

🎙️ Own the moment with sound that commands attention
The Sennheiser MD 46 is a professional-grade cardioid dynamic microphone engineered for interview and broadcast use. Featuring a double-layer steel grille for wind and pop noise reduction, a long balanced handle to minimize handling noise, and a cardioid capsule that isolates speech even in noisy environments, it delivers clear, reliable audio. Built with rugged alloy steel housing, it’s designed to withstand demanding field conditions, making it a trusted choice for journalists and content creators since 2000.





























| ASIN | B0002U3S0M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,250 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #104 in Vocal Dynamic Microphones |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (107) |
| Date First Available | August 5, 2004 |
| Frequency Response | 18000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00615104051720 |
| Impedance | 350 Ohms |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.31 x 2.6 x 13.78 inches |
| Item model number | 005172 |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 2.6 x 13.78 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 35 dB |
| UPC | 615104051720 |
Z**R
Sennheiser is The Best!
Makes my voice sound better than it is!
S**R
Another Great all purpose Mic and it's a Long handled Cardiod which is Rare
I first owned one of these in 2005 and it was the same price even back then and later I made the mistake of letting it go as i became more aware of its history ( being originally created for NBC IN 2000 among other things) I used this in my home studio for voice over and announcing practice and now that I own a Mic preamp in my mixer the sound of the MD 46 is even better than before. you can use this in a studio as well as the field and for completely plosive free results I recommend using a foam pop filter ( thankfully I invested in a good supply of them.) It's nice to have the MD46 Mic back in my Mic Collection after a long absence
R**O
A little pricy, but sounds soooo good
I run a video production company and I wanted to add a long handled interview mic to our audio kit so we could fit a flag on it for clients that like that branded/newsy look. This fit the bill and sounds super clean with great response and very little background noise pickup.
D**B
A solid microphone
Love it, it keeps the sounds from the sides out pretty nicely. Haven't been able to find a better microphone for interviews. There is one video on youtube comparing this to the Rode Reporter microphone and shows that it's not very good at keeping the wind out, unless the wind is blowing at a 90 degree angle at the microphone, you won't have much of a problem. I don't think the youtube video did the sound isolation justice. There's a reason they used this mic in mid 2000's when recording the olympics.
J**I
This microphone delivers..and so much more
I remember hearing all the hubub about this mike and I bought one to see what the big deal was. It's used by Podcaster, Mignon Fogarty, "Grammar Girl" on her audio podcasts and it delivers a really good full, solid sound. It's also used by TV reporters especially, I saw it in use back in the 2000 Winter Olympics. I use it alongside my Heil PR for Podcasting as I shoot for the best vocal sound possible. Just like the Heil, I have two of them.
R**N
Could not be happier with this
I researched the heck out of mics before buying this. This is the exactly what I hoped for. I needed an interview mic that could also hold my company logo flag (Mic flags are those little boxes that show off the company like CNN does). A nice sized flag and still lots of room for a large hand. Interviews are amazing but it even works great for picking up base so I could not be pleased more than I am. An on/off button might have been nice but that could also be a liability so I will keep this at 5 stars.
T**S
Solid
Great Mic, it's a little weak on my Tascam DR100 MKII, but still more than Ok for interviews. Good quality
J**N
Top notch interview microphone
My first production with this mic was in Cologne, Germany. The mic is solid and clean. I think it even gave the interviewer greater confidence in what he was doing simply because it feels so solid. Sennheiser is a great company and I've been using their mics for over 30 years. The 421, 441, and shotguns. There are many great microphone companies out there providing the right tool for the right job. Sennheiser is definitely a top performer for audio professionals.
I**7
A wonderful universal microphone for spoken word. Compared to e835, which is similar, MD46 is slightly more rounded in higher frequencies (less harsh) and slightly less mud in the low end. It does not use a neodymium magnet which makes it a bit more durable. Very healthy output. It is worth spending a little extra for the original foam cover MZW-1 because it eliminates all the plosives (like magic).
A**Z
I needed a microphone to record and live stream during a busy conference, in the booth area. The sound is just incredibly crisp and nearly no background noise. It’s impressive. By far the best microphone that I’ve ever owned. For reference, I used it with a canon rebel t6i using an adapter and it worked great! When you’re doing playback on the camera itself, it might seem like the sound is not being recorded, but if you either switch to Manual to check the sound levels, or download the video into a computer, you will see that the sound is indeed being captured.
#**#
This hand held mic is perfect for large crowded areas. I love it. All other brands don't even come close.
A**R
nice
D**E
Nice mic.
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