Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Instrument Microphone; Based on the legendary Sennheiser MD 409. Able to withstand high SPLs without distorting, the e609 Silvers flat-profile capsule allows extremely close miking of guitar cabinets and precise drum miking, particularly toms. The e609 Silvers super-cardioid design improves isolation while its increased output and wider frequency response improves performance. Its sound inlet basket, made of refined steel, is distinguished by a unique silver address side. Sennheiser Evolution e609 Silver Features Metal construction - rugged and reliable Super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides isolation from other on-stage signals Hum compensating coil reduces electrical interference Neodynum ferrous magnet with boron keeps mic stable regardless of climate.
The e 609 has an excellent transient response. Its laterally mounted capsule has been specially developed for miking guitar cabs face on and extremely close to the signal source. The e 609 is also suitable for drum miking, particularly toms, where the microphones profile allows the capsule to be positioned close to the drum skin.