Sennheiser MD 421-U-4 Vintage Dynamic Microphone (Stealth Black-on-Black Variant) - Early 1990s - Serial #87280

📹 FULL VIDEO DEMONSTRATION EMBEDDED BELOW! Vintage Stealth Black-on-Black Model w/ Original Case & Newer-Style Clip. To hear the full-spectrum capsule test on the mobile app, scroll down past reviews to the Video section. This exceptional German-made Sennheiser MD 421-U-4 dynamic microphone (#87,280) features the highly sought-after, sleek early-1990s matte black finish with the matching black block-logo badge. Sourced directly out of a working professional studio environment in Berlin, it functions beautifully with massive low-end authority, pristine transient response, and clean midrange punch. *Technical Bench Note for the Video Demo: This specific microphone features the premium, studio-standard native factory 3-pin XLR output jack. No clunky Tuchel adapters or custom breakout lines are required—this unit bridges seamlessly to any modern console, stage snake, or audio interface. The microphone has been fully bench-tested and cleaned in our Munich workshop facility, exhibiting perfect acoustic capsule symmetry, a robust output, and excellent high-SPL transient handling. 🔬 Technical Specifications: • Transducer Principle: Large-diaphragm dynamic • Directional Characteristic: Cardioid • Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 17,000 Hz • Nominal Impedance: 200 Ohms • Filter Control: Robust, mechanical 5-position M-S (Music/Speech) bass roll-off filter switch • Housing Material: Heavy-duty matte-black glass-composite polycarbonate • Inlet Screen: Matte-black stainless steel wire mesh 📊 Condition Profile: • Acoustics: Bench and sweep-tested meeting excellent factory operational specs with strong output and zero rumble. Full video spectrum test attached. • Cosmetics: Very Good vintage condition. The matte-black housing is in fine shape with no cracks or major structural blemishes. The black wire basket mesh shows a minor, superficial flattening uniformly across the upper front arris as fully detailed in the video, but it remains solid and securely shaped. 📦 Vintage Studio Kit Includes: • Sennheiser MD 421-U-4 Microphone (#87,280) • Factory Newer-Style Tight Sennheiser Stand Mount Clip (MD 441 stand compatible) • Unique Vintage Homemade Leather Storage Case from the previous studio owner Shipped securely from Munich, Germany, via tracked and insured international air courier. 🌐 Store Policies & Global Shipping Matrix • Germany (Domestic): $10.00 (Tracked DHL Paket) • European Union: $20.00 (Intra-EU, zero customs friction) • United Kingdom: $25.00 (Non-EU handling) • Continental U.S.: $75.00 (Premium Tracked UPS / FedEx International Priority) • Japan: $65.00 (Premium long-haul freight) INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent updates to global trade regulations and the suspension of standard de minimis exemptions, all shipments entering the United States and other non-EU destinations are subject to formal or informal customs entry processing. The international buyer assumes 100% legal and financial responsibility for all local import duties, customs evaluation fees, processing surcharges, or regional taxes levied by your government upon arrival. The item will be declared at full purchase value for transit insurance purposes. 🇯🇵 JAPAN BUYERS WELCOME: We ship directly to Japan via premium tracked air courier. All items are meticulously packed with double-walled boxes and bubble wrap to guarantee safe long-haul transit. Fast customs processing documentation provided automatically. Click here to browse our other fully bench-tested vintage gear: https://reverb.com/shop/brians-boutique-3363