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Description

The MD 211 is a dynamic studio microphone with an omnidirectional characteristic. Due to its qualities such as low handling noise sensitivity, no proximity effect even at very short distances, no distortions at very high sound pressure levels, flat frequency response and small dimensions the MD 211 has earned the reputation of being a high quality studio microphone. High-quality dynamic omnidirectional microphone with an almost linear frequency response

known as the "Tom Jones microphone". Named after his television series "This is Tom Jones" (1968-1971) convincing answer to Beyerdynamic's M100 elegant, cylindrical housing very large transmission range optimized for close-up recording (free-field equalized) only a moderate mid-range boost compared to the MD21 bass reduction below 150 Hz insensitive to structure-borne noise distortion-free transmission even at very high sound pressure rental copies have the model version MD211U (XLR) period of manufacture: 1962-1988 the original brochure from 1962 is available in the Sennheiser archive in our library Preferred areas of use: close-up miking of acoustic instruments, bass drum, speech, singing Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 x 22 x 120 mm / 0.9 x 0.9 x 4.7 inch

Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 x 22 x 120 mm / 0.9 x 0.9 x 4.7 inch

Note: Dynamic microphone as a pressure receiver. Transmission range 50 to 20,000 Hz, omnidirectional, sensitivity 1.6 mV/Pa, impedance 200 ohms. No proximity effect, therefore suitable for reporters. Connection plug DIN or XLR depending on the variant. Versions: MD 211 N = low-impedance MD 211 U = low-impedance, with XLR-3 connector Net weight 0.1 kg / 0 lb 3.5 oz (0.22 lb) VDRG manual 1975/1976 Radio technology (FT) (18/1962, p. 616 / description) Original prospect or advert (Sennheiser Revue, Aug. 1979 + Sept. 1981)

Robert Lunte & The Vocalist Studio

Robert Lunte & The Vocalist Studio

Robert Lunte I The "Tom Jones" Sennheiser MD-211 I VINTAGE MICROPHONE

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Robert Lunte & The Vocalist Studio

Robert Lunte & The Vocalist Studio

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Sennheiser MD211N requires a Klein Tuchel 3-pin connector instead of a standard XLR for proper connection.

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  • It's important to check the microphone's spec sheet, as the pinout may differ, with ground sometimes on pin 3 instead of pin 1.

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See how Oliver Ackermann uses Sennheiser MD211N

Oliver Ackermann

Singer, Guitarist

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Oliver Ackermann uses the Sennheiser MD211N microphone. In a 2012 interview with the Russian website Look At Me, he stated: "The Sennheiser MD 211 is a really cool microphone; we often use it to record guitars and drums."

See how Tom Jones uses Sennheiser MD211N

Tom Jones

Singer

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In the 1960s, omni-directional microphones were commonly used for live vocal performances, as monitoring was conducted from a greater distance, reducing the likelihood of feedback. The Sennheiser MD211N, with its compact size, allowed the vocalist to remain the focal point. Tom Jones, a prominent user of this microphone, utilized it during a series of television shows in 1969, leading to the MD211N being colloquially dubbed the "Tom Jones microphone," according to the source "Microphone of the Month April 2023 - Sennheiser MD211."

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