection.
• Extended body design: Comfortable handling for reporting and interviews.

Benefits

• Excellent speech clarity for interviews and reporting.
• No need for precise aiming thanks to omnidirectional pickup.
• Reliable performance in outdoor and noisy environments.
• Very good resistance to wind and handling noise.

Package Contents: Sennheiser MD 42 microphone, user manual

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: Dynamic
• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 18,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: approx. 2.0 mV/Pa
• Nominal impedance: 350 Ω
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Dimensions: Ø 49 × 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 360 g
• Power supply: No phantom power required

Applications

• Broadcast journalism: News interviews and live reporting
• Field recording: On-location speech capture
• ENG / EFP: Electronic news gathering workflows
• Public interviews: Street and event coverage

Keywords

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