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The Sennheiser e 609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Microphone is designed for close-miking guitar cabinets. The supercardioid e 609 Silver lets you get right up on your amp without feedback. This rugged mic handles high sound pressure levels without distortion for clear, powerful tone.

Super-Cardioid Pattern Isolates Your Sound

The e 609 Silver's super-cardioid pickup pattern provides focused sensitivity directly in front of the mic while reducing pickup of sounds from the sides and rear. This makes it easy to achieve excellent isolation of your guitar cabinet on stage or in the studio.

Neodymium Magnet Delivers Wide Frequency Response

At the heart of the e 609 Silver is a neodymium ferrous magnet and lightweight voice coil that provide a wide 50Hz to 15kHz frequency response. This extended high-end response captures all the detail and harmonic richness of your guitar tone. The rigid dome diaphragm is built to last through years of high-volume performance.

Optimized for Close-Miking

With its flat-profile capsule, the e 609 Silver is optimized for close-miking applications like guitar cabinets, drums and brass instruments. It can be placed just millimeters from the sound source without compromising audio quality. An integral hum-compensating coil helps reduce unwanted electrical interference even in high-volume stage environments.

Road-Ready and Built to Last

Encased in a durable metal housing, the e 609 Silver is built to withstand the rigors of live performance and touring. It operates on standard 48V phantom power and includes a microphone clip and storage pouch. Capture your true tone with this high-performance, feedback-resistant mic.

Sennheiser e 609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Microphone
Sennheiser e 609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Microphone
Sennheiser e 609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Microphone

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  • Designed specifically for guitar cabs
  • Rugged metal body design
  • Advanced integrated shockmount
  • Supercardioid pick-up pattern
  • Hum compensating coil
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Audio
  • Analog or digital: Analog
  • Frequency response: 40Hz – 15kHz
  • Max SPL: Not specified
  • Connectivity: XLR
Pattern and Type
  • Capsule: Dynamic
  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid
  • Type: Guitar cab
  • Switches: No
  • Phantom power required: No
Size and Weight
  • Diameter: 2 in.
  • Length: 5.2 in.
  • Weight: 4.9 oz.
Included Accessories
  • Case: Yes
  • Clip: No
  • Shockmount: N/A
  • Power supply: N/A
  • Cable: No
  • Stand: No

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2 year warranty, including the Evolution wireless. Sennheiser Evolution wired mics have a 10 year warranty.

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4.89

65 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great Microphone!
Great mic for the price!
Great for Drums

Most Liked Positive Review

5

SM 57 What???

Out with the old in with the new!!! I love this mic!! I never thought I would see the day I would leave home without my 57. But I have now!! I have never heard a mic do what this one does. I like it so much, 2 days after I bought it, I wen and bought another. Its also not bad for vocals either. I highly recocmend this mic!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not for me

First off, this mic has a great design. I love the look and vibe of it. However, the sound is just not for me. I was looking to pair something up with my modified SM57, the E609 is in my price range, and I adore Sennheiser headphones as they have a very accurate midrange. I thought this mic was sure to be a winner. When I got it home, and started laying down some tracks to compare it to my mod SM57, the 57 was fatter & warmer. The E609 has this airy top end that I just could not get used to, especially on distorted guitars. It made it difficult to fit it into a mix as the top end occupied some of the cymbal space. I ended up having to roll off top end, and I would rather not EQ electric guitars. I am sure the mic would be awesome for Snare and Toms, but I've already got my favorites for those. I tried to get into the E609 for a couple of weeks, but ended up returning it for a different mic.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio28
  2. Performances23
  3. Amateur Recording20
  4. Professional Recording16
  5. Outdoor Events / Games12
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
  2. None2
  3. Hard to position1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced23
  2. Professional Musician6
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Audio31
  2. Easy To Use30
  3. Compact26
  4. Lightweight24
  5. Durable16

Reviewed by 65 customers

  • Great

    5

    submitted9 days ago

    byJeff

    fromPa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great

  • #sweepstakes

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byAlan

    fromColorado

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very light and smaller than I thought. Sounds clear with a pleasant silky sound allowing great bandwidth for guitar. I will try this on snare as well.

  • Great mic for amps

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMartin

    fromReno

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is the standard for micing guitar cabinets. Can drape over amps without having to use a stand which helps in tight setups. Little to no eq required.

  • Good overall mic

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bydavid

    fromatlanta

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is a good alternative to a sm57. Not better or worse, just different.

  • Very good very cool very

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGabriel

    fromArizona

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    wrapped that boy around the handle on my amp and it stayed and whatnot. Always fun to tell my 57 using friends about how my 609 sounds better without the mid boost.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGeorge

    fromFort Collins Co

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Works great for recording bass guitar

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byGeoff

    fromN. Grafton, MA

    Is this mic suitable for a Keyboard amp?

    Is this mic suitable for a Keyboard amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Sennheiser e 609 would be good.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJackieeee

    fromAnderson, IN

    Does the microphone come with the speaker or is that separate?

    Does the microphone come with the speaker or is that separate?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is just the microphone.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This microphone does not come with a speaker included.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byLogan

    fromIndiana

    Could I use this with a bass guitar.

    Could I use this with a bass guitar.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, you cannot

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byJoe_Henry_Koba97

    fromParamount California

    Would this mic sound good as a room mic for my drums in my studio? I'm seeking to expand my studio arsenal and I came upon this mic and I was wondering would it work wonders outside of just recording guitars!

    Would this mic sound good as a room mic for my drums in my studio? I'm seeking to expand my studio arsenal and I came upon this mic and I was wondering would it work wonders outside of just recording guitars!

    Open Reply -
    This is specifically made for to mike guitar amps. Not drums