Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Focuses on the interview subject while reducing background pickup compared with an omni microphone.
Product detailSKU #1500000366604
SennheiserMD 46 Vocal Microphone for Field ENG/EFP
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MD 46 is a dynamic cardioid microphone made for field ENG/EFP interviewing, live reporting and broadcast work. Its cardioid pattern concentrates on the interview subject instead of capturing sound equally from all directions, helping reduce background noise. The elastic capsule mount and metal housing address handling and wind noise, while the design also targets vocal popping. It connects on a 3-pin XLR-M output and is specified from 40 Hz to 18 kHz.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Field interviews where the microphone needs to focus on the speaker over surrounding background noise.
- ENG/EFP reporting and broadcast crews working with a 3-pin XLR microphone connection.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Situations requiring an omnidirectional microphone pickup pattern.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Elastic capsule mount
Part of the microphone's design for reducing handling noise.
Detail 03
3-pin XLR-M connector
Uses a 3-pin XLR-M output connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your recording or broadcast setup accepts a 3-pin XLR microphone connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the MD 46 designed for interviews?
Yes. It is tuned for interviewing in field ENG/EFP, reporting and broadcasting use.
02What pickup pattern does it use?
It is a cardioid microphone, designed to focus on the subject and reduce background noise.
03How does it address handling and wind noise?
It uses an elastic capsule mount and metal housing designed to reduce handling and wind noise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Minimum Terminating Impedance
- 1,000 ohm
- Frequency Response
- 40-18,000Hz
- Nominal Impedance
- 350 ohm
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- XLR-3
