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Sennheiser e 602-II
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Sennheiser e 602-II

Dynamic, cardioid, kick-drum and bass instrument mic with integral stand mount

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−72 dBV/Pa
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
20 – 16k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response"; drawn as absolute sensitivity (dBV). Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar pattern". Each frequency is drawn on one side only (125 to 1000 Hz left, 2000 to 16000 Hz right); the pattern is taken as symmetric. Measuring conditions not stated.

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From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−72 dBV/Pa (0.25 mV/Pa), free field, 1 kHz; also −60.9 dBV/Pa, free field, 50 Hz ("0.9 mV/Pa (at 50 Hz)"). "0.25 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)"; converted (20 log10 0.00025). The instructions add "no load".p. 1
Output impedance350 ohm, nominal, at 1 kHz
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum terminating impedance. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 16 kHz. "Frequency response 20 - 16,000 Hz"; no tolerance stated.
ConnectorXLR-3
Weight318 g
Dimensions60 × 153 mm. "⌀ 60 x 153 mm": diameter by length. The drawing on page 2 gives ⌀ 59.53, height with the stand mount 96.89.
Supplied accessoriespouch. "Delivery includes": e 602-II, pouch, quick guide, safety guide.
BodyRugged, lightweight aluminium body for stable positioning on long microphone boom arms
Hum compensationHum compensating coil
MountIntegral stand mount
From the manual rh
Placement (Sennheiser)Kick drum: a few centimetres from the batter head for much attack and little resonance; level with the resonant head for less attack and much resonance; midway for less attack. Turn the mic away from the beater for less attack.p. 4
From the manual e602 rh
First version (e 602)Sensitivity 1.0 mV/Pa (free field, no load, 1 kHz); nominal impedance 250 Ω; weight 550 g; "rugged metal body" with "traditional large diaphragm capsule design". Same 20-16,000 Hz, ⌀ 60 x 153 mm and 1 kΩ minimum load.p. 7

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