Guest Posted February 11, 2001 Share Posted February 11, 2001 Hi, I received a Sennheiser 441 and know that it is a good mic, but what will it do best? Does anyone have one that can give me some hints. (studio work) Smedis ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted February 11, 2001 Share Posted February 11, 2001 I used to have one, and I liked it quite a bit. I recall that it struck me as being similar to a 421, but with more top end and not quite so much warmth in the mids. I used it mainly for vocals and acoustic guitar. I miked a Jazz Chorus and one or two other smaller guitar amps with it as well, with very favorable results. One caveat: take care not to break or lose the clip it came with. Last time I looked it was about $65 to replace it, and you basically have no other choice. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif dB This message has been edited by Dave Bryce on 02-11-2001 at 11:24 AM ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remainanon Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 Originally posted by smedis: Hi, I received a Sennheiser 441 and know that it is a good mic, but what will it do best? Does anyone have one that can give me some hints. (studio work) Sennheiser 441 is absolutely my first choice for an under-the-snare mic. Through a nice old preamp it has a great grainy quality under there. If memory serves it has a tighter pattern than the 421, and so is useful as a vocal mic when the singer is sharing a room with loud people (drummers, electric guitars). I used one once for a loudly-played rhythm acoustic guitar part (a Gibson Jumbo), to get a sort of dark 50s quality. In fact the 441 is one mic I would pick up if I came across one at a good price. It's a damn fine dynamic mic, in my opinion. JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 I'll second John and Dave's opinions in every respect. It's one of the finest dynamic mics ever built. The only other thing I can add to what they've said is a historical trivia tidbit. Stevie Nicks (of Fleetwood Mac) used one as her primary vocal mic for years. She still might, I dunno. I agree - it's good on snare, guitar (amps and acoustics) and drums / percussion in general. It can be a great selection on vocals with the right singer. Phil O'Keefe Sound Sanctuary Recording Riverside CA http://members.aol.com/ssanctuary/index.html email: pokeefe777@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suremann Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 The tight pattern makes them good mics for hi-hats when you want them separate from the snare. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 Tank you, for your replies. Now I have a good picture of what I can use it for. Nice to see that you have positive experience of this mic, except for the clip, but mine are still in good condition. Lucky me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 I used to have one and used it mainly for vocals and acoustic instruments. Sold it and used the cash toward my AKG 414 which at the time was the only affordable 'real' studio vocal mic. The 441 is also a good kick drum mic. I have very fond memories of the 5-way bass roll off. Very useable and handy feature. It is supercardiod and Elton John as well as Stevie used one for live vocals for years. -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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