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Sennheisere 609 Dynamic Guitar Mic With Stand and Cable

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Dynamic mic bundled with a stand and a 20-foot cable. A complete way to start miking a guitar cabinet without buying pieces separately.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • First-time cab miking with nothing else on hand
  • Recording or live use into any XLR mic input
  • Rehearsal rooms where a mic gets knocked around

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone who already owns a stand and cables
  • Detailed acoustic or vocal work where a condenser suits better
  • Overhead or boom-arm placement — this stand's boom is fixed length

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.

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Detail 01

Dynamic element

No phantom power needed. Plugs into any mic preamp, and handles high volume without overloading the capsule.

Detail 02

1.5 mV/Pa sensitivity

A fairly quiet output. On soft sources you'll be turning the preamp up; on a loud cab it's plenty.

Detail 03

40–18,000Hz response

Covers guitar-cab range top to bottom. The low reach also picks up stage rumble if the stand is on a resonant floor.

Detail 04

1,000 ohm minimum load

Any standard XLR preamp works. Very low-impedance inputs would thin it out, but those are rare.

Detail 05

6.3oz without cable

Light enough that the stand won't tip, and easy to hang or clip in tight spots near a cab.

Detail 06

20-foot cable, stand 35 to 61-7/8 inches

Reaches most cabs from a floor position and adjusts from a low cab up to a raised stack.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01No mic clip adapter is guaranteed to fit non-standard stand threads
  2. 02The boom is a fixed 30-1/4 inches — it doesn't shorten
  3. 03You still need a preamp or interface with an XLR input
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this need phantom power?

No. It's a dynamic mic, so it works off any standard mic input with no phantom power. Leaving 48V on won't harm it either.

02What comes in the box?

The mic, a stand adjustable from 35 to about 62 inches with a 30-1/4 inch boom, and a 20-foot cable.

03Can I use it for vocals?

It'll work into any mic input, but it's built and bundled for guitar cabinets. A vocal-focused mic will suit singing better.

04Is 20 feet of cable enough?

It reaches from a cab to a nearby interface or a stage box. For a long run to a front-of-house desk, add an extension.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsSound
Sensitivity in Free Field No Load 1khz
1.5 mV/Pa
Frequency Response
40–18,000Hz
Min Terminating Impedance
1,000 ohm
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
4 detailsSize & weight
Weight W O Cable
6.3 oz. (180 g)
Height Adj
35 inch–61-7/8 inch
Length
20'
Fixed Boom Length
30-1/4 inch

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