The Sennheiser e 604 Cardioid Instrument Microphone 3-Pack Kit with Stands and Cable from B&H includes three Sennheiser e 604 instrument microphones, three adjustable kick drum/guitar amp microphone stands with booms, and three premium XLR M to XLR F microphone cables, along with drum clips, cable guides, and protective pouches. This kit is designed to handle high sound-pressure levels and capture audio for drums, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments without distortion in live stage and recording studio applications.
The Sennheiser e 604 Microphone is a rugged, cardioid instrument microphone that is specially designed to handle the high sound pressure levels of drums, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments without distortion. It captures frequencies between 40 Hz and 18 kHz, doing so at sound pressure levels in excess of 160 dB without nasty distortion.
Based on the design of the well-regarded MD 421 microphone, the e 604 features a dynamic transducer, which does not require phantom power, and its cardioid polar pattern is effective in minimizing pickup and feedback at the off-axis sections of the capsule. An integral stand mount screws directly onto mic stands, but the included clip of the microphone attaches the microphone to the rim of a drum or the bell of saxophones. A slight bump between 4 and 5 kHz allows instruments to cut through the mix.
Here, three e 604 microphones are bundled together for your convenience. With these three mics, you could capture the snare, rack tom, and floor tom of a drumset. Another usage could be three different horns within a horn section. The decision is yours—with three microphones at your disposal, there are quite a few options indeed.
- Based on MD 421 microphone design.
- Compact dynamic microphone
- Handles sound pressure levels of 160 dB and above without distortion
- Impact-resistant fiberglass-reinforced housing
- Simple handling and flexible positioning
- Low sensitivity to handling noise
- Humbucking coil
- Integral stand mount
Designed for miking kick drums or guitar amplifier cabinets in both studio and live applications, the black MS-5340 Mic Stand with Boom for Kick Drum or Guitar Amp from Auray is also ideal for podcasting applications and provides sturdy operation thanks to its steel construction and weighted square base with 5 rubber nonslip feet. Its telescoping shaft provides height adjustment between 9.5 and 14.3", while its adjustable boom is 19.5" in length, both adding to the versatility of placement options the stand provides. The stand is compatible with standard 5/8"-27 threaded mic clips and mounts, and includes a cable guide to help reduce cable clutter.
The black Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (20') is designed to be an extremely quiet and flexible cable that is ideal for the most demanding live sound and performance applications. The cable is engineered to be durable and provide protection against EMI, RFI, and static noise. While the cable's color-coding affords the ability to quickly differentiate between multiple connections onstage, it provides a pleasant aesthetic quality at the same time.
Premium Performance 3000 Series cables are made from 24-AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. The 95% dual-spiral shielding makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.