Sennheiser MD 441: Difference between revisions

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If you're a guitarist, you'll be familiar with the guitar dent you get in your chest when you get your hands on an inspiring guitar and just can't put it down. Well, this beautiful microphone beckons you and inspires you to sing.

[[File:MD 441 Bowie.jpg|right]]

The {{PAGENAME}} is an outstanding microphone for noisy stages. It's an odd nod to nostalgia and showmanship. Visually, There's nothing like it on a stage.

Sound-wise, I realize now that the recently released [[Sennheiser MD 445]] ($600 USD) is just as good when I need to cut through the mix and get maximum gain before feedback. But there's something special about the {{PAGENAME}}. To it's credit, I feel okay tossing the [[Sennheiser MD 445]] into a gig bag and taking it into rough 'n tumble situations. I would be more discerning about where I'd use the MD 441.

[[File:MD 441 Stevie Nicks.jpg|right]]

As you should expect from a super cardioid microphone, you want to sing directly into it. However, if you read the instruction manual, there's a hint. When using the brilliance switch, sing over the microphone instead of directly into it. You can use it hand-held and not obstruct your face.

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 If you're a guitarist, you'll be familiar with the guitar dent you get in your chest when you get your hands on an inspiring guitar and just can't put it down. Well, this beautiful microphone beckons you and inspires you to sing.
+[[File:MD 441 Bowie.jpg|right]]
 The {{PAGENAME}} is an outstanding microphone for noisy stages. It's an odd nod to nostalgia and showmanship. Visually, There's nothing like it on a stage.
 Sound-wise, I realize now that the recently released [[Sennheiser MD 445]] ($600 USD) is just as good when I need to cut through the mix and get maximum gain before feedback. But there's something special about the {{PAGENAME}}. To it's credit, I feel okay tossing the [[Sennheiser MD 445]] into a gig bag and taking it into rough 'n tumble situations. I would be more discerning about where I'd use the MD 441.
+[[File:MD 441 Stevie Nicks.jpg|right]]
 As you should expect from a super cardioid microphone, you want to sing directly into it. However, if you read the instruction manual, there's a hint. When using the brilliance switch, sing over the microphone instead of directly into it. You can use it hand-held and not obstruct your face.