Customer Reviews

Sennheiser Three Each 815-S Microphones, Clips and Carrying Pouches

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The e815S is currently Sennheiser's least expensive hand-held (unidirectional) dynamic vocal mic, designed for live performance. It's shape is similar to a Shure SM-58, in that it has an integrated "ball top" wind screen, and a dark gray tapered body. It features an "off-on" switch and a male XLR (balanced, low impedance) output connector.

To compare this mic to another very well known and thought of mic, the e815S has a slightly brighter top end, a less pronounced midrange peak and less low end proximity effect than a Shure SM-58. It also provides a slightly hotter output than an SM-58, probably because of it's neodymium diaphragm design. The diaphragm appears to be mounted very well as it exhibits very little handling noise.

The brighter character of this mic helps a live vocal cut through the "mix" of live instruments. The lower proximity effect (bass boost when held close to the vocalist's mouth), also contributes to a cleaner-sounding signal. The silent off-on switch is a nice bonus too. The cost for this German-made mic is pretty amazing... they can be had in "three packs" for $100, or around $50 for an individual mic.

If you are looking for a good-sounding, durable, low-cost live performance vocal mic, the e815S is definately worth trying out. This is not an inexpensive "knock-off" of another mic; this is a genuine German-made Sennheiser.

These microphones, seemed like a good alternative to something like the shure pg48, which is a totally usable mic, not amazing, but works fine. So i was thinking maybe i should get these, since i found my self spending too much renting sm58s for live shows(i'm a live sound engineer by the way). So whatever, i went for it, i said what the heck they're sennheisers right? How bad can they possibly be? they should be at least as good as my pg48s right? Well... WRONG. These microphones have probably the worst gain before feedback of any microphone i've ever tried, and i'm not exaggerating! i mean, feedback rejection IS the main reason why i bought these microphones! These mics are totally unusable for live applications, not even loud karaokes! If u wanna go ahead and totally blow 130 dollars on 3 pieces of crap, go ahead and be my guest! But don't say u weren't warned, i wish I read an honest review like this before i bought this garbage...

I have this and the Shure PG-48. I use them with an inexpensive karaoke machine. The Shure PG-48 is a bit louder but produces more feedback when standing near the speaker. The Sennheiser is not as loud (i.e. sensitive), but is does have a cleaner and tighter sound quality. It is also better at reducing feedback.