Sennheiser MD 46 Dynamic Cardioid Reporter Microphone

Studio-Quality Clarity in the Field: Sennheiser MD 46

The Sennheiser MD 46 is a professional handheld dynamic reporter microphone specifically designed for broadcast journalists, news crews, and field interviewers working in high-noise environments.

While traditional broadcast interview microphones utilize omnidirectional capsules that capture surrounding background rumble, the MD 46 employs a directional cardioid pickup pattern. This focuses acoustic capture directly on the interviewee’s voice, eliminating background traffic, crowd noise, and acoustic clutter. Available now in our Sennheiser pro audio store catalog, the MD 46 delivers broadcast-grade speech intelligibility under the most demanding field conditions.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

• Directional Cardioid Pickup Pattern: Delivers exceptional speech clarity by focusing on the speaker while suppressing background ambient noise and off-axis interference.
• Extended Frequency Response (40 Hz – 18 kHz): Specially tuned for warm low-end, clear midrange, and crisp high-frequency detail engineered specifically for broadcast speech.
• Two-Ply Inlet Basket Protection: Dual-layer stainless steel grille attenuates heavy wind turbulence and vocal plosives (“P” and “B” pops) without requiring bulky external windscreens.
• Ergonomic Long Handle Design: Extended handle balance provides comfortable reach during handheld interviews and seamlessly accommodates standard news channel mic flags.
• Shock-Mounted Internal Capsule: Critically damped capsule suspension dampens physical grip vibrations and handling noise during active field reports.
• Integrated Hum-Compensating Coil: Built-in humbucking coil protects against electrical hum and electromagnetic interference (EMI) near broadcast vans and lighting.

Key Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Professional Handheld Dynamic ENG/EFP Reporter Microphone

• Transducer Principle: Dynamic

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 18,000 Hz

• Sensitivity (Free Field, No Load): 2.0 mV/Pa ± 2.5 dB at 1 kHz

• Nominal Impedance: 350 Ohms

• Min. Terminating Impedance: 1,000 Ohms

• Maximum Front-to-Back Rejection: > 20 dB at 180°

• Grille / Basket: Two-Ply Sound Inlet Basket

• Hum-Compensating Coil: Integrated

• Connector Type: 3-Pin XLR-M (Gold-Plated)

• Dimensions: 49 x 250 mm (1.92″ x 9.84″)

• Weight: Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz)

• Color / Finish: Black / All-Metal Body

Compatibility & System Integration

• Broadcast & ENG Applications: Purpose-built for electronic news gathering (ENG), electronic field production (EFP), street interviews, sports reporting, and outdoor podcasting.

• Recorders & Wireless Transmitters: Plugs directly into portable audio recorders, camera XLR inputs, broadcast mixers, or plug-on wireless transmitters (e.g., Sennheiser SKP series).

• Mounting & Mic Flags: Fits standard microphone clips (e.g., Sennheiser MZQ 800) and easily accommodates square/triangular news channel station logo flags.

• Box Contents: 1x Sennheiser MD 46 microphone, quick setup manual.

• System Expansion: Explore matching Sennheiser lavalier microphones, shotgun mics, and wireless ENG receivers on our dedicated Sennheiser Brand Store.