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E901 Boundary Condenser Mic for Kick Drum is a cardioid condenser microphone from Sennheiser, for work where detail and transient accuracy matter more than brute durability.
Condenser sensitivity picks up the detail a dynamic mic rounds off.
- High sensitivity and fast transient response
- Extended high frequency detail
- Requires phantom power
- Precision German engineering
What is the E901 Boundary Condenser Mic for Kick Drum?
The Sennheiser e 901 boundary condenser microphone might look unconventional, but it makes capturing the perfect kick drum sound easier than ever. Featuring a half-cardioid pickup pattern, an optimized low-frequency response, and ultra-fast transient handling, the e 901 delivers a dry, realistic, and highly defined kick tone that sits naturally in any mix.
Key features
- Pre-polarized condenser microphone with half-cardioid pickup pattern
- Optimized frequency response for kick drum and grand piano
- Fast, precise transient response captures clean, dry attack
- Handles extremely high SPLs without distortion
- Integrated preamp and standard gold-plated XLR connector
- Rugged metal housing built for real-world performance
- No stand needed—simply lay inside the kick drum or grand piano
- Slip-free, dampening rubber pad underneath
- Assembled in Europe
- Backed by a 2-year (USA: 10-year) Sennheiser warranty
At a Glance
| Transducer | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
Does the E901 Boundary Condenser Mic for Kick Drum need phantom power?
Yes. Condenser microphones need 48 V phantom power from your interface, mixer or preamp.
Where does a condenser beat a dynamic mic?
On sources with fine detail and fast transients, such as acoustic instruments, cymbals, strings and room capture.
Can it handle loud sources?
Sennheiser condensers handle high levels well, though on extremely loud sources a pad or a dynamic mic is the safer choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does the E901 Boundary Condenser Mic for Kick Drum need phantom power?
Yes. Condenser microphones need 48 V phantom power from your interface, mixer or preamp.
Where does a condenser beat a dynamic mic?
On sources with fine detail and fast transients, such as acoustic instruments, cymbals, strings and room capture.
Can it handle loud sources?
Sennheiser condensers handle high levels well, though on extremely loud sources a pad or a dynamic mic is the safer choice.
Is this a genuine Sennheiser product?
Yes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and every unit ships new in original Sennheiser packaging.
What warranty applies?
It carries the Sennheiser manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 with any coverage question.
Why Sennheiser
Sennheiser has been building microphones and wireless systems in Germany since 1945. The reason their gear turns up on rental inventories and broadcast trucks is not marketing, it is that the units come back working and parts stay available for years.
Why Victory Musical Instruments
Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran owned instrument and pro audio dealer in Miami, Florida. We are players first, so if you want to talk through whether this is the right piece for your setup before you buy, call 844-687-4208 and you will reach someone who uses this gear.