Sennheiser Pro Audio e901 Boundary Layer Condenser Mic for Kick Drum

This really is an amazing microphone. I "upgraded" from a Shure Beta 52A, which is probably the most popular higher-end bass drum mic out there. I decided to switch because I kept having trouble with the microphone hitting the hole I cut in my bass drum head. Anyway, the sound quality is one or two steps above even the mighty 52A. I don't know how that's possible. Only downside is slightly higher line noise, maybe because this is a condenser mic, as opposed to a dynamic (as the 52A). Regardless, if you haven't yet bought a decent bass drum mic, I would recommend the extra $50 bucks for this one. If, by chance, you have a 52A, I invite you to try it on your largest floor tom. That's right, the best part about this mic, it turns out, is that it opened up my 52A, which is simply astounding as a floor tom mic (vs. a standard SM57).A few other points. This microphone is incredibly heavy and seems remarkably well made. I'm not a huge fan of the graphics, but you cannot see this mic in the drum, so whatever. The unit is made in Germany and comes with a decent, although not particularly nice, bag for gigging. It also has a 10 year warranty, which is great, particularly for a condenser mic. Finally, I am using this in an 18" Gretsch Brooklyn kick drum. I have no doubt it will sound even better in larger drums.Final verdict: I don't have any idea why it sounds so good, but this is the best kick mic I've ever heard. 10/10. Shure makes a similar unit (Beta 91A) that I have not tried, so I cannot comment on it. I am a huge Shure fan, so I bet it is equally as good. As for why I picked the Sennheiser over the Shure when they were the same price? I just wanted to try a Sennheiser, and the reviews were slightly better on Amazon. Nothing more than that. And I like what I see. A lot.

Awesome kick mic!!

Excellent sounding mic that I use for kick drum. A lot of folks seem to use boundary mics in conjunction with another mic like a Shure Beta 52, Sennheiser e902 or the Audix D6. I've found that the e901 is perfect by itself. For me, this mic has the perfect balance of lows and highs to give it plenty of bottom and just the right amount of attack to make your kick drum sound great in any venue. In comparison to the previously mentioned dynamic mics, the e901 will definitely offer more attack or "click" sound from your kick if that's what you're wanting. If you're wanting a "boomy" sound from your kick drum, this is NOT the mic you're wanting.

Great for Kick Drums - IF... your kick drum port hole is large enough to pass this mic through it!

Picks up and translate the low end of my 18" kick much better than the dynamic, super cardioid polar pattern mic I was using.

All I can say is this. If you want that punchy attack with a deep bottom, this is THE mic to put in your kick. Paired with an e902, you'll never need another bass drum mic.Carter Beauford of DMB fame uses this combo...and if it works for him, I'm sure it will work for you!!Don't miss this mic. You will be happy that you did!

Buen micro para el bombo de la bateriaLlego en perfecto estado..Trabaja muy bien con cualquier tipo de bombo o bass drum.

Did I say Great?... I meant, great, great, great.... microphoneBuy one before they come to their senses and raise the price...