Sennheiser e906 Supercardioid Dynamic Mic for Guitar Amps

by Sennheiser

Product Features

• Flat shape perfect for guitar amps
• Extra-resistant reinforced metal body
• Three position switchable sound character: bright, moderate, dark
• Lively, full sound
• 10 year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 4.5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000AQHJQ2
• Item model number: e 906
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,643 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #30 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Dynamic Microphones > Instrument

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sennheiser e906 is a high-quality dynamic microphone with super-cardioid pick-up pattern, ideal for miking guitar amps, percussion instruments, snares and toms. Its laterally mounted capsule has been specially developed for miking guitars amps face on and and extremely close to the signal source. The switchable sound characteristics have been optimally adapted to the requirements of guitarists. The super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides good isolation from other on-stage signals. Due to its flat design, the e906 is also very suitable for use with drums, since it can easily be positioned in cramped space conditions (e.g. below the cymbals).

What's in the Box:  e 906 microphone, MZQ 100 clamp, pouch, user manual.

Product Description

The Sennheiser Cardioid e906 instrument microphone was especially designed for guitar amps and is also excellent for percussion and horns. The E906 features a dynamic element with a supercardioid polar pattern that provides optimum rejection of off-axis signal and residual noise. The E906 provides high headroom and low distortion when capturing signals at excessive sound pressure levels. The element responds to very fast attacks with extreme accuracy, without distortion. The E906 is an excellent choice for guitar cabinets as well as percussion and brass instruments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar Mic, January 21, 2009

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Herb A. Genelly III "Herb Genelly (the G.A.S.... (Petaluma, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser e906 Supercardioid Dynamic Mic for Guitar Amps (Electronics)

Great mic, and beautiful sound. Pay the extra $$ for the 906 (rather than the 609), because it has three frequency positions (high boost, flat & high roll-off) so you can tweak your sound depending on the guitar amp, cab, wattage, style and venue you play. BTW..."Unique Squared" is THE place to go for this mic: Best Price, Best Service, Super Fast Delivery! The mic comes with a decent pouch, and rubber mic clip, with a thread adapter to fit 2 different size mic stands, (if you decide not to drape the mic.) You may want to use Gaffers Tape if you "drape", and if you end up pushing a lot of "Air". That's to prevent vibrations from bouncing the mic off the speaker grill. I use the new Audix "CAB GRAB1" that clamps on your amp cab, and adjusts to fit different width amps. It has a goose neck to tweak the mics position for finding the sweet spot of the cab. Also, I run the mic through a PreSonus VXP for gigs, but you don't need it with this mic.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So this is what my guitar sounds like!, June 21, 2008

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Greg FU (Fairfax, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sennheiser e906 Supercardioid Dynamic Mic for Guitar Amps (Electronics)

If you play electric guitar and need to put a microphone in front of the cabinet, get this microphone. Do not get the SM57. Do not get the beta whatever. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Get this microphone.

I have used the SM57s for years. When I got the 906, I made a recording to compare them with the SM57. The difference is striking - like you took a wet blanket off your head when listening to the 906. Also, referenced to the 57s, the pattern is much tighter with the 906. I run my guitar in stereo and the imaging is substantially improved with the Sennheiser.

The 906 is considerably more sensitive and requires less gain at the front end of the mixer - translation: less noise. As an added bonus, the design allows the user to simply drape the mic over the top of the cabinet, eliminating the need for a stand. Nice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The answer is here!, January 9, 2009

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Terry L. Davis "vintage is best" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser e906 Supercardioid Dynamic Mic for Guitar Amps (Electronics)

The Sennheiser e906 is THE answer. I could never get a '57 to get the sound I wanted--either on or off axis--at any distance. Take this mic, drape it over your amp at about the 2 o'clock position, rotate it 30 degrees toward the surrounds and you'll have THE sound you've been looking for in a cabinet microphone. SM57s have their use, but it was designed in '57 and hasn't changed a bit, despite some major improvements in mic design. Something as simple as a flat face makes the mic physically easier to place. A choice of three settings helps you get dialed in pretty close, then the rest is just working on placement. It really opens up the sound. Sounds fantastic through the mains. It is worth the money to go the extra and pick up the 906 rather than the 609 (little brother). Unique and Amazon had the mic at $153 when everyone else was already marked up to $189, too!

Go with this mic--you won't be sorry.