Yes incorrect, this needs to be corrected. Where is the switch/ reed relay?
In mics i've seen, the switch connects XLR pins 2 and 3 together, to achieve the muting.
Yes incorrect, this needs to be corrected. Where is the switch/ reed relay?
Again, I don't want to diss this mic, I just want to point out that it is clearly not popular in France.The microphone was not only popular with the old heroes of the last 30 years, a quick web search revealed it is currently still in use on big stages.
Dave Grohl & Foo Fighter, Kings of Leon, PJ Harvey, Bon Iver...
These direct relatives being the 431-II, 531 and a few variants, I think...?I could list many, very prominent names that have been seen on tour with this microphone (and its direct relatives) in the past
I have seen it and run a simulation.BTW, I found this, I am not sure if its 100% correct.
Yes, true. The 431-II and 531 are the only close relatives to the original MD431 AFAIK. They sound pretty silmiliar to my ears but Sennheiser has changed some components over the years. Some claim the newer models got more bass than the original...These direct relatives being the 431-II, 531 and a few variants, I think...?
I also thought at first that there was a wireless version, but that's not true. There was a wireless Sennheiser mic that looked very similar to the MD431, but it was actually a condenser microphone. A former colleague just confirmed this to me. I have corrected the relevant post, I was wrong.Apparently it is not available as a wireless head, although I think I remember seeing on TV hand-held wireless with the same recognizable basket and grille.
As mentioned above, the wireless mic, which looks very similar to the MD431, is a condenser microphone. This was also super widely used and is called SKM 4031 (K stands for "Kondensator", D for "dynamisch").but you do also see a later radio mic version with the same headbasket style and an antenna sticking out the end . (that must be the one Abbey mentioned)
Yes, that's probably the one I remember. Similar aspect, different guts.
I've found that, short of using a fully variable HPF, the most operationally useful option is a system switchable between bypass, 2nd-order at about 40-60Hz and 1st-order at about 150Hz.How can I best create the shape of filter I need in this application ?
You can't escape inductors for 2nd-order.do I need to include the inductive element , or will C and R alone do ?
I bought a pair of 80's Sennheiser MD431 microphones. Both sound dull, having not the highend extension I believe they should have
Well, the guys at the marketing dept have to find something to justify their salary...I has been awhile since I tested an MD 431 II. Sennheiser claims it is good for "vocals, speech, and broadcasting."
What do "computer speech recognition resellers" know about pro audio?This microphone has long been touted by computer speech recognition resellers as "the" best and most accurate speech recognition microphone on the entire planet"
I have a feeling this lacklustre is the result of designing for specs (flat response) rather than for euphony. The most successful live vocal mics are known to enhance parts of the spectrum that result in a bigger-than-life sound.only to suggest the MD 431 is not intended to be bright and cheery at the higher frequencies, focusing more on broadcast speech than other uses, despite its 40 -18000 Hz specification. I wonder whether the MD 431II simply is less exciting in the upper reaches by design or its intended use.
I probably just need another MD431 - probably my microphone is working with no issues and is intended the way it sounds - but for a mic in this price range and intention for live vocals, I thought it is impossible that it sounds dull compared to an SM57. Actually I compared it to around 3 or 4 vocal mics (SM58, Audix OM3, Sennheiser BF530 and Heil PR20) and it sounded dull compared to all of them...As such, it is not surprising the higher frequencies are rolled off.
Black Fire 531 version (pic attached)
I wouldn't say they're rolled-off, rather that they are not hyped like in an SM58.As such, it is not surprising the higher frequencies are rolled off.
Which are all known to hype the presence range, so what you perceive as a lack of HF is probably a lack of presence.Actually I compared it to around 3 or 4 vocal mics (SM58, Audix OM3, Sennheiser BF530 and Heil PR20) and it sounded dull compared to all of them...
It's an interesting circuit.Sehhheiser used do a phantom power supply for condenser mics with a three position HPF , maybe the principle is adaptable to dynamic capsules ?
I donāt disagree with you.One exception doesn't make a rule.
He was also known to wield a unique guitar. And he had a unique voice.
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