Sennheiser Pro Audio e 845-S Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with On/Off Switch

I'm using this mic with a simple XLR to USB adapter for online meetings instead of the built in mic on my webcam. It has made a huge difference and I've had comments about my good audio quality. This is not a super high-end mic for recording applications, but for online meetings, it is excellent and the quality is way better than a webcam mic. I chose the 845 over the 835 because of the super cardioid pattern which I thought would be a bit better at rejecting sound from the room, or from the computer speakers, focusing just on my voice. Also, I found that this version, the one with the switch, was a bit cheaper so even though I really don't need the switch, I saved a few dollars. For my application, online meetings, there's no need to get a more expensive microphone. This has super high durability great audio quality at an affordable price. PROS: * "Built like a tank" * Super cardioid pattern great for off-axis rejection like room noise or computer speakers * Understated look CONS: * Not a super high-end microphone but great for basic vocal applications I've used many microphones for multiple applications over the years. I was tempted to buy a much more expensive microphone for my online meetings, but realized that no one would notice the difference between an $80 mic and a $500 mic, so I decided to go with a tried and true basic workhorse. The look of this mic is understated and not distracting. This was a perfect purchase for my use case and is working quite well.

I got this for my girlfriend who is a solo singer/guitarist. She had to turn the gain down on everything she owned because the power of this microphone made every thing clip leaving settings the same from her Shure SM58. The amount of "out of cone" noise cancellation is extremely impressive. I was recording my girlfriend with a cheapish studio Condenser microphone (MXL V67G), but I have since started recording her with this instead. The sound is very transparent, as it doesn't seem to emphasize the mid or upper tones like a lot of live microphones seem to do. I was thinking about a preamp as a gift, but don't think I need to as of now. She uses the switch, so it was a worthwhile $20 upgrade. I've not heard a pop from the switch, so it is a very nice quality feature. It's large and has a fair amount of resistance, so I don't think it would accidentally toggle. My girlfriend uses the microphone on a tripod, so this wouldn't be a decent measure of how easily it would accidentally "turn off". I highly recommend this for a single singer, but not a shared microphone; the out of cone noise cancellation is uncanny.

I just received the Sennheiser e845S microphone. My decision to purchase it was based upon my experience and use of a Sennheiser e835 microphone I've been using for about 2 years. I'll start with the build quality. Sennheiser makes a good looking, solid product that stands up well to regular use. The weight, feel and balance in my hands is just what I want in a vocal mic. It compares equally or even slightly better than a Shure SM57 or SM58. I have used both Shure products side-by-side with the Sennheiser and find that the overall tone and voice reproduction of the Sennheiser is clearer and replicates my nuanced inflections more naturally. I wanted an on/off switch and the e845S fits that requirement. The switch is large, ergonomically correct, and does not emit a noise when switching it on or off. Now that my music journey is beginning to take shape, the addition of a second vocal microphone is needed. I play harmonica mostly and have specific mics for them, however, I often like to play through a vocal microphone for a purer, melodic sound at times. Both of my Sennheiser microphones work well, are simple to use, durable like a tank and look outstanding.

Much better than my old Shure SM 58. I'm not a sound engineer, but my voice definitely sounds much clearer and stronger with the same board settings as my 58. The Super Cardioid pattern focuses in on my voice. I play guitar and keep my amp nearby, to my right and a little behind me, and this mic does a good job of excluding my amp and other stage sounds. The whole design and quality of this mic allows my voice to cut through the mix. I can finally really hear myself through the floor monitor. And when I speak to the audience between songs, they don't hear the familiar muddy boominess of the 58. Our bass player, who also sings through an SM 58, heard it for the first time and offered to buy it from me on the spot! This Sennheiser E-845 is highly recommended.

I'm using with my Yamaha baby grand e-piano with a stand, while having a speaker bit behind me and above, so that I get a bit of monitor to me as well. Very little pickup from piano and from speaker and I can have it turned up pretty hot and not get any feedback. Solidly built. The on/off button is very conformable to use. I tried SM58S...and to be honest, good mic but I returned back to this 845-S for clarity, warmth, and comfort while using.

I'm an R&R/R&B singer in a cover band. This mike really does balance out the highs and lows in my voice, (Soprano with a wide passagio to Alto range) but I find I have to turn up the volume a tad. Andt you have to be careful when hand holding the mike and moving because being a cartoid it picks up sound around you. around order the wind cover for outdoor and a pop shield for recordings.

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I was surprised with the quality of this product, without a doubt the best money invested, the opinions of other buyers influence which is the best option, without a doubt it is this, five stars.