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Sennheiser MD 46 - Dynamic ENG Microphone

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Sennheiser MD 46 - Dynamic ENG Microphone
Key Features
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Double Layer Grille Basket
  • Designed for Low Handling Noise
  • Long Handle
The MD 46 handheld cardioid ENG microphone includes features found in today's interview mics, but with studio quality sound, according to the company. The MD 46 has a traditional long handle, wind attenuation and off-axis rejection and is designed to possess an extended high-frequency response, warm lows, and a clean midrange. The company developed the new microphone in response to the needs of NBC and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Omni microphones pick up everything equally, including background noise. The MD 46 cardioid interview mic focuses on the subject, increasing clarity. Designed to have low handling and wind noise, and to eliminate vocal popping, this microphone gives the ENG team an ideal interview tool.
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Sennheiser MD-46 Overview

The MD 46 handheld cardioid ENG microphone includes features found in today's interview mics, but with studio quality sound, according to the company. The MD 46 has a traditional long handle, wind attenuation and off-axis rejection and is designed to possess an extended high-frequency response, warm lows, and a clean midrange. The company developed the new microphone in response to the needs of NBC and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Omni microphones pick up everything equally, including background noise. The MD 46 cardioid interview mic focuses on the subject, increasing clarity. Designed to have low handling and wind noise, and to eliminate vocal popping, this microphone gives the ENG team an ideal interview tool.

Rugged all-metal body
Extremely low sensitivity to handling noise
Very insensitive to pop and wind noise
Uniform frequency response
Excellent sound quality
Integral microphone clamp thread
Double layer grille basket
Cardioid dynamic capsule
Low handling noise
Long handle with excellent balance
UPC: 615104051720

Sennheiser MD-46 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Handheld
Element Type
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 18 kHz
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
No Power Required
Microphone
Primary Applications
ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
Microphone Type
Handheld
Intended Sound Sources
Speech
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Orientation
End Address
Circuitry
Solid-State
Gain Adjustment
No
Performance
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 18 kHz
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
No Power Required
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
ø: 1.9 x L: 9.8" / ø: 48.3 x L: 248.9 mm
Weight
12 oz / 340 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.87 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.95 x 5.4 x 2.7"

Sennheiser MD-46 Reviews

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Will this work well with the Sony UTX-P40 XLR ...

Will this work well with the Sony UTX-P40 XLR +48v Transmitter?
Asked by: Larry
Yes, the Sennheiser MD 46 Dynamic ENG Microphone can be used with the Sony UTX-P40 Wireless Plug-On Transmitter. Since the MD 46 is a dynamic microphone, it does not require any voltage to function, so you will not need to use the transmitter's 48V phantom power setting.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-02-22

How sensitive is this mic? Would it work well ...

How sensitive is this mic? Would it work well plugged directly into the xlr port of a canon xa series camcorder or would it need a stronger preamp?
Asked by: Bret
Being that it is a dynamic mic, any recording device with an XLR mic input, will perfectly work with this mic.
Answered by: Marty
Date published: 2022-07-03

Is this mic compatible with Sennheiser ew 100 g3 ...

Is this mic compatible with Sennheiser ew 100 g3 wireless transmitter?
Asked by: Donald
The best way to use this microphone with that system is to buy a Sennheiser plug on transmitter that runs on the same frequency as your system.
Answered by: leticia
Date published: 2023-04-10

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Sennheiser MD-46, where is the serial number located and how do I get to it?
Asked by: Anonymous
I couldn't find teh serial number. This mic really disappointed me. It was very expensive and produces an annoying noise. I thought was my mixer, but I tried oder mic and the noise have disappeared.
Answered by: NURIA S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

what is the size of the wind screen for the Sennheiser MD-46?
Asked by: Anonymous
The wind screen you need for the Sennheiser MD-46 is the MZW 1, product code 004839. I don't have the actual physical dimensions available.
Answered by: Michael Z.
Date published: 2023-02-09

question

Is the MD-46 or the Electro-voice RE50 better in windy conditions? Which handles wind gusts better without a fur wind screen?
Asked by: Michael
Neither one is going to handle wind well. Get a fur wind screen! Probably the MD46 is better, but that's not saying much under windy conditions.
Answered by: Mathew
Date published: 2020-04-05

question

What kind of receiver is needed for this wireless mic?
Asked by: Robert G.
This is not a wireless mic. It has an XLR male connection on the bottom and can accept a wireless transmitter (sold separately).
Answered by: Jon S.
Date published: 2019-10-02

question

I'm getting a lot of handling noise with this mic. Does anyone have a suggestion/best practices on how to minimize, or eliminate, the handling noise? I almost can't use the audio recorded because of this issue.
Asked by: Nathan V.
Swap out the XLR cable. The mic shouldn't be generating much handling noise in normal use. I'm on my second one now after taking my original one around the world doing interviews for six years, and finally retired it. The most likely cause is a bad connection inside the XLR connector on the mic end of the cable, since that's where most of the stress is placed in routine use.
Answered by: MARK G.
Date published: 2020-07-31
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