Sennheiser - e 935

This is a polarizing conversation! I can work with them all, don’t mind the 835, typically choose sm58 for general use. I find that the more specialized the mic is (especially super or hyper cardioid) the more it favours a certain voice type and handling technique becomes much more important. I used to be really really picky about the vocal mic but after feeling like I was going around in circles for a long time I went back to more general vocal mic models, instead relying a bit more on compression and dynamic EQ. I work with one singer who sounds absolutely incredible on a 935 but he sounds really really good on almost anything. However it’s generally not my go-to vocal mic.

I think you're alone dude: ) They seriously crank! I think the e835 beat SM58 for clarity hands down, and the e935/45 are easily superior to the beta 58a. The midrange complaint you refer to is less problematic in Sennys than Shures, IMHO. ☺️

e835 is great, but A/B with the e935 and it's like taking a blanket off the PA.

Absolutely hate the 835. The 935 and 945 can be pretty great on the right voice though

x2, in recording bands in a live-ish setting every week (all members in the same room but in a treated studio), 935 is superior in capturing quality vocals. Not to say you won't get there with a 58, but it'll get you closer right off the bat.

Love my 935. Bright and hard to get feedback on it

The Sennheiser E935 is a great pick, very clear and handles harsh vocals well. Another solid option in your range is the Audio-Technica AT2020 if you’re open to a condenser. If you want to stay dynamic, the E935 or even the Audix i5 are both better than the XM8500 for detailed metal vocals.

+1 Came here to say Senn e935. Baseline lead vocal for me for ages now. EV makes some good stuff that's better than the 58 as well.

The e8xx are the budget range, you can't expect too much from them. There is a reason they are cheap. A better comparison would be the e9xx mics. I much prefer my e935s to the SM58.

The e8xx are the budget range, you can't expect too much from them. There is a reason they are cheap. A better comparison would be the e9xx mics. I much prefer my e935s to the SM58.

The e8xx are the budget range, you can't expect too much from them. There is a reason they are cheap. A better comparison would be the e9xx mics. I much prefer my e935s to the SM58.

I love my 935's, they're my favorite vocal mics. I also prefer 835's to SM-58's. SM-58's sound muddy to me.