Sennheiser e904 Dynamic Drum Microphone

The Sennheiser e904 is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone voiced specifically for snares and toms. Its compact body and included drum rim mount clamp directly to the drum hoop, keeping the stage tidy, eliminating extra stands, and speeding up setup and teardown. The cardioid pattern isolates each drum from the rest of the kit and from stage monitors, giving clean, controllable channels with strong feedback resistance. A fast transient response captures the attack and full body of the drum with punch, clarity, and natural harmonic detail.

A reinforced metal housing, shock-mounted capsule, and hum-compensating coil keep the e904 quiet and reliable under heavy, sustained playing. With a 40 Hz to 18 kHz response and a light 125-gram body, it mounts securely without weighing down the drum or shifting during a set. It needs no phantom power and connects through a standard 3-pin XLR. A longtime staple for close-miking live and studio kits, the e904 pairs naturally with the e902 on kick and the e614 overhead to build a complete Sennheiser drum setup.