What live vocal mic should you buy? : Everything You Need to Know!

[@revotalizer7504]

bought 2 e945s yesterday.. need to unpack

[@brainstormingredligh]

835 or 945 we feel are the best the MD series sounds to compress and two restrictive as a microphone it doesn't have an open sound to it

[@chuckfriebe843]

The difference between the e935 and the e945 is amazing.The e945 is way less compressed and the details are very very evident.

[@Andre-of2zc]

My wife ( main vocalist )has been using the E935 in a working cover band covering a wide variety of different styles for over six years and only had one issue which was taken care of by some of the best customer service you could ask for with no issues whatsoever sennheiser has been a total workhorse and deliverers excellent performance every show

[@therealforestelf]

using a TLM103 at my home studio for everything, probably the only mic I ever picked up after 5 years of research and now I'm having this for more than 10 years and I never felt like I need another Studio Mic. completely lost when it comes to stage mics though. I feel like still haven't found that thing that just sounds like "mine", if you know what I mean and I have tried out a lot of mics, but I need to try a lot more to finally feel comfortable one day with a good stage mic. if anyone does singing, rapping and screaming with a Neumann KMS 105 or 104 or 104 Plus hmu I rly wanna hear your stories!

[@freddyramirez1991]

Please make a video about the Telefunken M80 vs Sennheiser E 965.

[@vocalead]

14:56 e835 15:13 e845 15:30 e935 15:46 e945 16:02 MD435 16:19 MD945

[@ww1www]

I have always preferred the sound of Sennheiser dynamics over those boomy bass-heavy mics of other manufacturers. Many a year ago I picked up an e815s and it sounds just fine as a general purpose mic. Now looking to upgrade, maybe a supercardioid or hypercardioid would be a better choice for what I do.

[@jasminegonzales6661]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@p95t5r]

I own the e845 and a SM58.Every gig when I use the e845 I switch to the SM58 after the first set. My wife bought me the SM58 in 1991 and I thought I need an upgrade and bought the e845 in 2015 I think.

[@StefanoNobileFoto]

Good evening, Sennheiser e835 or Sennheiser e845? Whay? Thanks

[@MemphisMike901]

Been the E835 for me for 10 yrs!

[@MichaelAlso]

Liked the 845 on this singer!

[@h.c.7799]

The MD series is so superb. But being in the price range of decent large diaphragm condensers, it's probably not needed for studio, but best for live

[@h.c.7799]

The e945 has a very intimate sound if auditioned through headphones. A little too much privacy. 😊 But I expect the best behavior in a live performance. Provided you can handle the mike directional features and the prominent pop sensitivity properly😮

[@OwlCMedicine]

Almost none of the mic tests were labeled. Idk which one is making the sound i like. Could you label them?

[@sakellaridoupeg584]

Bottom left

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

To me, each super cardioid version sounded tighter, with some evidence of the pattern tightness as well, within reason though. I couldn't go wrong choosing any, however I think I'd favor the 945, middle price of the offerings with super cardioid. But for those that would use my mics, they need cardioid instead. Less focus on the sweet spot for mic pickup people that I'm dealing with. What do we actually use for vocals? Mostly wireless handhelds at church, one inexpensive MXL 2001 large wired condenser, 1 Shure BLX SM58 our second newest, 1 Sennheiser XSW2 865 my own, and 2 Shure BLX with basic PG58s that are being replaced with SM58s soon. We had to go bargain cheap or do without and replacing as budget allows. Great demo folks.

[@AndresLler]

Just got the e945. Mine doesn't say made in Germany 😮

[@oc3144]

Made in China??😂

[@jasonbodden8816]

She Should have been a bit closer to the mic. It would have been a fuller sound for her. Being that far from the mics makes her sound shrill and tinny. Not sure why you guys did it this way. I do hear the differences between the 8XX series and the 9XX series the most. The 8XX's are generally a bit warmer while the 9XX mics are generally a good bit brighter with a very boosted top end, especially the e935. The MD range generally have a more controlled top end with a bit more body than the 9XX's, to my ears. So it really depends on the singer's voice and what they're looking for in a microphone sonically. Knowing the kind of performer you are regarding mic technique is a big factor as to whether you get the cardoid or supercardioid versions of any microphone. I really liked the e945 and the MD 445 on his voice. Can't really judge how these mics were on the woman's voice as she was too far away for getting the best sound for her voice out of these mics with flat EQ.

[@MNcoverband]

Everyone should start with a 935 and go from there.

[@LoveStory20yearsago79]

Please test mic senheiser skm9000

[@harveyhernandez6619]

Been using the Austrian Audio OC707 live male and female rock and country, amazing mfing mic.

[@CainTheProfessor]

It's all the same no differencd at all.

[@paulwave1560]

I don’t hear any difference among all thecmics

[@paulmapp8306]

Its subtle, which is always the case, however KZbins compression algorithms make things sound much closer than they actually are in the flesh.

[@Loe_Jist]

Sennheiser mics are always top heavy and sibilant

[@rez77z]

ur voice sounds nice but u have a pulling chest problem

[@oc3144]

Get better singers next time lol😂

[@Maria-kt1ch]

😂😂😂😂😂 get real singers next time😂😂😂😂😂

[@h.c.7799]

I love the comparison. It's about the mikes and not about Mike 😅

[@rebecors]

Hahahaha come on!!!! Get serious and get better vocals 😂

[@josku5]

Lol the guy can’t even sing 😂

[@theinfinate]

Yes he can

[@pauljohnson3686]

Not as good as the SM58

[@paulmapp8306]

oh dear.... seriously... The SM58 is NOT good by todays standard - except in a very loud rock band with a sub standard PA. id take ANY Senny over a 58. The Beta 58 is better, but the only Shures Id rate really are the NXN8 and the KSM8. The MD431 from Senny I think is better than any of those her mind, but thats close. I liek Beyers most as a general "manufacturer". the best all round IS a Shurs though - but the Beta 57 not a 58. Its all personal of course, but I think your one like statement is demonstratable not true. Id also say - you cant tell ANYTHING on youtube. Its compression algorithms ruin any real comparison. Testing int eh flesh shows things much clearer.

[@pauljohnson3686]

@@paulmapp8306 My personal choice is Electro Voice

[@paulmapp8306]

I cant find your response to directly reply to. BUT - a few reasons. 1. Its seen as industry standard so people just use them without thought. 2. They are very rugged - and thats far more important to many than actually how good they sound. 3. people dont change with the times - it was good in teh 60s must still be good. 4. People dont change opinion as PAs got better - back int he da y they WERE great, low wattage and poor quality PAs needed brute strength to cut - and the SM58 does just that - its a sledgehammer through a mix, but its got no finess. 5. there are FAR more NOT using SM58s than do 9in fact Sennheisers are trhe most popular for pro vocalists, by quite a way - though not one specific model) . 6. For a sound engineer that doesnt know a band - the 58 is a decent place to start, and pretty much all engineers carry them as "do it all" mics. 7. they are still very reasonably priced (the stock 58) and even the Beta isnt silly money. They are a good mic at their price point. The simple fact it - they are good mics. They are NOT great mics. there are USUALLY of MOST vocals far better options. They do a decent job in most situations - but again there not top of the tree - far from it. There good value for money too. The SM58s reputation was forged in the 60s and 70s - for good reason. Unfortunately people still think of them in that way when times, PA and mic design have moved on.

[@pauljohnson3686]

@@paulmapp8306 I was actually meaning the Shure 58a Beta rather than the 58...But I forgot to write beta... I tend to use Electro Voice mics for live work.. I know that the standard 58 is a historically reliable mic and alot of people still use them.. I personally prefer the 58 beta as opposed to the standard 58 as it seems to be louder and clearer, especially for solo gigs.

[@bac3phi]

Best because you haven't tried the Sennheiser? It's like: Corvette is the fastest car....until you test drive a Tesla 😂

[@bobbycotton3312]

Why does my mic for live performances have a high and low switch???