Sennheiser e835 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

Gearank Recommendation

The Sennheiser e835 appeared on our recommended list for Live Vocal Mics in April 2020 where it remained until August 2022 when it was out-ranked by the Shure SM58.

Overview

The Sennheiser e835 is both designed and manufactured in Germany and comes with a 10 year manufacturer warranty.

This is the company’s contender in the sub $100 mic category putting it right up against the Shure SM58.

It features an internal shockmount for reduced handling noise and a whopping 150dB maximum SPL for loud sound sources like aggressive vocals and screaming.

The e835 was engineered to have a consistent pickup spot within the polar pattern with minimal change in tone due to proximity effects.

The standard model doesn’t have an on/off switch, so if you need that you’ll have to spend a little extra to get the e835-S instead.

It also came in another variation called the Sennheiser e835 FX (which has been discontinued). This version has an additional button – TC-Helicon Mic Control – which allows you to turn on and off TC-Helicon vocal effects processors the same way you would with a foot switch.

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response:40Hz – 16kHz
• Maximum SPL: 150 dB
• Power Requirements: None

Sennheiser e835 Frequency Response and Polar Pattern Chart:

Sennheiser e835 Demonstration

Sennheiser e835 Comparisons