What's up with the black MD441?

centurymantra · 11th January 2006

I've seen a couple of these on Ebay recently and was wondering if the difference is *only* cosmetic or not.

Anyone know anything about these mics?

Bob Ross · 11th January 2006

I know Sennheiser sold some MD441's in the mid-1980's that were all black but otherwise 100% identical to the more common Black&Silver mics. (I worked for a pro audio dealer during this time period so I saw quite a few of these.)

I vaguely remember hearing about a 441 variant that did *not* have the rotary hipass filter switch; not sure if this had a different model number, or whether it was also available in all-black. Confirm the existance of this switch to make sure you're getting a "real" MD441...though, if the price is right, a 441 without the filter is still a damn good mic.

Sounds Great · 11th January 2006

I had the black version. It is the exactly the same, at least the one I had.

ajcamlet · 11th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

I vaguely remember hearing about a 441 variant that did *not* have the rotary hipass filter switch; not sure if this had a different model number, or whether it was also available in all-black.

I have one of these. the Model is MD441U3

cgarges · 11th January 2006

I've got one too and from what I recall (it's been a while since I've used a silver one), it's pretty much the same. There's no rotary switch around the base of the mic, but it does have the hi-boost/low-cut switch.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

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centurymantra Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 665 Thread Starter	What's up with the black MD441? I've seen a couple of these on Ebay recently and was wondering if the difference is only cosmetic or not. Anyone know anything about these mics?

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11th January 2006	#2
Bob Ross Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 2,639	I know Sennheiser sold some MD441's in the mid-1980's that were all black but otherwise 100% identical to the more common Black&Silver mics. (I worked for a pro audio dealer during this time period so I saw quite a few of these.) I vaguely remember hearing about a 441 variant that did not have the rotary hipass filter switch; not sure if this had a different model number, or whether it was also available in all-black. Confirm the existance of this switch to make sure you're getting a "real" MD441...though, if the price is right, a 441 without the filter is still a damn good mic.

11th January 2006	#5
cgarges Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 903	I've got one too and from what I recall (it's been a while since I've used a silver one), it's pretty much the same. There's no rotary switch around the base of the mic, but it does have the hi-boost/low-cut switch. Chris Garges Charlotte, NC