Sennheiser brings back the MD 9235 mic head for €599

Engineers kept asking for it, and Sennheiser finally caved by bringing the MD 9235 cardioid mic head back from the dead.

MD 9235 returns to production

• Sennheiser revived the capsule after years of persistent demand.
• MM 435 and MM 445 had replaced it back in 2020.
• Touring sound engineers tested samples and loved the result.
• Sebastian Schmitz confirmed the revival was fan-driven.

Performance and design highlights

• Lightweight aluminium-copper coil enables faster transient response.
• Cardioid pickup rejects ambient noise from the sides and rear.
• Frequency response spans 40Hz to 20kHz within ±2dB.
• Max SPL handling reaches a hefty 163dB.

Compatibility runs deep

• Spectera, Digital 6000, and Digital 9000 systems all work.
• EW-DX, EW-D, and EW-DP lines are fully supported.
• Evolution Wireless G4 300 and 500 Series are compatible.
• Sennheiser's standard capsule interface keeps things universal.

Pricing and what ships in the box

• MD 9235 costs €599 and is available right now.
• A carrying pouch comes bundled with each unit.
• Five replacement foam inlays are part of the package.