Sennheiser E906- What to do with it!

[Jonny Duddle]

Howdy

I bought a Sennhesier E906 a while ago, but keep finding myself preferring other mics to do it's job, so was wondering what you all have found it good on?

I wanted to use it on guitar cabs, but just ended up using a 57, or both, then ended up turning down the 906! But this has really only been for metal, maybe it is more suited to lighter rock or clean tones?

I hated the sound on a snare, again, I find the 57 better.

I bought it after using it on a kick drum, but have not actually got around to doing this again. Anyone got any good results?

Thanks for letting me know what you guys think, I do not want to end up selling it! But am not getting many good results!

Jonny

[Bob Bickerton]

The 906 is my preferred mic for guitar cabs, but then I do jazz and rock rather than metal, so it probably hasn't got the 'cut' you're looking for. I love the way it gives a smooth full sound. I wouldn't use it on snare as I'd be looking for more bite.

As usual it's horses for courses.

Bob

[Sam Inglis]

I don't know how similar it is to the old MD409 (which looks the same) but that was a great mic. I like it on guitars, but also for male vocals. Some people use them for toms.

[Jonny Duddle]

Thanks for replies! If you're happy with it for smoother guitar tones, I'll try that next time rather than jumping straight for a 57!

[James Perrett]

We used to have the predecessor (409 rings a bell) but, like you, I never found it very useful. However, a couple of other engineers that worked at the old studio used it regularly - so this is probably a love it or hate it mic.

However some people may think that substituting an HD400 earpiece in its place is a little strange - but it often works for me.

James.