Sennheiser e 902 Review
Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sennheiser e 902. For example, 94% of 33 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Sennheiser e 902 have given positive feedback.
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Awesome Kick drum Mic
Sennheiser evolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Michael on Guitar Center
I'm an engineer by trade and have been tickling the skins for 32 years (studio work, live performance, hobby). This microphone is the very best I've ever used for recording or live performance. It's the only one I recommend.
Pro grade kick mic
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Zach H. on Reverb
I have reached a point in my career where I am absolutely done buying cheap junk "just to get by." Every purchase I make, I try to invest in quality equipment that I won't regret buying later. That said, I am not a "money is no object" musician either. Music is a business for me, so my purchases have to make sense. These 900 series sennheiser mics hit that sweet spot for me. They are expensive enough that you are buying a serious quality piece of gear, yet they compete with mics that are priced well above them. The 902 is no exception. One of my favorite things about it is how easily you can get good sound from it. I typically throw it in a kick drum with a gate and a little compression, and do most of my tone adjustments with mic placement. Further into the kick for more beater, further out for less, closer to center for more thump, closer to the edge for more overtone. If I feel it needs eq, it usually isn't much. It just sounds great on its own. ... More
Perfect sound out of the box
Sennheiser evolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Tim on Guitar Center
I bought this to replace my CAD kick drum mic. After a couple of years struggling with the CAD, I decided I wasn't going to get the sound I was after with something cheap. It was between this and a D6. While the Audix sounds amazing, this took it in versatility (in my opinion). I'll be recording bass amps too, so having something not so tailored to just a kick drum was inviting. So, I took a chance with this and couldn't be happier. Right out of the box, it sounded great. So much so, that it brought a smile to my face. Low end thump, beater attack, all with about 30 seconds of placement invested. The feel of this thing is top notch as well. All metal enclosure, good weight in the hand, but not too much for a mic stand to handle. Sennheiser did a great job with this. ... More
Great for Kick Drum, too!
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Brad L. on Reverb
We were using a 57 as a kick drum mic, and it was adequate but not great sounding. Then I got an Audix D6, and after listening to the first evening of recordings we were convinced it was defective. I guess I should have read some reviews rather than taking the guy at the shop's word that it was "the industry standard" in kick drum mics, because apparently it is a well known fact that the D6 gives a pronounced click with each drum beat, which apparently metal drummers like. I then got a CAD that was DOA, so I can't comment on how it sounded. The e902 is big and warm sounding. We are using it just inside the front head and recording the whole band live. Recommended. ... More
A good bass drum mic for live shows.
Sennheiser E902 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Iowa Drummer on B&H Photo Video
I did a lot or bass drum mic research before purchasing this. So far, I am impressed and happy with my choice. I play many live shows per month from small bars to large outside shows. The E902 has worked flawlessly on my Mapex maple kit. It produces a nice low tone with little EQ. Basically, plug it in, place it...and play.
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Good Bass Drum Mic
Sennheiser E902 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Sal on B&H Photo Video
I have had an AKG D112 for twenty years and decided to pull the trigger on this Sennheiser E902 mic. This one seems to capture a bit more of the tone and sustain of my 18" Gretsch bass drum. I will leave it on my studio kit and tune it in even more, but already I love it. The cable does stick out of the back (making it longer than the D112 whose cable sticks out perpendicular to the throw) but no big thang.
Just what the doctor ordered
Sennheiser evolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Tworedaces on Guitar Center
Gigged this and another well known kick mic and this one had the bottom end and the thump of the beater nailed. Complements from crowd on the sound so that did it for me.
Made the difference
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Gary S. on Reverb
For the longest time I've been trying to get a great kick sound in my studio trying different mics and I heard this one and decided to try it and it was exactly what I was looking for great little mic.
Great For Didgeridoo!
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Jason S. on Reverb
Hadn’t seen this used much in the didge world. One guy from Holland was using a 902. Really good one their own...superb when combined with say a 57 for didge recording.
you are the best
Sennheiser E902 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by ramina on B&H Photo Video
thank you for best quality product. ya like it. & recoment it others. I live in Baku in Azerbaycan. most of population know about you and like you.
Fantastic Microphone
Sennheiser evolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Stephen on Guitar Center
I use only Sennheiser mic's on my drums. Superior quality and range. I highly recommend.
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Jonathan K. on Reverb
Using this microphone to record my bass drum and it sounds awesome.
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Griffin S. on Reverb
Great, clean sounding microphone. Not overhyped like a lot of other budget kick drum mics.
Awesome
Sennheiser e902 Dynamic Bass Instrument Microphone
Reviewed by Bruno P. on Reverb
Thank You
I would buy this product again.
Sennheiser evolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by neto on Guitar Center
very good
