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Sennheiser e 906 Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Supercardioid Dynamic Mic with Three Switchable Presence Settings
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A Super Mic for Amps and Drums

Need a versatile mic to handle drums, percussion, amplifiers and other instrumental sources? Sennheiser has the answer with the e 906, a supercardioid dynamic mic that's custom designed for great instrument reproduction! The e 906 instrument microphone is especially tailored for guitar amps, and is also excellent for percussion and horns.

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Sennheiser e 906 Dynamic Mic at a Glance:
  • Captures amplified guitars and percussion sounds with precision
  • Switchable presence filter adapts to your needs
  • Flat front design for easy positioning
Captures amplified guitars and percussion sounds with precision

The e 906 is custom-made for demanding instrumental use. It has a very fast transient response, which makes it ideal for guitar leads and percussive sounds. In addition, the e 906's frequency response of 40Hz-18kHz can handle instruments from toms and congas to triangles and cuicas.

Switchable presence filter adapts to your needs

The e 906 features a switchable presence filter which allows you to tailor the sound characteristics to different sound requirements and styles. The filter is adjusted via a slide switch on the microphone. The slide switch is tamper-resistant - to change positions, just use a pointed tool such as a small screwdriver. The switch has three positions: one boosts the presence range (with a mid frequency of 4.2kHz) for aggressive metal rhythm guitars. The Normal position is great for classic rock. And the third position attenuates the presence range, with a mid frequency of 4kHz, for warm and smooth jazz and blues sounds.

Flat front design for easy positioning

You can hang the e 906 on a guitar amp for stand-free performance. Its laterally mounted capsule has been specially developed for miking guitar amps face on and extremely close to the signal source. Due to its flat design, the 906 is also very suitable for use with drums, since it can easily be positioned in cramped space conditions (e.g. below the cymbals). The supercardioid pattern is great for reducing bleed in tight situations onstage, and the 906's hum compensating coil rejects interference. Stick the e 906 in front of your amp or drum kit and you're ready to go!

Sennheiser e 906 Dynamic Mic Features:
  • Supercardioid dynamic mic for instrument applications
  • Lively, full sound with very fast attack response
  • Flat shape perfect for guitar amps
  • Switchable presence filters (3 levels)
  • Extra-sturdy reinforced metal body
  • Frequency response 40Hz-18kHz
  • Sensitivity - 2.2 mV / Pa
  • Nominal Impedance - 350 ohm
  • Connector - XLR, gold-plated
  • 10-year factory warranty
The Sennheiser e 906 is versatile and affordable!

Additional Media

e906 Spec Sheet
e906 User Manual
Studio Microphone Buying Guide

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-18kHz
  • Output Impedance: 350 ohms
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Weight: 0.31 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 500202

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Problem solved!

Growing up a drummer, I've always had friends old and new, come over to play and always the same problem: practice amp or combo cabs. The problem is neither of us are going to hear it. You're gonna have to build some sort of rig, and there's a million simple ways to go about it. In most situations you're gonna need a mic. The Sennheiser e906 is incredible! That combo amp will sound as big as your house if you want, and the mic is the key! The 906e picks up every detail.
by Jeb Tipton from Indiana on
Music background: Drummer, jr. High band to bars, clubs even churches.

Great mic !! A+++

What's to say? Just find your cabs sweet spot and hang. It's that easy. This mic does not color your sound, you get what your cab/speaker really sounds like when recording or playing live. I have Shure,Audio Technica, Blue, Sennheiser and others you can't go wrong with the e906, this is a Great mic!!
by gary cortese from rochester, NY on
Music background: Rocking and recording for, well many years.

Very, very pleased.

I use it generally on the standard middle setting - I can adjust the amp tone/guitar settings if I want something different usually, but could see it being useful for a live situation or with two guitarists using similar amps/mics.

It also is VERY useful because it doesn't require a mic stand, which if you're limited in the amount of stuff you want to carry is a godsend. Loop the XLR cable around the combo or head handle, adjust to taste, hang mic, profit!

Normally I am not a big fan of the dynamic mic on guitar standard. I use ribbons and condensers typically and don't even own a SM57 any more, but have fond memories of the 906 being the only dynamic one I ever really liked when it was used at a few sessions and gigs in the past.

I decided to bring it, a Zoom R8, a single Les Paul (one of the much-derided 2016 High Performance model with the oddball features that I love every single one on!), and a Boss Katana for a remote recording rig in the Mojave recently for a week. The entire session other than the guitar itself were Sweetwater purchases, for the record!

I can report back that the entire time I did not feel a lack of anything and the finished product made me very, very pleased. Fat, thick tones, and feedback was pleasing rather than shrill when I went there - cleans were round and full.

An absolute bargain for what it is.
by Robert Furtkamp on
Music background: Pushing 30 years performing and recording very outre music for weird people

Another Alternative to the SM57

Like its little brother the e609, the mic is light weight and compact. Easily draped over a cabinet in lieu of a lic stand with great results. The sound is more full bodied than the e609 and SM57. The filter switch is for the top end of this mic and allows you to shave some of that top end hype off in the 4k range (perfect for electric guitar). Check out s comparison between this mic, the e609 and the SM57 in the video linked. Only reason I didnt 5 star this mic is the price. For $200 i felt the mic wasnt twice as good as the e609.
by Anthony Paganini from New York on
Music background: Studio engineer for over 25 years.

THE mic for guitar cabs

I was a sm57 loyalist for basically my entire guitar career when mic'ing up a speaker cab. Due to a pet related incident I had to replace my sm57 fairly quickly. David W. my sales engineer, highly recommended this e906 as a replacement and per his recommendation I picked one up.

The mic arrived very quickly and after getting it set up (which is super easy), my first impression of its performance was that it is an AMAZING instrument microphone. It has a nice tight super cardioid shape that does really well when right up on the cab. The big thing that I really like about it is how true and unadulterated the sound it picks up is. The sm57 is a great mic, and obviously has been used successfully for years, but it certainly shapes the tone a bit, which is often a good thing. The e906 captures what is coming out of the cab very faithfully and in a era when a lot of post processing is done in the box, having stuff that is flat EQ is a benefit. I can 100% see using the e906 as my "go to" microphone for guitar cabs and other instruments. Almost essential to my arsenal at this point.
by Brent Bilansky from Plano, TX on
Music background: Synth, Guitar, Piano. Music Production and Scoring

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Jeff Hollman

Improving upon the already great sounding and popular e 609 was no easy task, but Sennheiser has managed to pull it off with the e 906! The e 906 is now my first choice on guitar amps when playing live because of its easy-to-position design and its focused, natural sound. The three-position presence filter makes the e 906 versatile, capable of perfectly capturing guitars, percussion, horns... just about eveything! It also sounds amazing on amps in the studio, especially when combined with a ribbon or a condenser microphone on the same speaker cone.

Mark Thompson

Why don't you already own one of these mics? It's like three mics in one. A ridiculously great deal.

Stuart Niven

This is a real hidden gem! The e906 microphone is the secret weapon of many an engineer for recording killer guitar tracks. Just hang it in front of a cabinet and you are most of the way there! For the price, there is little that competes for a rock solid guitar amp mic! Get one!

From their studio-standard MD 421 II drum mic to their trusty headphones and ultra-reliable wireless systems, there are countless good reasons why the artists and engineers here at Sweetwater are quick to recommend Sennheiser products. In our personal studios, you'll find plenty of HD 280 Pro headphones, e609 Silver cab mics, and other staples, while many of us rely on EW wireless in-ear systems onstage. Our long association with Sennheiser means we constantly have their latest products in stock and in our hands, so we're ready to tell you all about them. If you're looking for Sennheiser gear, then get the information you need from people who use it - trust your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

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