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Sennheiser e 902
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Sennheiser e 902

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

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−74 dBV/Pa
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
20 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response"; legend "0°, 1 m"; drawn as absolute sensitivity (dBV). Room and smoothing not stated.

The manufacturer draws absolute sensitivity (dBV/Pa); shifted here by a constant so 1 kHz is near 0 dB.

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−74 dBV/Pa (0.2 mV/Pa), free field, 1 kHz; also −64.4 dBV/Pa, free field, 60 Hz (0.6 mV/Pa). "0.6 mV/Pa (at 60 Hz), 0.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)"; converted (20 log10 0.0002 and 0.0006). The architect's text adds "no load".p. 1
Output impedance350 ohm, nominal, 1 kHz. The 2009 product sheet says "< 350 Ω".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 18 kHz; also [40, 16000], the same sheet's architect's specification, and the 2004 instructions; also [20, 16000], 2009 product sheet. Specifications table: "20 - 18,000 Hz", as in the 2024 quick guide; the architect's specification on the same page says "40 Hz – 16,000 Hz".
ConnectorXLR-3. The 2004 instructions: "Gold-plated XLR connector" (p. 9).
Weight440 g
Dimensions60 × 128.5 mm. "Ø 60 x 128.5 mm": diameter × length. The dimension drawing (p. 2) gives 97 mm height with the stand mount.
Supplied accessoriespouch. "Delivery includes: e 902, pouch, quick guide, safety guide".
ConstructionIntegral stand mount, hum compensating coil, shock mounted capsule, robust metal body
Uses (Sennheiser)Kick drums, bass guitar amps and cabs, tuba and other bass instruments
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Sound inlet basketExtremely rugged, replaceable (screws off)p. 9
Diaphragm"The extremely thin, high-strength diaphragm delivers a very low bass response and fast transient signals."
Placement (Sennheiser)Kick drum: a few centimetres from the batter head for much attack and little resonance (dry); at the resonant head for less attack and much resonance; midway for less attack. Turn the mic away from the beater for less attack.p. 11

Documents

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