Sennheiser

Sennheiser 798304230772 E 835 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Bundle

The Sennheiser e 835 delivers a punchy, feedback-resistant vocal signal on XLR with the road-ready durability that keeps it on touring riders for decades.

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Overview

The Sennheiser e 835 is a cardioid dynamic vocal microphone built for the signal integrity demands of live performance and the durability requirements of sustained touring. Its frequency response — 40 Hz to 16 kHz — is voiced to serve vocalists directly: the low-end extension captures body and warmth without requiring aggressive high-pass filtering, the midrange is articulate without the boxiness that makes lesser dynamics fatiguing through a PA system, and the upper presence region adds intelligibility to consonants and breath in higher voices without introducing the harshness that can cause ear fatigue in long shows. The unidirectional cardioid pattern's tight off-axis rejection is the acoustic engineering that makes it perform cleanly in front of stage monitors — a practical advantage every live engineer and vocalist notices immediately when gain-before-feedback is the difference between a comfortable mix and a screaming stage.

The e 835's metal housing is built to survive the physical reality of live performance — drops, sweat exposure, packing into cases under load — without compromising capsule alignment or output consistency over time. As a passive dynamic transducer, it imposes no preamp requirements beyond adequate clean gain and introduces no self-noise to the signal path, making it equally at home on a modest stage head amp or a high-end studio console. The bundle configuration — microphone, stand, XLR cable, and pouch — is designed for immediate deployment: connect, set gain, and the e 835 is working. It suits lead and backing vocalists in live reinforcement, singer-songwriters tracking demo vocals, and podcast or broadcast setups where a robust, honest vocal capture is preferred over the sensitivity of a condenser.

Key Features

Consumer Alert: Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.

Specifications

Brand
Sennheiser
Model
E 835
Transducer Type
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional (Cardioid)
Frequency Response
40 Hz – 16 kHz
Connectivity
XLR
Phantom Power Required
No
Body Material
Metal
Color
Black
Included Accessories
Microphone stand, XLR cable, carrying pouch

Frequently Asked Questions

The e 835 is a passive dynamic microphone with a relatively efficient output for its class — a clean preamp with 50–60dB of gain available will drive it to a healthy operating level without reaching the noise floor of most modern interfaces. Unlike ribbon microphones or low-output dynamics such as the SM7B, it doesn't demand exceptional preamp headroom.
No. It is a passive dynamic transducer — phantom power does nothing to its signal and causes no damage if accidentally engaged. This makes it a safe choice in any live or studio signal chain regardless of console or interface phantom power settings.
The e 835's unidirectional cardioid pattern has consistently tight off-axis rejection, which contributes to its well-documented feedback resistance in live monitor environments. The rear rejection is cleanest on-axis to the capsule — pointing the mic accurately at the vocalist's mouth rather than at the source of potential feedback gives the polar pattern the geometry it needs to work as designed.
The e 835 handles 40 Hz to 16 kHz. The low end captures chest resonance and warmth in baritone and bass voices without requiring a HPF to clear rumble, though most live applications benefit from engaging a high-pass filter at 80–100 Hz at the console. The upper range extends cleanly into the presence region, lending articulation to consonants and adding air to higher female voices without harshness.
The bundle includes the e 835 microphone, a microphone stand, XLR cable, and a carrying pouch — everything required to connect to a mixer or interface and begin performing or recording immediately.