Sennheiser unveils new MD 435 and MD 445 vocal microphones

First, the new Sennheiser MD 435 vocal mic - Get the famous MD 9235 capsule sound in a wired microphone

Old Lyme, CT, November 17, 2020 — Until now, this outstanding sound has been exclusively reserved for top-end live sound and broadcast productions – now, Sennheiser is bringing the sound of its dynamic MD 9235 capsule to a wired vocal microphone. The new MD 435 large-diaphragm microphone brings accentuated presence, sparkle and pleasant detail to every voice.

“With the MD 435 cardioid high-end microphone, even soft voices will effortlessly assert themselves,” says Kai Lange, senior product manager with Sennheiser. “Singers will not only cut through the mix, their voices will also retain that natural quality and detail that the MD 9235 is so famous for.”

The wired MD 435 cardioid vocal microphone and the MM 435 microphone head (pictured with the capsule interface) for use with Sennheiser wireless transmitters

The MD 435’s lightweight aluminium-copper voice coil ensures fast transient response, resulting in a very detailed, nuanced and transparent sound, especially in the treble. The large-diaphragm microphone features very wide dynamics of 146 dB(A) and can handle sound pressure levels of up to 163 dB/1 kHz. The outstanding acoustics come with a mechanical design created to take on the rigors of life on tour: The MD 435 features a metal casing and has a shock-mounted capsule to protect it from structure-borne noise. A hum-compensating coil protects the microphone against electromagnetic interference.

The cardioid MD 435 features a very pleasant proximity effect and the microphone is very tolerant of sound hitting the capsule at different angles. It reproduces vocals clearly and confidently even in loud live settings.

For use with Sennheiser’s wireless transmitters, the capsule of the MD 435 is also available as the MM 435 microphone head. Benefitting from an improved production process, it will soon replace the existing MD 9235 capsule. The MM 435 features Sennheiser’s standard capsule interface, ready for use with Sennheiser wireless series ranging from the evolution wireless G4 and 2000 series to Digital 6000 and Digital 9000.
The MD 435 microphone and MM 435 microphone head retail at USD $619 each.

MD 435 Technical Data

Transducer principle: Dynamic
Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern: Cardioid
Diaphragm diameter: 25,4 mm / 1”
Sensitivity (free field, at 1 kHz): 1.8 mV/Pa; -54.9 dBV/Pa
Max. SPL (at 1 kHz): 163 dB
Equivalent noise level: 17 dB(A)
Dynamic range: 146 dB(A)
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz): 245 Ω
Min. terminating impedance: 1 kΩ
Connector: XLR-3M
Dimensions: ⌀ 47.5 mm x 181 mm
Weight: 350 g

Second, the new Sennheiser MD 445 vocal mic - Get maximum presence and feedback rejection

The stage is incredibly loud, with the instruments seeming to acoustically close in on the vocalist… – these are challenging environments for which the new MD 445 from Sennheiser was created. The audio specialist’s large-diaphragm, dynamic stage microphone combines a direct, head-on sound with a tight super-cardioid pick pattern, providing not only maximum isolation from other on-stage sound sources but also an extremely high level of feedback resistance. With the high-rejection MD 445, vocalists can effortlessly assert their presence even in the loudest of environments.

“The MD 445 is the most powerful microphone in our MD range,” says Kai Lange, senior product manager with Sennheiser. “If its sister model, the MD 435, is the beauty, the MD 445 certainly is the beast. It effortlessly cuts through loud stage sound and establishes an audibly greater proximity to the vocals. Its direct, high-resolution sound gives vocals a totally new richness, intensity and assertiveness.”

The wired, super-cardioid MD 445 vocal microphone and the MM 445 microphone head (pictured with the capsule interface) for use with Sennheiser wireless transmitters

The acoustics of the MD 445 have been tailored to modern stage set-ups with B stages and runways in front of the PA. At the core of the acoustic design is a newly developed voice coil made of lightweight aluminium-copper. Its fast transient response ensures a very detailed, nuanced and transparent sound that is complemented by rich mid-range and bass. The sound is acoustically close, intimate and open, irrespective of how loud the instrument soundscape may be.

Thanks to its high-rejection, super-cardioid pick-up pattern, the MD 445 has enormous gain before feedback. Dynamics are wide at 146 dB(A) and the microphone can handle sound pressure levels of up to 163 dB/1 kHz.
The outstanding acoustics come with a mechanical design that’s built to withstand a life on tour: The MD 445 features a metal casing and has a shock-mounted capsule to protect it from structure-borne noise. A hum compensating coil protects the microphone against electromagnetic interference.

For use with Sennheiser’s wireless transmitters, the capsule of the MD 445 is also available as MM 445 microphone head. Fitted with Sennheiser’s standard capsule interface, the MM 445 can be used with Sennheiser wireless series ranging from the evolution wireless G4 and 2000 series to Digital 6000 and Digital 9000.

The MD 445 microphone and MM 445 microphone head retail at USD $619 each.

MD 445 Technical Data

Transducer principle: Dynamic
Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern: High-rejection, super-cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, at 1 kHz): 1.6 mV/Pa; -55.9 dBV/Pa
Max. SPL (at 1 kHz): 163 dB
Equivalent noise level: 18 dB(A)
Dynamic range: 145 dB(A)
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz): 245 Ω
Min. terminating impedance: 1 kΩ
Connector: XLR-3M
Dimensions: ⌀ 47.5 mm x 174 mm
Weight: 329 g

For more information on both the MD 435 and MD 445, as well as other Sennheiser products, visit https://en-us.sennheiser.com/