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Sennheiser E609 SILVER

Description

Essential Information About the Sennheiser E609 Dynamic Instrument Microphone



  • Flat profile ideal for positioning close to a guitar amp speaker.

  • Ultra-simple placement: hangs by its XLR cable, often without a mic stand.

  • High output level for precise reproduction of distortions and attacks.

  • Shockproof construction, made in Germany, designed for stage and studio use.



A Standard for Close Miking at the Speaker Edge


The Sennheiser E609 continues the popular "flat face" approach favored on guitar amps. Its wide front easily covers the useful area of the speaker cabinet to capture a direct, full, and coherent sound without encroaching on stage space. Its high sensitivity helps retain the bite of saturated sounds while limiting ambient bleed.



Who and What for?


Designed for guitarists, drummers, and sound engineers, the E609 excels in close miking of guitar amps but is equally effective on percussion, snare drum, and bass drum. Both live and in the studio, it facilitates quick placement on dense kits and busy setups.



Flat Design, Quick Placement, and Stage Durability



Standless Positioning


Thanks to its flat body, the microphone can be suspended directly in front of the speaker. This method speeds up setup, reduces clutter, and offers consistent placement from one gig to the next.



Distorted Guitar and Percussion


The dynamic transducer handles high levels and reproduces distortion textures without harshness. On percussion, the attack remains clear and defined, with solid low end suited to the bass drum and a nice presence on the snare.



Durable Design


Its shockproof construction and German assembly ensure reliability and longevity. The included case protects the microphone on tour, while the MZQ 100 clip provides secure mounting when a stand is needed.



Technical Specifications



Capsule and Polar Pattern



  • Transducer principle: dynamic

  • Polar pattern: cardioid

  • Frequency response: 40 - 15000 Hz



Sensitivity and Impedances



  • Sensitivity (free field, open circuit, 1 kHz): 1.5 mV/Pa

  • Nominal impedance: 350 Ohm

  • Minimum load impedance: 1000 Ohm



Connectivity



  • Connector: 3-pin XLR



Accessories



  • Included: 1 MZQ 100 clip and 1 case



Dimensions and Weight



  • Dimensions: 55 x 34 x 134 mm

  • Weight: 140 g

Brand reference number: 500074

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A super lightweight and compact microphone. Bought as a complement to a Rode NT1A which is great for acoustics but struggled a lot more with overdrive from a guitar amp output. With the e609, it works much better and I manage to get a sound much closer to what I hear from the amp output.
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Posted on 28/04/2023
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Hello, Always very satisfied with your service combined with Chronopost's service, I am a happy customer, quite simply! I thank you, everyone at Woodbrass, for the quality of contact and, of course, your diligence in receiving the ordered products.
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Posted on 04/01/2021
By Alain HIVERT
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Excellent product that I used live from Saturday, April 1st. I recommend it, very easy to adjust.
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Posted on 03/04/2023
By olivier Broussaud
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Perfect for use together with a Shure SM57 on a Marshall 1936Vintage speaker cabinet.
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Posted on 30/08/2024
By Eric
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The amp mic to have for faithful sound reproduction without the hassle of a stand!
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Posted on 10/07/2023
By Bruno CHAUVIN
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Haven't had time to test the product yet, but it was highly recommended to me.
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Posted on 19/05/2023
By Bernard imbert
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Use live upon receipt of the E609 and the result is there.
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Posted on 19/04/2023
By Yves Chauveau
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perfect sound capture for live or studio on an amp
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Posted on 16/12/2016
By Alain E.
Super practical, no need for a microphone stand.
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Posted on 16/05/2022
By pascal Monneau
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Very good microphone for recording at home
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Posted on 27/02/2023
By Alexis ANTOINE
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Top! Very good sound with my Marshall 1960
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Posted on 12/01/2021
By Octave K.
EXCELLENT! I highly recommend +++
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Posted on 18/10/2019
By Patrick M.
nothing to complain about.
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Posted on 07/04/2022
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very good microphone.
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Posted on 29/10/2015
By Franck V.
Very good material
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