Sennheiser 421 Tom Mic Question
Hi guys, I’m in the process of buying some mics for recording my drum kit. I’m interested in the Sennheiser 421, as I’ve heard they’ve been a staple for tom mics for a long time.
I’m noticing many different versions for this mic when I look on Reverb or eBay for example. Which one to go for? For example, I see 421-N as more expensive, then I see 421-II as a little cheaper. And a few other models/iterations of the 421. What’s the difference here and which to recommend? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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As an engineer, 421-II is the modern one you want to be using today. The old ones have the original sound and all but are tricky as hell because they are so old.
But if that is what you are after, the 421-N (mk1) sound is rounder and easier to mix, but it also has non-xlr connector. I think the "same thing" with xlr connector is 421-U Just don't get the HN model, anything else is fine. |
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As big a fan as I am of the 421, there are some very good alternatives these days. The Audix D6 and Miktek PM11 are both great on toms, cost less and are easier to position:D I'm also a big fan of tracking toms with top and bottom mics(which gets really expensive with 421's):o
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Thank you Jfreak! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sennheiser 421 - is a very good mic
I've been using for almost 2 months already |
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