ReValver Microphones
MD421 (LC3)
Inspired by Sennheiser® MD421 (Bass Roll-Off Switch 3)
Model: Sennheiser MD 421
acronym:
- LC3 = Low Cut level 3 (strong low cut) very reduced lows, drier sound
WHAT CHANGES COMPARED TO LC1 / LC2
Less bass more definition more “modern”
SOUND CHARACTER
- low very controlled
- medium highlighted
- high more readable
- answer dry and precise
in practice: more defined than the less “boomy” more aggressive LC2
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- tight
- defined
- more modern
- less hot
perfect for: modern rock hard rock metal fast rhythms
modern rockmetalfast rhythms
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → maximum attack
- OFF-axis → softer
here: ON = standard OFF = for chamfering only
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: ultra tight
- Distance 1–2”: punch
- Distance 2–3”: balance
- Distance >3”: more natural
Low (dB)
already very filtered
use:
- 0 → perfect
- rarely boost
High (dB)
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → more definition
Delay (ms)
useful for: multi-mic depth
Ambience (Y/N)
optional often OFF on metal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: dynamic
- character: tight / defined
- strength: precision
- limit: less body
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFETTO eliminates the “mud”
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
excellent very defined
ON VINTAGE CAB
more modern less hot
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
very useful adds punch guitar
PRO
very defined, very tight, perfect for mix-ready rhythms
AGAINST
less body less warm less “big sound”
Setup Examples
MODERN ROCK (TOP)
Dist1”
AxisON
Low0
High0
- tight and precise
METAL
Dist0.5–1”
AxisON
Low0
High+1
HARD ROCK
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low0
High0
STUDY (layer)
- 57 → attack 421 LC3 → control