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Sennheiser 004519 E 604 Dynamic Cardioid Instrument Microphone
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Unleash the True Sound of Your InstrumentsThe Sennheiser e604 is a robust, compact dynamic cardioid microphone, perfectly engineered for close-miking drums, brass, and woodwind instruments. It excels in handling exceptionally high sound pressure levels (SPL), exceeding 160dB, ensuring your perfor...
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Overview
Unleash the True Sound of Your Instruments
The Sennheiser e604 is a robust, compact dynamic cardioid microphone, perfectly engineered for close-miking drums, brass, and woodwind instruments. It excels in handling exceptionally high sound pressure levels (SPL), exceeding 160dB, ensuring your performance is captured without distortion. Its compact design and included drum clip facilitate easy and secure attachment to the rim of a drum, making it an essential tool for both studio and stage.
- Optimized for miking drums, percussion, brass, and woodwind instruments
- Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels (SPL) in excess of 160 dB
- Delivers a balanced, clear signal with low distortion, comparable to high-end studio condenser microphones
- Minimizes sensitivity to impact and handling noise
- Compact design enables easy and discreet positioning
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 0.12 Pounds / 1.92 ounces
- Microphone Form Factor: Microphone Only
- Item Dimensions (L x W x H): 2 x 1 x 1 inches
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Material: Brass
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 25 dB
- Number of Channels: 1
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 18 KHz
- Noise Level: 160 dB
- Color: Charcoal
- Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Connector Type: XLR
- Compatible Devices: Amplifier, Speaker
- Included Components: 1 e 604, 1 drum clip, 1 pouch
- Recommended Uses For Product: Singing
Key Features
Optimized for drum sets and other percussion instrument miking, while also producing exceptional results for brass and woodwind
Very high sound pressure handling capability, in excess of 160 dB
Balanced, clear, low distortion signal similar to a high-end studio condenser microphone
Low sensitivity to impact and handling noise
Easy to position, due to compact design
Specifications
Model
E 604
Microphone Type
Dynamic Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Optimized For
Drum sets, percussion, brass, woodwind instruments
Sound Pressure Handling
In excess of 160 dB
Signal Quality
Balanced, clear, low distortion
Noise Sensitivity
Low sensitivity to impact and handling noise
Design Feature
Compact design
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments is the Sennheiser E 604 primarily designed for?
The Sennheiser E 604 is primarily optimized for drum sets and other percussion instruments, and also produces exceptional results for brass and woodwind instruments.
Can this microphone handle very loud sound sources without distortion?
Yes, it boasts a very high sound pressure handling capability, in excess of 160 dB, making it suitable for loud instruments.
What kind of sound quality can I expect from the E 604?
It delivers a balanced, clear, low-distortion signal, which is comparable to that of a high-end studio condenser microphone.
Is this microphone susceptible to noise from being moved or handled?
No, the Sennheiser E 604 has a low sensitivity to impact and handling noise, ensuring cleaner audio.
Is the microphone easy to position on instruments?
Yes, its compact design makes it easy to position, which is a practical benefit in instrument miking setups.
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