Comments on: Sennheiser e901 Review

By: Jason M.

Jason M. — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:28:25 +0000

Picks up and translate the low end of my 18″ kick much better than the dynamic, super cardioid polar pattern mic I was using.

By: Joseph A.

Joseph A. — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:41:07 +0000

By: Mainor Arcia Madrigal

Mainor Arcia Madrigal — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:09:41 +0000

Buen micro para el bombo de la bateria
Llego en perfecto estado..
Trabaja muy bien con cualquier tipo de bombo o bass drum.

By: KaseyK

KaseyK — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:27:04 +0000

Excellent sounding mic that I use for kick drum. A lot of folks seem to use boundary mics in conjunction with another mic like a Shure Beta 52, Sennheiser e902 or the Audix D6. I’ve found that the e901 is perfect by itself. For me, this mic has the perfect balance of lows and highs to give it plenty of bottom and just the right amount of attack to make your kick drum sound great in any venue. In comparison to the previously mentioned dynamic mics, the e901 will definitely offer more attack or “click” sound from your kick if that’s what you’re wanting. If you’re wanting a “boomy” sound from your kick drum, this is NOT the mic you’re wanting.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:52:07 +0000

This really is an amazing microphone. I "upgraded" from a Shure Beta 52A, which is probably the most popular higher-end bass drum mic out there. I decided to switch because I kept having trouble with the microphone hitting the hole I cut in my bass drum head. Anyway, the sound quality is one or two steps above even the mighty 52A. I don't know how that's possible. Only downside is slightly higher line noise, maybe because this is a condenser mic, as opposed to a dynamic (as the 52A). Regardless, if you haven't yet bought a decent bass drum mic, I would recommend the extra $50 bucks for this one. If, by chance, you have a 52A, I invite you to try it on your largest floor tom. That's right, the best part about this mic, it turns out, is that it opened up my 52A, which is simply astounding as a floor tom mic (vs. a standard SM57).

A few other points. This microphone is incredibly heavy and seems remarkably well made. I'm not a huge fan of the graphics, but you cannot see this mic in the drum, so whatever. The unit is made in Germany and comes with a decent, although not particularly nice, bag for gigging. It also has a 10 year warranty, which is great, particularly for a condenser mic. Finally, I am using this in an 18" Gretsch Brooklyn kick drum. I have no doubt it will sound even better in larger drums.

Final verdict: I don't have any idea why it sounds so good, but this is the best kick mic I've ever heard. 10/10. Shure makes a similar unit (Beta 91A) that I have not tried, so I cannot comment on it. I am a huge Shure fan, so I bet it is equally as good. As for why I picked the Sennheiser over the Shure when they were the same price? I just wanted to try a Sennheiser, and the reviews were slightly better on Amazon. Nothing more than that. And I like what I see. A lot.

By: James

James — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:05:11 +0000

Not working

By: polavarapu kishorekumar

polavarapu kishorekumar — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:51:06 +0000

Sounds great, cleans up my set up without having a stand sticking out. Great product!!!

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:38:06 +0000

Did I say Great?… I meant, great, great, great…. microphone
Buy one before they come to their senses and raise the price…

By: william balestrini

william balestrini — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:47:42 +0000

Great for Kick Drums – IF… your kick drum port hole is large enough to pass this mic through it!

By: prem sagar

prem sagar — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:35:06 +0000

Before this I had only ever used a b52 since that was all that the venues ever had. From the first time I heard this mic I knew I’d never go back. While a 52 sounds like a low woomph, this one actually sounds like the kick drum. What a novel concept!