Sennheiser MD 46

Sennheiser MD 46 Dynamic Cardioid Reporter Microphone

The Sennheiser MD 46 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, with excellent resistance to wind, handling noise, and plosive sounds.

Features

• Dynamic cardioid capsule: Focused pickup for clear voice capture and background noise rejection.
• Optimized for reporting: Designed specifically for interviews and ENG applications.
• Double-layer grille basket: Improves protection against wind and plosive noise.
• Low handling noise design: Reduces unwanted mechanical noise during use.
• Long balanced handle: Comfortable grip for handheld operation.
• Rugged metal housing: Built for professional field and broadcast environments.

Benefits

• Excellent speech clarity in noisy environments.
• Reliable performance for outdoor interviews and live reporting.
• Natural voice reproduction with strong off-axis rejection.
• Durable construction for daily professional use.

Package Contents: Sennheiser MD 46 microphone, user manual

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: Dynamic
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• 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 reporting
• Field recording: On-location speech capture
• Live reporting: ENG / EFP environments
• Speech: Public interviews and presentations

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