Sennheiser E614

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Sennheiser E614

Sennheiser

E614

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 170601
Model: E614
Price: $196.90

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The E614 is a workhorse mic – incredibly focused and well-built. It’s fantastic for overheads on drums, capturing the crispness of woodwinds, or miking acoustic guitars and string sections. If you need a reliable, high-performance mic for live sound or detailed studio recordings where isolation is key, this is a solid choice.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser E614
  • Condenser Microphone: Polar pattern: supercardioid
  • Very high sensitivity
  • Frequency range 40 Hz - 20 kHz
  • High SPL
  • Effective suppression of rear incidental noise
  • Excellent feedback resistance
  • Especially for overhead
  • hi-hat
  • woodwinds and string instruments
  • Phantom power 12-52 V/ 3 mA required
PROS
  • • Tight, focused sound ideal for capturing detailed acoustic instruments
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels at isolating sources in live settings
  • • Robust, all-metal construction feels durable and reliable
  • • Excellent feedback rejection makes it stage-ready and versatile
CONS
  • • Supercardioid pattern demands precise mic placement for optimal results
  • • Lacks the warmth of some larger diaphragm condensers for vocals
  • • Can be unforgiving with less-than-perfect source material

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL 140 dB
Sensitivity 13 mV/Pa (112 dB SPL)
Connector XLR
Weight 245 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The E614 offers a slightly tighter, more controlled sound compared to the C451’s more open character. Both are excellent, but the E614 might be preferred for brighter or more percussive acoustic tones.
While primarily designed for instruments, it *can* be used for vocals, especially for singers with a brighter timbre. However, it lacks the warmth and flattering qualities of some dedicated vocal mics.
Given its high sensitivity, a clean, low-noise preamp is best; avoid overly colored or noisy preamps as they’ll mask the mic’s detail.

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