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Sennheiser E 602 II

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Dynamic Large-Diaphragm Instrument Microphone

  • Directional characteristic: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20 - 16000 Hz
  • Impedance: 350 Ohms
  • Aluminium casing
  • Tripod mount
  • Dimensions 60 x 153 mm
  • Weight 318 g
  • Includes bag
  • Ideal for bass drum, brass, double bass
  • Lighter and improved version of the Sennheiser E 602
Available since August 2006
Item number 194510
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Condenser Microphone No
Polar Pattern Cardioid
£118
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My kick drum sound
RaverZ 21.05.2019
I was looking for a relatively inexpensive solution to record demos in our rehearsal place. I was (still am) really specific about the kick drum sound I want to achieve: Modern punchy rock sound, with enough low end, without getting too much click sound at highs like a metal record would have. After 3 years of using this mic I can say I have found the best solution for my taste without busting the bank.

When it comes to drums I record it with 4 or 5 mics, using close mics only on the kick and snare. I get the best result on the kick with the E 602 II just slightly inside the port hole facing the beater. I get that "in the face kick" sound I need. It certainly has a character that is not for everyone, but for me It is perfect without the need of a subkick.

On the plus side, when we record the drums separately, I can use this one on the bass cabinet too. It gives a nice clean and powerful sound, but I would never use this mic alone when I want raw punk style bass sound.

Now the downsides:
I have some problems with the screw that holds the mount part. It is too loose or too tight. So when i set the position of the mic with the stand, a screwdriver comes handy to fix it in the right place and make sure it stays there during the session.

There is another thing I have found problematic in build quality after a while. The XLR connection lets the cable come out just enough cut the sound, but it is visually unnoticeable. It took me a little time to realize that it's not my sound card or the cable that causing the cutouts. Knowing that I just double check the connection before pressing the record button, and mostly everything is fine.

This two problems I have would not stop me buying this mic again, and the second one would come with us on tour. It looks and feels like it can handle abuse really well, but first of all: This mic gives me closest sound to what I want on the kick drum than the other industry standard kick drum microphones that are mostly used around here in venues or mid priced studios where my hobby band could go.
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Using these for bass recordings
Guy Declerck 29.04.2021
It's my favourite Microphone for bass recordings.
It's perfect, it's the best sounding mic out of the ones I've used to record bass. I also use it for the bass kick of the drums!
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Turn it up - sounds great
TheSorcerer 04.08.2020
This mic is basically pre eq'd for a fat, punchy sound with a good bright click too. Obviously you can eq back the other way - but there's little point mucking around too much with it. Just sounds good out of the box with a good helping of gain and a little gating. Works as well either inside against the batter head, or poking in the sound hole from the front. Won't be going back to my trusty AKG D112 - that sounds like a wet fart in comparison.
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Nice and Subby
Anonymous 28.02.2017
The E602 II is a great mic and at a great price. Solid build and a reliable mic for the arsenal. This mic is particularly good at capturing the very low frequencies of kick drums and guitar/ bass amps (30-80hz ish). If paired with another microphone for clarity, you can get a great kick drum sound, even out of a more budget drum kit.

I would say that it is not particularly good at getting an overall tone on it's own, but used correctly with something else (even just a 57) can get a bigger, fatter overall sound.
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