- VINTAGE - Sennheiser MD 402 LM 1970s - XLR

Originally designed in the 1970s, this dynamic microphone showcases Sennheiser’s commitment to functional industrial design.

reliable and focused dynamic performance, a versatile choice for speech, vocals, and amplified instruments.

OPTICAL CONDITION:
GOOD USED CONDITION WITH ONE GRILL BUMB

TECHNICAL CONDITION:
FULLY TESTED AND FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, WITH CLEAR OUTPUT.
MODIFIED TO BALANCED XLR SHORT CABLE 5CM.

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ORIGINAL CASE

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The Sennheiser MD 402 LM is a compact dynamic microphone designed for spoken word, live performance, and lightweight applications — but its natural tone and subtle presence make it more than meets the eye. Originally designed for industrial and public address purposes, it’s become a desirable collector's mic thanks to its pristine German build quality, clear sound signature, and sleek minimal form factor. In this example, the factory-original presentation is untouched, offering an immaculate time capsule from Sennheiser’s golden era.

BUILD & DESIGN
The MD 402 LM features a black enamel body with a round steel mesh grille . extremely compact and clean. The LM designation suggests a low-impedance broadcast/PA variant, and this unit has been professionally modified to standard XLR output — ensuring seamless compatibility with modern audio gear.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 12,000 Hz
• Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Connector: XLR

Frequency Response:
60 Hz – 12,000 Hz

• Gentle low-frequency roll-off below 100 Hz
• Focused upper-mid presence around 4–6 kHz
• Slight dip above 10 kHz for smoothness

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS
The MD 402 LM delivers a tight, punchy sound with a noticeable upper-midrange lift — great for speech, vintage vocals, or percussion. The cardioid pattern rejects off-axis noise effectively, and the low-end response is clean and controlled without boominess. While designed for clarity over richness, this gives it a focused tone ideal for , snare close-miking, or lo-fi effects work. Its light handling weight and simple design make it surprisingly usable even today.

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