Sennheiser E604

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Sennheiser E604

Sennheiser

E604

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 129029
Model: E604
Price: $152.90

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The E604 is a workhorse tom mic – super durable and surprisingly good for the money. It's a great choice for gigging drummers or anyone needing a reliable, no-fuss mic for toms, snare, or even percussion. Don't expect pristine clarity, but it delivers punch and handles high SPLs like a champ.

Product Description

Sennheiser E604, Dynamic Instrument Microphone

The e 604 is a cardioid microphone for miking brass and woodwinds

  • Ideal e.g. for toms
  • snare
  • percussion
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Frequency range: 40 - 18
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
  • Glass-fibre reinforced
  • robust plastic housing
  • Insensitive to impact and structure borne sound
  • Highest sound pressure (160 dB) is transmitted without distortion
  • Very low inherent noise
  • Hum-compensating coil
  • Good positioning due to compact design
  • Integrated tripod mount
  • Inlet basket: stainless steel
  • Dimensions (Ø x L): 33 x 59 mm
  • Weight without cable: 60 g
  • Incl. rim clamp MZH 504/ 604 and bag
PROS
  • • Robust glass-fibre housing shrugs off stage abuse
  • • Cardioid pattern isolates toms well in busy mixes
  • • Compact size allows for tight mic placement
  • • Integrated tripod mount simplifies quick setup and positioning
CONS
  • • Lacks the detail of condenser mics for nuanced tones
  • • Cardioid pattern can be problematic with bleed if not careful
  • • Lower sensitivity requires a decent preamp for best results

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 40 Hz - 18 kHz
Max SPL 160 dB
Clamp Included Yes, MZH 504/604
Weight 60 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D112 has a more pronounced low-end thump, while the E604 offers a tighter, more controlled sound – it's less boomy overall.
While versatile, it’s primarily designed for louder instruments; acoustic guitars and vocals might lack the needed detail and finesse.
The cardioid pattern is excellent for minimizing feedback by rejecting sounds from the rear, but careful monitor placement is still crucial.

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