E902 - Microphone SENNHEISER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dynamic microphone
Brand	Sennheiser
Model	E902
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	40 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity (free field, no load)	0.6 mV/Pa (at 60 Hz) / 0.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
Nominal Impedance	350 Ω
Minimum Load Impedance	1 kΩ
Connector	Gold-plated XLR-3 male
Weight	440 g
Diameter	60 mm
Length	128.5 mm
Power Supply	None (dynamic, battery-free)
Main Application	Kick drum, bass amp, low instruments
Included Accessories	Carrying case, user manual, warranty card
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Protect from moisture.
Safety	Avoid shocks and drops. Do not expose to extreme temperatures.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable removable grille. Contact Sennheiser for repair.
Standards	CE compliant

Frequently Asked Questions - E902 SENNHEISER

What type of microphone is the Sennheiser E902?

The Sennheiser E902 is a dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern, specially designed for low-frequency instruments like kick drum or bass amp.

How to position the E902 microphone on a kick drum?

For a dry sound with plenty of attack, place the microphone a few centimeters from the batter head. For a warmer, fuller sound, position it at the resonant head.

What is the polar pattern of the E902?

The E902 has a cardioid polar pattern, which allows it to primarily capture sound in front while attenuating side and rear sounds.

Does the E902 microphone require phantom power?

No, the E902 is a dynamic microphone, it does not require any power to operate.

What is the frequency response of the E902?

The frequency response of the E902 is 40 Hz to 16,000 Hz, with sensitivity optimized for low frequencies.

What accessories are included with the E902?

The E902 comes with a carrying case, user manual, and warranty card.

How do I maintain my E902 microphone?

Clean the grille with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For deep cleaning, the removable grille can be removed and cleaned separately.

Is the E902 compatible with all XLR cables?

Yes, the E902 uses a standard gold-plated XLR-3 male connector, compatible with most XLR cables and mixing consoles.

What is the impedance of the E902 microphone?

The nominal impedance is 350 Ω, with a recommended minimum load impedance of 1 kΩ.

How to reduce sound interference with the E902?

To avoid interference, position the microphone so that the unwanted sound source is in the maximum attenuation angle (about 180° for cardioid pattern). Also use a pop filter if necessary.

USER MANUAL E902 SENNHEISER

Instructions for use

Notice d'emploi

High-quality dynamic microphone with cardioid pick-up pattern, especially suitable for use with kick drums, bass guitar cabs, tubas and other low frequency instruments.

The extremely thin, high-strength diaphragm delivers a very low bass response and fast transient signals. Incidental rear noise is effectively rejected.

Features

Frequency response optimized for kick drum miking
- Fast attack
- Very dry and precise low-bass response
- Shock-mounted capsule
Hum compensating coil
- Extremely rugged sound inlet basket, replaceable
- Gold-plated XLR connector
- Integral stand mount

Delivery includes

902 microphone

Pouch

Instructions for use

Warranty Certificate

Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector

Removing the sound inlet basket

Positioning the microphone

Kick drums

Position	Resulting sound	Commentary
	Much attack, little resonance, dry	Position the microphone at a distance of a few centimeters from the batter head.
	Less attack, much resonance, smooth, voluminous	Position the microphone at the level of the resonant head.
	Less attack	Position the microphone in the middle between the batter head and the resonant head. For less attack in all three positions, turn the microphone away from where the beater strikes.

In order to prevent interference due to crosstalk between adjacent sound sources, try to position the microphone so that the interfering sound source is located in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone (approx. 180^ ).

Polar diagram

Frequency response curve

Specifications

Transducer principle	dynamic
Frequency response	40 – 16,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern	cardioid
Sensitivity	0.6 mV/Pa (at 60 Hz)
(free field, no load)	0.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz)	350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance	1 kΩ
Connector	XLR-3
Weight	440 g
Dimensions	diam.: 60 mm, length: 128.5 mm

Overview of microphone applications

Variant Application	e901	e902	e904	e905	e906	e908B	e908D	e914	e935	e945
Vocals									x	x
Choirs								x
Studio, acoustic instruments					x			x
Orchestra								x
Brass / Saxophone		x	x			x
Acoustic guitar								x
Acoustic bass								x
Guitar amplifiers					x
Bass amplifiers		x
Leslie	x	x	x	x
Piano, grand piano	x							x
Kick drums	x	x
Snare drums			x	x	x		x
Rack toms			x	x	x		x
Floor toms		x	x	x	x		x
Congas			x		x	x	x
Cymbals								x
Percussion			x	x	x	x	x	x
Overheads								x

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.

Certification

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