Detail 01
20Hz–18kHz frequency response
Reaches well below the fundamental of a kick drum, so the low thump lands rather than getting rolled off.
Product detailSKU #1274034493309
Sennheiserevolution e 902 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dedicated kick drum mic, voiced for the inside of a bass drum. For drummers and engineers miking kick live or in a studio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a kick drum inside the shell, live or tracking
- Bass cabinets and low-frequency stage sources
- Floor toms needing extra low-end weight
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- General vocal or overhead duty — it's voiced too specifically
- Quiet acoustic instruments that need high-frequency detail
- Anyone needing one mic to cover the whole kit
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what's in front of it. Inside a kick, that means less snare and cymbal bleed.
Detail 03
0.2 mV/Pa sensitivity, 0.6 mV/Pa at 60Hz
Deliberately more sensitive down low than up top — the voicing itself favours kick fundamentals over attack.
Detail 04
350 ohm impedance, 1000 ohm minimum load
Standard for a dynamic. Any normal mixer or interface preamp input will drive it correctly.
Detail 05
5 in x 2-1/3 in body
Short and squat, so it fits through a ported kick head and sits inside the drum without fouling the beater.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dynamic mic — no phantom power required, but you do need a mic preamp
- 02Your kick head needs a port hole, or you mic outside the resonant head
- 03Budget for a short boom or kick-drum stand to position it inside the shell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will the e 902 fit inside my kick drum?
It's 5 inches long by about 2.3 inches across, so it passes through a standard ported bass drum head and sits inside the shell on a short stand.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic microphone. Connect XLR to any mic preamp; 48V is not required.
03Can I use it on bass guitar cabinets?
Yes. The low-frequency extension down to 20Hz and high SPL handling suit bass cabs and other loud low-end sources.
04How is this different from a general-purpose dynamic?
The frequency response and sensitivity are tilted toward low end — 0.6 mV/Pa at 60Hz versus 0.2 mV/Pa at 1kHz. It's tuned for kick, not versatility.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Color
- Black
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