Sennheiser E 609 user reviews ( 8/10) - 25 user reviews

• 07/18/11

  Kierkes's review

  Characteristics

  The Sennheiser E 609 is a microphone specifically built with guitar amps and cabinets in mind. When the standard for mic'ing anything goes, "Just put a Shure SM57 on everything and EQ it to make it fit better later," it can understandably get a little obnoxious to do so repeatedly, and because the SM57 is a workhorse microphone, mic'ing up most things with the SM57 falls just ever so slightly short of perfectly ideal.
  
  
  
  Enter the Sennheiser E 609. It is a dynamic microphone with a supercardioid pickup pattern, so you can count on it picking up just what is in front of it. The Sennheiser E 609 boasts a comparatively impressive frequency response of 40-18,000 Hz, so you can count on it to pick up a few more of the nuances of a guitar through an amp than the Shure SM57, which only goes up to 15,000 Hz.
  
  
  
  The microphone itself is unique in design, being very low profile, and side address. This makes it incredibly inconspicuous when using on stage or in the studio, and in the short time I had access to it, I found that having an E 609 in front of the guitar amp was more of a godsend than I thought. Its low profile makes sure that the E 609 never gets in the way, unlike the SM57 which will protrude from the amp. When working in cramp spaces, I can only imagine how much more secure one would feel.
  
  
  
  The sound itself is very impressive. The SM57 is by no means a bad guitar amp microphone, but comparatively to the Sennheiser E 609, it sounds downright hollow. You just have to imagine the SM57 sound, but richer, and at the same time, a bit crispier. The low mids pop out with a sizzle that I did not previously know the low mids could have.

  Overall Opinion

  For roughly the same price as an SM57, you can have a dedicated guitar amp microphone. It's not the workhorse that the 57 is, but if you're completely aware of what you want to mic things up with, you shouldn't have to worry about not having an ideal microphone anyway. If you desperately need a guitar amp microphone just to have a guitar amp microphone, this is a great choice over the vaunted SM57.
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• 10/09/08

  joshsound's review

  Characteristics

  This mic is a very low cost, very good sounding mic, but only for very specific applications. It is a side address dynamic mic by Sennheiser which was designed to be used to record loud, mid-heavy heavy sources. Obviously the major intents are going to be guitar cabinets and horn instruments. The pickup pattern on this mic is a supercardioid, so there is some very steep rejection of the sides and back on this mic. You will get a very defined picture of your source, which is great since you often want to have a very isolated sound for your guitar and horn tracks. It has a great SPL handling capability, so you can crank your amp all the way up without breaking this mic up. It doesn't have a low-roll off or a switchable polar pattern. The output tends to be a little low, so it seems like a pad is not necessary even though this mic is meant to record loud events. You will connect this with an XLR cable and you don't need any phantom power. As for the sound, think of an SM57 but move the focus of that mic an octave lower. This mic is great for when you want guitars to sound powerful, because it really makes the mids and low mids sing. The SM57, which is usually the traditional guitar amp mainstay, can make isolated guitars sound a little hollow at times, whereas guitars through this mic are much more full.

  Overall Opinion

  I used this mic at a friend's home studio and was not expecting much, but I was very surprised at the great guitar tone we were able to get very quickly. Actually, the sound coming out of the amp itself was not nearly as nice as what came through the mic, so you could definitely argue that the frequency curve of the mic itself is like a nice EQ for electric guitars. It is only around $100, and it's very handy for guitar tracks and the occasional trumpet solo. I recommend checking it out.
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• 03/16/11

  thorgen's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " different"

  Characteristics

  I use the E609 to use the guitar on rock, hardcore, pop, metal, and also in live in a home studio.

  Overall Opinion

  I purchased new several years ago.
  
  I can look at SM57 traditional: it is easier to position because of its shape, and I think it gives a softer, rounder in the grave, I found the SM57 a bit garish. However, I think it is good to have both on hand, it can be adapted according to the sound of the guitar sound with.
  
  I would do without this choice problem, especially at 80 € hand.
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• 10/22/10

  zefotograf's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  transplanted for the first guitar. what I want is the return before any of my sound, so it necessarily passes by a very good mic

  Overall Opinion

  no, I've never tested other micro front, a peculiarity little strange is the way with a front and back. value for money well if I would do the same choice, no, I think I change category to climb a little higher as

  &%&%& % &% very well
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• 08/23/10

  Jujumix's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " useful but not essential"

  Characteristics

  To the sound very effective to use an amp of instruments including bass guitar, the sound is fine for a microphone that much cash.
  
  A good choice of its position is important is a super cardioid that is taking place faster than SM 57

  Overall Opinion

  I'm using it since 2002 I have other mics
  
  Its directivity is more specific, the least is that it is not very versatile
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• 08/14/10

  sixcordes76's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Top!"

  Characteristics

  Dynamic microphone for guitar amps, I have not used for anything else.

  Overall Opinion

  3 years of proud service.
  
  I had before that good old SM57, but the record I like the 609 much more, ie more accurate, better response in the lower spectrum.
  
  240 nine parrait me too hard, looking at a site USA for example ...
  
  Micro robust, which does not need no mic stand, with experience, and if I ever let go one day, I rachèretais one without thinking!
  
  I put 8 / 10 for 240 ... is not kidding either!
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• 08/04/10

  sisi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Nickel - We forget it's there - Very reliable and very practical"

  Characteristics

  See datasheet

  Overall Opinion

  This mic is perfect to use an electric guitar and amp. Ideal for a rhythm guitar, it is very easy to place (move the cable in the strap of the amp) and do not require a microphone stand. We quickly forget it's there, it was the sound coming from the amp directly to the console.
  
  
  
  Small, quiet, very reliable, I prefer the SM57 for his sound, that presence and neutrality. Try also brass but I've never done!
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• 07/30/10

  mistermz's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " To color the scratch ..."

  Characteristics

  See other reviews.

  Overall Opinion

  This mic is certainly less versatile than a SM57 (although it can be used on brass), he has a very distinctive sound.
  
  
  
  Personally, I use it to dub guitars in the studio and live.
  
  In the studio, I use this microphone for one of two guitars, the rhythm in general, while for the lead, I would use an SM57, Beta 57, or microphone condo, etc. ...
  
  Live it is convenient for its discretion and the fact that we can let it hang in front of the cabinet, saving space on a shelf so precious!
  
  (And avoids the vagaries of live such as Zikos few caregivers inadvertently moving the mic stands / cabinets, etc. ...).
  
  
  
  This microphone has a pretty color "matte", offering a far less showy than its SM57. Personally, I only used for amplified guitars and distorted (modern rock and extreme metal), and even the song once.
  
  That said, whether in the studio or live, it is recommended to pair with another microphone to your (re) made guitars to mix your sound and avoid making it too dull.
  
  
  
  Recommended for styles such as Death Metal, Sludge, the Stoner Doom, Metalcore, and other styles of guitar-based creep who purr!
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• 07/26/10

  alexarmens's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " correct"

  Characteristics

  Dynamic / guitar amp

  Overall Opinion

  very handy because saving a foot on stage!
  
  I prefer the 57 but still good in the studio I put two and attention to the phase in this case!
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• 07/23/10

  EGProd's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " indispensable"

  Characteristics

  micro guitar amp, tom, copper.
  
  
  
  dynamic type

  Overall Opinion

  several years
  
  
  
  I tried lots of other
  
  
  
  no feet pressed against the front of the amp.
  
  
  
  essential to have in its fleet of micro!
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