Sennheiser E902

A bass specialist in the Sennheiser dynamic microphone range

The Sennheiser e 902 was designed as a microphone "dedicated" to low registers, where impact, sustain, and excellent separation are expected. Its frequency response was designed to enhance the lower spectrum while maintaining the precision necessary for the kick drum or bass to remain perfectly clear. It is a relevant choice when you are looking for an immediate, effective, and consistent capture, both live and in recording.

For whom and for what uses: from modern kick to acoustic bass instruments

The e 902 is aimed at drummers, sound engineers, and home studio users who want a simple-to-place and reliable microphone for the kick drum, without spending hours correcting the equalization. It also excels in front of a bass amplifier, adding body and a well-defined attack. Finally, on low brass instruments like the tuba (and more broadly instruments with a generous register), its ability to cleanly capture fundamentals helps maintain a solid foundation without sacrificing articulation.

Performance tailored for impact and clarity

Optimized response in the very low frequencies

The e 902's signature emphasizes bass while remaining usable in real situations: the goal is to keep a massive but controlled foundation. As a result, you get a present and deep kick drum, or a firm and intelligible bass, with an immediate sense of "weight" in the low end.

Fast transients for sharp attacks

On a kick drum, speed on attacks makes all the difference: the e 902 reproduces the "kick" precisely, which facilitates placing the sound in the mix. On a bass amp, this responsiveness helps preserve playing (fingers, pick) and dynamics, without losing support from the fundamental frequencies.

Cardioid directivity: more control, less bleed

Thanks to its cardioid directivity, the e 902 favors the targeted source and limits ambient sounds. In live settings, this translates to better bass control and a cleaner capture, particularly useful on stage when the overall level is high.

Design thought for the stage and quick placements

The microphone includes a convenient stand mount to speed up setup, and its capsule mounted on a shock-mount system helps reduce handling noise and unwanted vibrations. The hum compensation coil also helps maintain a cleaner signal in environments where interference may occur (lighting, power supply, proximity to amps).

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	20 Hz	Directivity	cardioid
Frequency response - end	16 kHz	Capsule	dynamic
Category	instrument microphone	Color	Black

Transducer principle	dynamic	Sensitivity (60 Hz)	0.6 mV/Pa
Body	metal	Nominal impedance	350 Ohm
Compensation coil	hum compensation	Minimum load impedance	1000 Ohm
Mounting	integrated stand mount	Connector	XLR-3
Frequency response	20-16000 Hz	Dimensions	128.5 x 60 mm
Free-field sensitivity	0.2 mV/Pa	Weight	440 g