MINT - VINTAGE - Sennheiser MD 722 LM late 1980s - XLR

A mic that deserves a second glance — the Sennheiser MD 722 LM is not your everyday handheld. Originally developed as a paging and announcement microphone, this model shares surprising design DNA with other dynamic broadcast tools from Sennheiser’s golden era. With a robust capsule and a tailored speech frequency curve, the MD 722 LM brings out presence and clarity in the human voice like few others in its class.

OPTICAL CONDITION
Mint condition — absolutely clean exterior with no visible signs of wear. The black body and silver grille are spotless and retain original factory shine.

TECHNICAL CONDITION
Fully functional. The XLR conversion has been tested and offers stable, balanced output. Capsule is strong, no hum, distortion, or handling noise issues.

ACCESSORIES (CABLES, HOLDERS, ETC.)
Includes the original Sennheiser box with internal lining, holder, and papers. I think it was never used - this a rare condition for collectors or record freaks alike.

BUILD & DESIGN

The MD 722 LM is a dynamic, cardioid microphone engineered for speech intelligibility in noisy or reverberant environments. Its solid ABS construction, high-quality mesh grille, and built-in noise-filtering elements reflect Sennheiser’s reliable German engineering. Internally, the capsule is mounted with shock absorption to reduce handling noise, and the cardioid pickup ensures off-axis rejection that’s ideal for focused voice capture.

This particular unit has been professionally converted to standard XLR, making it compatible with modern recording, broadcast, and live setups.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 12,000 Hz
• Impedance: 500 ohms (nominal)
• Sensitivity: ~2.0 mV/Pa
• Output Connector: XLR 3-pin (converted)

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS

This microphone excels at clear, mid-forward voice reproduction with a crisp high-end lift to aid articulation. The low-end is naturally rolled off to minimize rumble and proximity boom, making it especially suitable for speech, narration, or live paging. Compared to other Sennheiser dynamics like the MD 421, this model focuses less on musicality and more on vocal presence — perfect for clear voice pickup in real-world environments. BUT VERY USABLE ON AMPS AND EVEN PERCUTION

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