With its highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern and condenser like sensitively, the MD441 is one of the most unique (and expensive) moving coil dynamic microphones ever produced. The spring mounted capsule and humbucking coil make the MD441 less sensitivity to handling noise, which is why it became a popular live vocal microphone in the 1970’s. In the studio its laser beam directionality and superior rejection make it a solid choice as a close mic on drums.