Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

I've used Sennheiser e835 microphones for over twenty-five years, and exclusively for the last fifteen years. I play mostly solo acoustic gigs, singing and accompanying myself on guitar. I'm also a guitarist and vocalist with the Highway Outlaws Band in Southern Arizona, and have started an acoustic trio called Troubadour. The e835 is central to our vocal reproduction signature. This mic delivers an unmatched presence and tone across the frequency spectrum, reproducing vocals with punch and clarity even in the midrange area, where SM58s tend to get "quacky". This means that vocal harmonies blend exceptionally well and sound balance is easier to maintain.The 835 also performs well in the home studio, with very little noise as compared to signal, which is very ... MoreI've used Sennheiser e835 microphones for over twenty-five years, and exclusively for the last fifteen years. I play mostly solo acoustic gigs, singing and accompanying myself on guitar. I'm also a guitarist and vocalist with the Highway Outlaws Band in Southern Arizona, and have started an acoustic trio called Troubadour. The e835 is central to our vocal reproduction signature. This mic delivers an unmatched presence and tone across the frequency spectrum, reproducing vocals with punch and clarity even in the midrange area, where SM58s tend to get "quacky". This means that vocal harmonies blend exceptionally well and sound balance is easier to maintain.The 835 also performs well in the home studio, with very little noise as compared to signal, which is very important when laying down sensitive tracks. And, I'm excited to see that I can save some bucks if I buy a 3-pack. I'll definitely be putting in an order soon.

I tested one of these against its nearest rival, the ubiquitous SM58. I found the e835 a little more natural sounding than the 58, with a higher frequency presence lift and a more open, less confused lower-mid/upper-bass. I was also after mics that would work well for presenters/Q&A panel members, who naturally stay more off-mic than singers tend to. The e835 still sounds respectable at 30-40cm off-mic and is just as forgiving as being off axis as the 58. Not sure about the durability compared to the Shure, which is legendary in this respect, but I would say that the e835 is certainly built to last. Overall, for a low cost mic, I’m very pleased with the e835s (I now have 6).

After reading others reviews of this and other Sennheiser vocal mics I decided to buy one. I have used Shure 58's and Beta58's almost exclusively but also have the Shure KSM8 that I've been impressed with. This microphone is $ vs the KSM8 that is $ and it is every bit articulate, clear, and full-bodied. I am a baritone but sing 70-2000's rock, metal, and a lot of Ozzy. This mic is fantastic for my vocal range and allows me to sing naturally without having to force myself to drive my voice in the mix. For an economy vocal microphone you cannot go wrong with this mic period.