The MD 431 II is Sennheiser's top dynamic handheld microphone for live vocals, an update of the long-running MD 431. It uses a supercardioid capsule with a nearly frequency-independent polar pattern, which gives high gain before feedback and off-axis sound that stays natural. A shock-suspended capsule, hum-bucking coil and steel-mesh grille make it a sturdy stage tool, and internal electronics tame proximity effect for close singing. It suits lead singers on loud stages who want a dynamic mic with studio-like clarity; compared with the Shure SM58 it is more open and detailed but less forgiving of poor mic technique, and it costs more than most workhorse dynamics.
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Owners and reviewers treat the MD 431 II as a premium live vocal dynamic, praising its clarity and feedback control. Some note it demands better mic technique and monitor setup than a standard cardioid.
The Sennheiser MD 431 II is a supercardioid dynamic microphone for live vocals. Its frequency response is tailored for added transparency. The polar pattern is nearly frequency-independent, which gives high gain before feedback and an uncolored off-axis response.
The housing is rugged, with a steel-mesh grille, a shock-suspended capsule and a hum-bucking coil. A noiseless magnetic reed on/off switch is recessed in the handle. Internal electronics refine the proximity effect.
