Sennheiser e 602 II Review
Cardioid Instrument Microphone
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e602-II Cardoid Microphone
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Michael Oliver on Guitar Center
After hearing the original e602 model and noticing a flaw in the design, (see "physics of microphone technology" circa 2007), I decided not to buy the microphone at that time. Now, the updated version comes out and "woohoo," what a great sounding microphone. My normal uses for this model are for Kick Drum, Large Brazillian or Oriental Drums and for Bass Guitar Amps and Upright Basses. I decided to try the mic out on several other applications, like a nylon acoustic guitar and as the "floor" mic in a setup of room ambience mics. In every application this mic works great. The rejection of unwanted material is great and the tone of the mic is warm and pure giving good reference of the audio source. ... More
Becoming a favorite
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Todd McKernan on Guitar Center
I've had this mic for several years now, but never really gave it much of a chance. I bought it because it was fairly cheap and I needed another LD Dynamic for when I record live bands. It wasn't until a few months ago that a friend of mine was showing me a recording he was working on, I asked what he used on the kick, because it sounded so warm, and there was no sibilance in it. I was pretty shocked when he told me it was the e602 II. The next chance I got I did a shootout with my usuals. A beta 52a, D112, and D6. The end result is that I have now made the beta 52a my backup mic, the D6 my snap/beater mic, and the e602 II for my outside mic. The D112 is now my bass cab mic for live bands. I'm surprised that such a warm tone comes out of this relatively budget mic. Its pretty solid but really light weight. I gave it 4 stars because its output level is a little low, it doesn't have an internal shock mount, and no gold contacts. But I believe thats where the e802 comes in... that might be next on my list. Don't over think this mic just because its not as popular as some of the other standards. ... More
Great bass drum mic
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
I'm using a 4-mic drum recording/monitoring setup and I wanted a dedicated bass drum mic so I could free up the one I was using and at the same time have a mic designed specifically for bass drums. I watched some comparison videos and this one had the sound characteristics that I was looking for. Did a test recording at home and it sounds great. As it stands im very happy with this purchase. 2 things to note: the 3/8 to 5/8 gold adapter that it came with only has (extraction) grooves cut into one side. I removed it then accidentally put it back into the mount reversed and I was unable to remove it until I screwed something into it with loctite, waited 4 hours, then was able to unscrew it from the mount. Not sure if others received a 2-side grooved adapter or if this is just how they do it. Anyway I'll probably cut grooves into it with a dremel. The second thing: I tightened down the pivot screw that attaches the body of the mic to the mount and it still never got that tight. Even with those 2 minor issues I still really like this microphone and I'm glad I bought it. ... More
MORE PUNCHY THAN A SHURE 52A
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by PREVALENT ROCKS on Guitar Center
THIS MICS AWESOME--SENNHEISER--MEANS BUISSNESS..YOU WANT THAT PUNCHY KICK DRUM SOUND ,,,GET ONE OF THESE,,PUT IT IN THE FRONT HOLE -AIMED AT THE LEFT CORNER WHERE THE HEAD MEETS THE DRUM --AND IF YOU HAVE A AUDIX D6 TOSS THAT IN ON A TOWLE AIMED AT THE BEATER AND MIX THE TWO TOGETHER ---WOW---MONSTEROUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great mic!
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Jer-o on Guitar Center
The sound guy at a show I played used these to mic my bass drums and I thought it was the best my kit had sounded so far. I bought two of these to mic my bass drums at home. Sounds wonderful and the design easily fits through a port hole to mic the beater head from inside the bass drum. This combined with my beta 52a's on the resonant heads sounds so sweet it's ridiculous.
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Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Edgar on Guitar Center
Great sounding for Bass cabs it has that BOOM! still yet to try on a kick drum but for my current cab it sounds insane!!
So far, so great
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by TRoss on Guitar Center
This e 602 II has been in my possession for a week now and I've had no issues so far. It has been without a doubt a great purchase. It give great lows and body to my kick drum before I've even mixed or EQ'd it! I'm interested in seeing how durable it will be in the future. Great buy and great price!
Better than the Shure
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Charles on B&H Photo Video
I like this mic much better than the Shure Beta 52A. Much more responsive and easier EQ'd too.
Good bass drum mic
Sennheiser e 602 II Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
Good mic
