Sennheiser E 902 Dynamic Cardioid Instrument Microphone for Bass

The Kick Drum Mic That Delivers Every Time

The Sennheiser E 902 is a dynamic cardioid instrument microphone purpose-built for kick drum and bass instrument applications. Its tailored frequency response emphasises the low-end thump and attack that define a great kick drum sound, while its robust construction handles the extreme SPL levels generated inside a drum shell without breaking a sweat. From club stages to arena tours, the E 902 is the reliable workhorse that engineers reach for when the low end has to hit hard.

Key Features

• Dynamic cardioid capsule — focused pickup pattern optimised for close-miking bass sources
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 18 kHz — tailored low-frequency emphasis with punchy attack for kick drum and bass
• High SPL handling — handles up to 160 dB SPL, built for the extreme levels inside a kick drum shell
• No phantom power required — passive dynamic design, plug in and go
• Integrated stand mount — swivel mount built into the body for fast, flexible positioning
• Rugged metal housing — road-ready construction designed for demanding live and studio environments

Ideal For

• Kick drum (internal and external placement)
• Bass guitar amplifier cabinets
• Upright bass
• Tuba and low brass instruments
• Floor toms

Mount it, point it at the beater, and let the E 902 do what it was born to do. Punchy, powerful, and built to last — this is the low-end mic that belongs on every serious drum kit.