
Sennheiser 004514 e835-S Vocal Microphone - Cardioid, Switch
Capture Vocals with Clarity and ControlThe Sennheiser E 835-S is a professional-grade dynamic cardioid microphone designed for lead vocal performance. Its robust construction and excellent feedback rejection make it a reliable choice for stage and studio use. Brand: Sennheiser Model: 0...
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Overview
Capture Vocals with Clarity and Control
The Sennheiser E 835-S is a professional-grade dynamic cardioid microphone designed for lead vocal performance. Its robust construction and excellent feedback rejection make it a reliable choice for stage and studio use.
- Brand: Sennheiser
- Model: 004514
- Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 40 - 16,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.7 mV/Pa
- Impedance: 1,000 Ω
- Connector: XLR
- Special Feature: On/Off Switch
- Dimensions: 1.9 x 7.1 inches (48 x 180 mm)
- Weight: 11.6 oz. (330 g)
- Included Accessories: Microphone Clip, Pouch
- Material: Metal
Key Features
Gentle presence boost to even tonal response ensures clarity and projection
Minimal Proximity effect provides consistently clear bass end performance when singing closer to or further from capsule
Cardioid pick-up pattern provides good signal isolation and feedback rejection, enabling higher sound levels to be obtained
Metal construction and internal shock-mount system minimizes handling noise
Frequency response 40-16,000 Hz, Impedence 350 Ohms. Rugged metal housing
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a gentle presence boost and even tonal response, ensuring excellent clarity and projection for vocals.
- Offers minimal proximity effect, providing consistently clear bass end performance whether singing close to or further from the capsule.
- Utilizes a cardioid pick-up pattern, which delivers good signal isolation and effective feedback rejection.
- Robust metal construction combined with an internal shock-mount system significantly minimizes handling noise during use.
- Offers a wide frequency response of 40-16,000 Hz, capturing a broad range of vocal and instrument nuances.
👎 Cons
- The impedance of 350 Ohms might require specific preamplifier matching for optimal signal transfer with some audio interfaces.
- While robust, the metal construction adds to the weight, which might be a consideration for prolonged handheld use.
- The cardioid pick-up pattern, while good for isolation, is not as versatile as multi-pattern microphones for varied recording environments.
- The frequency response range is suitable for vocals but may not capture extreme highs or lows required for certain specialized instruments.
- As a vocal microphone, its design and features are highly optimized for voices, potentially making it less ideal for other microphone applications.