Walk into any drum booth in any major studio and you'll most likely see Sennheiser MD 421-II mics on the toms. Talk to just about any seasoned FOH or recording engineer about their drum miking preferences for toms and percussion, and the Sennheiser MD 421-II mic's name invariably comes up. Its excellent sound qualities also enable the MD 421-II microphone to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcast applications. The five-position bass control enhances the Sennheiser MD 421-II mic's all-round qualities. With very effective feedback rejection and a highly directional cardioid pickup pattern, placement is a cinch. The MD 421-II microphone boasts rugged, reliable Sennheiser construction.