Overview
The Sennheiser E901 - Half Cardioid Condenser is ideal for capturing kick drums, bass cabinets, and other low-frequency signal sources. The E901's capsule is designed around a pre-polarized half-cardioid condenser element that provides exceptional signal reproduction while eliminating noise and reflections from the surface. The thin, high-strength diaphragm delivers a low bass response and reproduces fast transient signals without peak distortion. A rubber damping plate absorbs noise associated with vibration.
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Core Features
- Optimized Frequency Response - The E901 features a frequency response optimized for accurate reproduction of kick drums.
- Fast Transient Reproduction - The E901 reproduces fast attacks and transients without noise and distortion.
- Half Cardioid Pick Up Pattern - The half-cardioid pattern effectively rejects incidental noise and signal at the rear and surface.
- Rubber Damping Plate - The E901 features a rubber damping base for absorbing vibration and minimizing noise.
Additional Features
- Frequency response optimized for kick drum
- Very fast attack
- Integrated preamp and gold-plated standard XLR plug, no need for special adapter cable
- No microphone stand needed for kick drum applications
- Handles very high sound pressure levels
- Slip-free, dampening rubber pad underneath
Specifications
| Transducer Principle | Pre-polarized condenser microphone |
| Pick-up Pattern | Half-cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20–20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1 kHz) | 0.5 mV/Pa |
| Nominal Impedance | < 100 Ohm |
| Minimum Terminating Impedance | 1000 Ohm |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Active) | 154 dB SPL |
| Phantom Powering | 48 V / 1.1 mA |
| Connector | XLR-3 |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 105 × 26.5 mm |
| Weight | 550 g |
What's Included
- Sennheiser E901 Half Cardioid Condenser
- Pouch
- Instructions
- Barcode: 83111
- UPC Barcode: 615104101296
- Supplier Code: 500198