Sennheiser e865

[CanopuS]

Does anyone have experience with this mic? It is (unlike the other evolution range) a hypercardioid condenser (yep, not a dynamic), and a friend of mine has it. I was thinking of it for vocals and snare, especially as I only have access to a Behringer B1 (and very occasionally a SP B1). The actual version is the "Sting" version (in other words the one tweaked for Stings wants, but I doubt there is much in this other than a bit of money being passed around). If anyone could tell me more about it, I would be GREATLY obliged. Cheers guys

 

[chessparov]

Watch (listen) for any sibilance.
It's known to not be the best choice for "that" kind of singer.
The Behringer should help indicate that or not BTW.

Chris

 

[wilkee]

I have one that I use for live duties.
I find that it has a very clear sound and requires no EQing thru my FOH speakers.
Mine is the standard version.

Because of the deliberate fall off in the bass region (because of the close micing application) I do not think it would make a very good recording vocal mic.

IMHO the berry B1 would be perfecty at home for recording vocals. It is a bit sizzly but not colored so just use a bit of EQ to get a perfectly acceptable sound.

I have 2 berry B1's so this is not just a guess!

PS If you have watched Sting lately, live on TV he does indeed use the Senn.
I use this fact to convince some singers when they do not see me sticking an SM58 into the mic clip. If its good enough for Sting etc etc.

Tony

 

[noisedude]

I use this fact to convince some singers when they do not see me sticking an SM58 into the mic clip. If its good enough for Sting etc etc.

Tell me about it LOL!

I was at a conference event with half a dozen large venues with loads of different bands playing last week, and I kept nudging all my friends and going "see, they're using Sennheisers too" and "urgh doesn't that woman's voice sound dull and thuddy through that 58?" .... yawn!

 

[wilkee]

Tell me about it LOL!

I was at a conference event with half a dozen large venues with loads of different bands playing last week, and I kept nudging all my friends and going "see, they're using Sennheisers too" and "urgh doesn't that woman's voice sound dull and thuddy through that 58?" .... yawn!

It does look (at last) that the senn range is being recognised as a quality alternative to the usual suspects.


Tony

 

[Doink]

I was the house engineer in a well equipped live music venue for awhile. We had numerous vocal mics are our disposal. Often times, the touring engineers would ask for a 58 on the lead, and the Senn 845's on the backups, because they weren't familiar with the mic. Everytime, the backup vocals cut right through, and the lead didn't sound as lively. Sometimes the touring knob twiddler would ask for the 58 to be replaced by a Senn part way through soundcheck.

That said, I have no experience with the 865.

 

[wilkee]

Everytime, the backup vocals cut right through, and the lead didn't sound as lively. Sometimes the touring knob twiddler would ask for the 58 to be replaced by a Senn part way through soundcheck.

That said, I have no experience with the 865.

I think that the low midrange is clearer on the Senns and this then gives the impression that the top end is clearer too.

Tony

 

[noisedude]

the hugest difference in my experience is on female vocals ... often makes the difference between hearing words and just tones.