Sennheiser E835 Microphone Review

SENNHEISER E835 DYNAMIC CARDIOD MICROPHONE REVIEW

The Sennheiser E835 Dynamic cardioid microphone is designed for speech and vocals. Produces a solid sound that projects well and cuts through high volumes on stage. Intended for home recording, semi-pro studios and live sound applications. Let’s take a closer look…

DESIGN

The Sennheiser e835 features an attractive enough handheld design with metal dark grey body and a very robust black grille. The E835 is made of a rugged metal construction, which makes it durable and able to withstand the rigors of live performance and studio use.

Sennheiser e835 s cardioid handheld microphone
Sennheiser e835 box

FEATURES

  • Dynamic cardioid microphone for speech and vocals
  • Flat frequency response
  • Low self-noise
  • Cuts through high on-stage levels
  • Clear reproduction with a high presence
  • Consistent sound quality (varying distances, moving off axis)
  • Handles high sound pressure levels
  • Optional silent on/off switch
  • Isolates handling noise, hum compensating coil
  • Excellent feedback rejection
  • Rugged metal housing

The E835 has a cardioid pickup pattern, which is great for feedback rejection although the e835 works very well off-axis too. This means that it picks up sound mostly from the front of the microphone. This makes it ideal for vocals, guitars, and other instruments that you want to isolate from the rest of the soundstage.

The Sennheiser E835 has a flat frequency response, which means that it captures all frequencies equally well. This makes it a versatile microphone that can be used for a variety of applications.

The E835 has low self-noise, which means that it can pick up even the quietest sounds without adding any unwanted noise. This makes it a great choice for recording vocals and other instruments that require a lot of detail.

The Sennheiser E835 is made of a rugged metal construction, which makes it durable and able to withstand the rigors of live performance and studio use.

Connectivity comes in the form of an XLR port. The e835 compatible with any board or mixer out there.

Finally, this mic comes with a basic zippered pouch and a decent mic stand clip. This is more than you would expect from a microphone under hundred bucks.

PERFORMANCE

Sennheiser e835 is a dynamic microphone which has a cardioid pick-up pattern. It sounds excellent, the noise-reducing features work well together to ensure the only thing coming from the mic is your voice – not unwanted hum or handling noise. e835 series microphone is a wired type microphone which provides a fine and consistent sound right out of the box. It requires no drivers or installation. It connects through the XLR port and cable, making this microphone usable straight out of the box.

For instrument recording, the e835 fares very well, with that high SPL coping nicely with everything from drums to aggressive electric guitars.

CONCLUSION

Overall, the Sennheiser E835 is a great choice for anyone looking for a versatile, high-quality microphone. It is perfect for live sound, home recording, and content creation. The German brand does the simple things well, keeps costs low, and provides both beginners and experienced stage performers a worthwhile addition to their toolkit.