Detail 01
Dynamic capsule
No phantom power needed, and it shrugs off the sound pressure a snare or cab puts out up close.
Product detailSKU #1274034493098
Sennheisere 904 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dynamic cardioid instrument mic for close-miking drums, percussion and amps on stage or in a small room. For players and engineers who need a compact rugged mic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking snare and toms in a tight kit
- Guitar or bass cabs at high stage volume
- Small studios where bleed between sources matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals up front — it's built as an instrument mic
- Distant room or overhead capture needing extended top end
- Anyone wanting a plug-and-play USB recording mic
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.
Detail 02
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, so a snare mic hears less hi-hat and a cab mic hears less kit.
Detail 03
40Hz–18kHz response
Low end reaches under a floor tom and kick shell; top stops short of airy cymbal detail.
Detail 04
2.6 mV/Pa sensitivity
Moderate output. Quiet sources need more preamp gain; loud drums and amps sit comfortably without pads.
Detail 05
350 ohm impedance, 1,000 ohm minimum load
Standard low-impedance mic. Works with any normal mixer or interface mic input.
Detail 06
4-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch body
Short enough to slot between a rack tom and a cymbal without fighting for space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs an XLR cable and a mic preamp or mixer channel
- 02Mic stand or drum mount is a separate purchase
- 03Position it a few inches off the head and angle away from cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the e 904 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic, so it works off a plain mic input with no 48V. Turning phantom on won't harm it either.
02Can I use it on a guitar amp?
Yes. It's a close-miking instrument mic and handles cabinet levels fine. Point it at the speaker cone edge for less brightness.
03Is it good for vocals?
It'll pass sound, but it's voiced and shaped for instruments. A dedicated vocal mic will sit better on a singer.
04What cable do I need?
A standard balanced XLR cable into a mic preamp, mixer, or audio interface input. Nothing included in the box.
Reference
Full specifications
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4 detailsSound
- Sensitivity in Free Field No Load 1khz
- 2.6 mV/Pa
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–18kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 350 ohm
- Min Terminating Impedance
- 1,000 ohm
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Pattern
- cardioid
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1
- Dimensions
- 4-1/2 inch x 1-1/2 inch
