[. . . ] Robustness on the one hand and outstanding acoustical qualities on the other hand make the MD 419 an ideal choice for the advanced audio amateur. [. . . ] Therefore the microphone must always be directed towards the sound source wh ich is to be recorded. Due to the pronounced directionality disturbing noise coming from the sides and from the back are effectively suppressed. Signals reaching the microphone diagonally from the back (120°) produce only 1', 2(22 dB) of the voltage which would be produced bya signal reaching the microphone directly from the front. Due to this characteristic the MD 419 is especially suitable for recordings in acoustically unfavourable environments. mounting the microphone Whether your floor stand is equipped with a 3/8 "-, '/2" or a 5/8" x 27 G thread, the MD 419 with its quick release clamp will fit them all. 3) is equipped with achanging thread, which can be unscrewed with a coin. For the adaptation to '/2" threads the insert has to taken out, turned around and replaced. If the insert is removed completely the clamp will fit %" x 27 G threads. [. . . ] La pince de fixation rapide est equipee d'une piece speciale qui se devisse a I'aide d'une piece de monnaie. [. . . ]