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Sennheiser MD 441-U

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A dynamic mic of exceptional quality and versatility that incorporates the best qualities of both dynamic and condenser mic technologies, the MD-441U is acknowledged as one of the most accurate and versatile dynamic mics available. It has a nearly...

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  • Josh Homme Josh Homme

    Josh is seen using this mic through several live shows in 2010.

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  • PJ Harvey PJ Harvey

    > “I originally chose the Sennheiser MD 441 for her vocal simply because it’s a fantastically versatile microphone, great for vocals and just about everything you choose to point it at,” Head explained. “Polly [PJ Harvey] used it on some of the vocal recording on her latest Hope Six Demolition Project album and in rehearsal, so it was always an option for the live shows, but in the end, when the whole PJ Harvey production was set-up with 9 musicians on stage and 23 monitors, we thought that the MD 431 had slightly better rejection, and Polly chose it above the MD 441 to use for the festival shows. This is a show where the audibility of the vocal is crucial. I constantly recommend the MD 431 to other engineers.”

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  • David Bowie David Bowie

    Launched in 1971 as Sennheiser’s flagship dynamic the MD441 has remained in production ever since. Famous users include David Bowie, Stevie Nicks and Elton John. It is a superb example of German design and engineering, and even today has few competitors.

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  • Frank Ocean Frank Ocean

    Concert photo, likely around 2014-2015.

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  • Kevin Parker Kevin Parker

    Kevin Parker can be seen with the Sennheiser MD 441-U at the 1:00 mark of the attached video of Tame Impala performing on Conan.

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  • Billy Corgan Billy Corgan

    Seen using it as vocal mic in 1988 recorded performance.

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  • Elton John Elton John

    Closeup of the mic can be seen around 0:10 mark. Elton has been said to use Sennheiser mics in general, and there have been claims of using the 441 in particular. He can also be seen to use this mic as early as 1974, as first seen around 2:27 during a concert in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF14ECixT9I I'm not sure if this is the exact microphone model, but it seems to be similar in shape. I was also unable to find an exact date for the mic, but scowering various forums has lead to claims that it was popular during the 1970s, also used in drumming.

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  • Blaine Harrison Blaine Harrison

    "This is what happens when you get drunk and go on eBay #JETSV"

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  • Orri Páll Dýrason Orri Páll Dýrason

    “Snare top is a Sennheiser MD441."

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  • Andrija Tokic Andrija Tokic

    "I think the old CK12 ['brass ring' capsule] AKG C414 may have been something I used a lot, but it also could've been a Sennheiser [MD]441 on a lot of it too."

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  • Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks

    She's been using this mic since forever. Fits her voice very well.

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  • Este Haim Este Haim

    you can spot the 441 a bunch of times in the video. Este can been seen using it at about the 1min mark.

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  • Danielle Haim Danielle Haim

    lots and lots of shots of the M441 all thru the video- from the begining to the end.

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  • Paul Epworth Paul Epworth

    According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed is Sehnheiser MD421.

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  • Emerson Lake & Palmer with Orchestra Emerson Lake & Palmer with Orchestra

    Greg lake chose the stylish and accurate Sennheiser 441 microphone as his main vocal mic for the technically advanced PA used in the 1977 'Works' Orchestra Tour. Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac began using this mic for their 'Rumors' tour, and it remained her visual trademark for decades.

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  • Toni Torres Toni Torres

    Toni Torres use in HCTSOUND recordings and some shows

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  • Caroline Rose Caroline Rose

    "I just bought a Sennheiser 441 because it sounds good on everything, but I really want one of those old RCA ribbon mics on my vocals would be sick."

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A dynamic mic of exceptional quality and versatility that incorporates the best qualities of both dynamic and condenser mic technologies, the MD-441U is acknowledged as one of the most accurate and versatile dynamic mics available. It has a nearly textbook perfect supercardioid polar pattern, a five-position bass contour switch, a critically dampened internal shock suspension, and a humbucking coil. It's exquisite for vocals and instruments.

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