Sennheiser have long been one of the best producers of high end audio equipment whilst maintaining modest and impressive prices. The Sennheiser E835-S fits right into this philosophy and delivers professional grade quality whilst keeping it within a price range making it affordable to all. One of the first things you will notice about the Sennheiser E835-S microphone is the tough, metallic grey outer casing of the unit. Make no mistake, this microphone is built for action and a lifetime on the road, but solidity doesn't have to mean uncomfortable. At only 330 grams, the E835-S will prove very comfortable in the hand, even on long gigs and presentations. The 18cm length and 4.8cm diameter lets you get a good purchase on the mic and when you wish to place it on a stand, you can use the included clip! Pickup and patterns The Sennheiser E835-S is a dynamic microphone that is ideally suited to close applications for voice and instrument. The cardioid pattern ensures that it will pick up close sound sources very well without much spill from other sources. The E835-S has a very healthy pickup frequency range of 40 Hz to 16 kHz so all natural frequencies can be reproduced faithfully. Finally, the Sennheiser E835-S comes with a built in noiseless on / off switch. This means you wont get any unwanted pops or clicks through the PA system when turning the power on or off. Overall, the Sennheiser E835-S brings a real taste of the professional into a budget price range and will serve you well for years.