Sennheiser E 901

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Sennheiser E 901

Sennheiser

E 901

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 179353
Model: E 901
Price: $251.90

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The E 901 is a serious workhorse for capturing that massive, defined bass drum sound. It’s a great choice for drummers and engineers needing a focused low-end pickup – think rock, metal, and heavier genres. Its built-in preamp makes it super convenient for live or studio use.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser E 901
  • Condenser Boundary Layer Microphone
  • Specially geared to bass drum pick up
  • Directional characteristic: Half cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20.000 Hz
  • Impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Integrated pre-amp with XLR-output socket
  • male
  • Rubber plate for dampening
  • Dimensions: 126.5 x 105 x 26.5 mm
  • Weight: approx. 350 g
PROS
  • • Excellent low-frequency response for impactful bass drum recordings
  • • Robust rubber plate effectively dampens vibrations and handling noise
  • • Integrated preamp delivers a strong, clean signal directly to the mixer
  • • Half-cardioid pattern minimizes bleed from overhead mics
CONS
  • • Limited versatility beyond low-frequency instruments and vocals
  • • The half-cardioid pattern can still pick up unwanted room reflections
  • • Relatively heavy for a boundary mic, may require a stable mounting solution

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser Boundary Layer
Polar Pattern Half Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 - 20000 Hz
Max SPL 140 dB
Connector XLR Male
Weight 350 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The E 901 tends to have a slightly more pronounced low-midrange, while the Beta 98 is often considered a bit cleaner and more neutral. Both are excellent, but the E 901's character can be a real asset.
No, the rubber plate is permanently affixed to the microphone body. It's designed to be part of the mic's inherent damping and isolation.
While it *can* be used on floor toms, the half-cardioid pattern isn't ideal, and you'll likely pick up more room tone than you'd want. It's really optimized for bass drum and kick drum applications.

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