The Sennheiser e902 has to be the best sounding large diaphragm microphone I have used and heard in a long time. I recently picked one up for around $150 used, along with it's family - e905 and e604 - also great microphones!. The attack and lows that this microphone captures are phenomenal. I have used it on a Pearl Export drum kit and on a 15" Peavey Bass cab.
I used this mic by placing it about 4 inches from the speaker and right between the middle and outer edge of the cone. (A technique that has given me some lively bass sounds.) If anyone can suggest why I shouldn't place the mic in this fashion, please let me know!
Here is the frequency response and pickup pattern of the Sennheiser e902:
Besides all of the amazing details of this Mic, the only thing I have read about it, and can see about it after now owning one, is that the clip assembly if broken looks hard to fix, or you might have to send this Mic back for repair - Not sure!
Besides this point, I love this Mic and would recommend it to anyone!
