professional opinions

[Beantowna]

I'm not really well versed with microphones so any help is very appreciated.
I have done my homework and I couldn't find any info on my question by using search.

Most of the time I play live it is just me and my guitar. On occasion there is a band.

My question is this: Is it worth the extra money to buy something like and e945 over an e935 to cut out the band? Aside from the idea that they may sound different, is that the only added benefit, better vocal isolation?

Thanks




Side note: I would appreciate any insight on people's expiriences with the Sennheiser series. I have had people tell me the e935 and e945 are great mics and worth the money over the SM57/SM58 or the e835/e840/e845. Any validation to those statements?

PS - I record using an AKG Perception 200 and an MXL 604 through a PreSonus firebox. When live, I play through a K&K Pure Western and a Fender Acoustasonic, currently borrowing an SM57 mic. People usually ask.

 

[JPXTom]

I'm not really well versed with microphones so any help is very appreciated.
I have done my homework and I couldn't find any info on my question by using search.

Most of the time I play live it is just me and my guitar. On occasion there is a band.

My question is this: Is it worth the extra money to buy something like and e945 over an e935 to cut out the band? Aside from the idea that they may sound different, is that the only added benefit, better vocal isolation?

Thanks




Side note: I would appreciate any insight on people's expiriences with the Sennheiser series. I have had people tell me the e935 and e945 are great mics and worth the money over the SM57/SM58 or the e835/e840/e845. Any validation to those statements?

PS - I record using an AKG Perception 200 and an MXL 604 through a PreSonus firebox. When live, I play through a K&K Pure Western and a Fender Acoustasonic, currently borrowing an SM57 mic. People usually ask.

I dont have an answer to your question, im afraid..but do u have any samples with the perception 200? I was thinking about getting one of those as an upgrade from my mxl 990.

 

[dgatwood]

My question is this: Is it worth the extra money to buy something like and e945 over an e935 to cut out the band? Aside from the idea that they may sound different, is that the only added benefit, better vocal isolation?

For live sound reinforcement (going into speakers for a concert), maybe, as it would make feedback less problematic for a vocal mic held by a singer who frequently get too close to the speaker tack.

For recording, probably not. Tighter pickup patterns tend to mean excessive proximity effect, which is likely worse than the bleed it replaces.

 

[fuzzrhythm]

We use e835's and e935's live when we can't use our stage condensers (Shure SM 86 and Neumann KMS 105). We used an SM 58 once and were very displeased by the muddiness of it.

 

[Beantowna]

It would probably used strictly for live vocals. I am probably worrying too much about feedback and the e945 probably doesn't warrant the extra money, but I always have to do a huge amount of research before I spend any money. Should probably just make sure I don't eat the mic.

JPXTom - Yeah I can get you a sound sample if you want. I play on a Martin D-15 Spruce/Rosewood. I also have an Alvarez Fusion Jumbo. I've also got an electric rig but the amp sucks, its a small line 6 spider II or something. Let me know what you want to hear I can get something for you. A particular song or particular set up. I don't have a real good recording space right now though.

fuzzrhythm - how would you compare the e835 and the e935 with use for vocals?

Thanks

 

[fuzzrhythm]

the 835 is cardiod, the 935 is super-cardiod.

the 835 is a little "boomy" but still present. it picks up further away, so you can work it a little. we have only had a few feedback problems.

the 935 is more present, and you have to get right up on it. haven't had feedback problems with that.