Sennheiser e 602-II Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Powerful Low-End Sound Capture: Sennheiser e 602-II

The Sennheiser e 602-II is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone custom-voiced to deliver authoritative punch, depth, and clarity for low-frequency instruments on stage and in the recording studio.

Engineered to handle extreme sound pressure levels (SPL) without internal overloading, the e 602-II is an essential tool for capturing kick drums, bass guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments, and heavy percussion. Its lightweight, durable aluminum construction minimizes leverage on microphone stands, while the integrated adjustable stand mount ensures rock-solid positioning inside kick drum sound ports. With a frequency curve optimized to emphasize sub-bass frequencies while preserving clear attack transients, it sits effortlessly in modern mix workflows without requiring heavy corrective EQ. Available now in our Sennheiser pro audio store catalog, the e 602-II brings legendary Evolution Series reliability to your drum mic setup.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

• Optimized Low-End Frequency Curve: Extended frequency response from 20 Hz to 16,000 Hz captures sub-bass depth alongside clean stick-click attack.
• Lightweight Aluminum Housing: Rugged yet lightweight body structure prevents boom stand sagging and simplifies placement inside kick drums.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern: High off-axis rejection isolates the primary source while blocking adjacent stage spill and cymbal bleed.
• Integrated Swivel Mount: Built-in adjustable stand adapter allows fast, reliable angle adjustments on short drum stands.
• Hum-Compensating Voice Coil: Rejects hum and electrical interference caused by nearby stage wiring and power transformers.
• Extreme SPL Capabilities: Effortlessly captures high sound pressure sources without audio saturation or diaphragm distortion.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

• Extended Bass Response: Engineered with a frequency range from 20 Hz to 16 kHz to capture deep sub-bass frequencies with clarity.
• Fast Transient Response: High-performance lightweight voice coil delivers rapid transient pickup for sharp kick drum attack.
• Hum-Compensating Coil: Built-in humbucking coil rejects electromagnetic interference and stage wiring noise.
• Cardioid Pickup Pattern: Provides excellent off-axis rejection to isolate low-end signals from adjacent stage monitors and instruments.
• Integrated Stand Mount: Built-in adjustable stand adapter mounts directly to mic boom arms without requiring external clips.

Key Technical Specifications

• Transducer Principle: Dynamic

• Pickup Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 16,000 Hz

• Sensitivity in Free Field: 0.25 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz) | 0.9 mV/Pa (at 50 Hz)

• Nominal Impedance: 350 Ω

• Connector: 3-Pin Gold-Plated XLR Male

• Housing & Construction: Lightweight Aluminum Body

• Dimensions & Weight: Ø 60 x 153 mm | 318 g

Compatibility & System Integration

• Instrument Applications: Kick/bass drums, bass guitar cabinets, tubas, trombones, cajons, and floor toms.

• Mounting & Cabling: Integrated stand mount attaches directly to standard 3/8″ and 5/8″ threaded microphone stands and boom arms. Plugs into standard 3-pin XLR cables.

• Complete System Expansion: Pair with snare/tom microphones (e 604) and overhead condensers (e 614) available on our Sennheiser Brand Store.