Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tighter front pickup than cardioid, with a small rear lobe. Place wedges off to the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1274034493340
Sennheisere 945 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Supercardioid dynamic handheld vocal mic for live use. For singers who need extra rejection on loud stages with wedges and nearby cymbals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on loud stages with monitors close in front
- Singers who work the mic tight and move around
- Backing up a busy stage where bleed is the problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio work where a condenser captures more air and detail
- Singers who wander off-axis — supercardioid punishes that
- Anyone wanting the cheapest working vocal mic
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
40–16,000 Hz response
Full low end for chest voice, rolled off above 16k, so no exaggerated air or sibilance.
Detail 03
2.0 mV/Pa sensitivity
Typical dynamic output. Quiet singers will need a preamp with plenty of clean gain.
Detail 04
350 ohm impedance, 1,000 ohm minimum load
Standard low-Z. Works with any normal mic preamp or mixer input, no matching transformer needed.
Detail 05
330 g, 47 x 186 mm
Substantial in the hand, standard clip diameter. Heavier than plastic-bodied mics over a long set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs an XLR cable and a mic preamp or mixer channel — no phantom power required
- 02Check whether a clip and pouch are included before you buy
- 03Position floor wedges to the sides; a supercardioid's rear lobe feeds back from directly behind
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the e 945 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic microphone and works on any standard XLR mic input. Phantom power left on does no harm, but it does nothing for it either.
02What's the difference between this and the e 835?
Pattern and price. The e 945 is supercardioid, so it rejects more from the sides and needs more consistent mic technique. The e 835 is cardioid and more forgiving.
03Can I use it for recording?
Yes, on loud sources and vocals where you want isolation. It won't give you the detail of a condenser, but it handles high volume without complaint.
04Will it work with a wireless transmitter?
Only with a handheld transmitter that accepts this capsule or an adapter for wired mics. It ships as a wired XLR microphone.
Reference
Full specifications
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4 detailsSound
- Sensitivity in Free Field No Load 1khz
- 2.0mV/Pa = -54dB (0dB = 1V/Pa) = -74dB (0dB = 1V/ubar)
- Nominal Impedance
- 350 ohms
- Min Terminating Impedance
- 1,000 ohms
- Frequency Response Microphone
- 40–16,000Hz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 330
- Dimensions
- 47 x 186 mm
