Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from directly behind. Forgiving of moving off-center, so it suits singers who don't hold steady technique.
Product detailSKU #1274034493362
Sennheisere 835-S Performance Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cardioid dynamic vocal mic under $100. The default first live mic for singers, rehearsal rooms and small PA setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First vocal mic for gigging or rehearsal
- Spare mics to keep in the gig bag
- Small PA, house of worship, podium and speech use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals where detail and air matter more than isolation
- Very loud stages needing tighter side rejection
- Singers wanting a distinctly colored, characterful voicing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Pressure gradient dynamic transducer
No power needed and it takes high volume without distorting. Also the reason it sounds closest when you're right on it.
Detail 03
40 Hz–16 kHz response
Wide enough for full vocals. Expect noticeable bass lift up close from proximity effect — back off if it gets boomy.
Detail 04
2.7 mV/Pa sensitivity
Slightly hotter output than many dynamics, so you need less gain from a modest mixer preamp.
Detail 05
350 ohm impedance, 1000 ohm minimum load
Plugs into any standard mixer or interface mic input. No impedance matching or inline gain device required.
Detail 06
1-7/8 in diameter body
Standard barrel size, so any common mic clip or shock mount for handhelds will hold it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01XLR cable is a separate purchase; check whether a clip and pouch are included
- 02Sing close to the grille — backing off thins the sound noticeably
- 03No phantom power needed, but you do need a real mic preamp input
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the e 835-S good for recording vocals at home?
It works, especially in untreated rooms where a condenser picks up too much space. You'll get a solid, present vocal rather than a detailed, airy one.
02Do I need an audio interface or can I plug into my computer?
You need an XLR input with a mic preamp — an interface or mixer. It won't connect to a 3.5 mm computer jack without one.
03Can it handle screaming and loud vocals?
Yes. Dynamic capsules take very high levels before distorting, which is why they dominate loud stages.
04How does it compare to the e 945?
The e 945 is supercardioid and rejects more from the sides for loud stages. This one is cardioid, more forgiving of technique, and less than half the price.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Nominal Impedance At 1 KHZ
- 350 ohms
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–16kHz
- Sensitivity Free Field No Load
- 2.7mV/Pa =/-51.4dB (odB=1V/Pa) =/-71.4dB (odB=1V/bar) (USA)
- Min Terminating Impedance
- 1000 ohms
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Pattern
- cardioid
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 11
- Dimensions
- 1-7/8 inch dia. x 7-1/8 inch L
1 detailsOther
- Transducer
- pressure gradient dynamic
