Sennheiser E Series Microphones

Comparison of Sennheiser Evolution Series Microphones

Microphone	Type	Polar Pattern	Frequency Response	Distinguishing Features	Official Product Page
e 835	Dynamic vocal	Cardioid	40 – 16,000 Hz	Entry-level vocal mic; balanced sound for speech and singing; rugged build	Sennheiser e 835
e 845	Dynamic vocal	Supercardioid	40 – 16,000 Hz	Tighter pickup than e835; better feedback rejection; suited for loud stages	Sennheiser e 845
e 865	Condenser vocal	Supercardioid	40 – 20,000 Hz	First condenser in the series; studio-like detail for live vocals; requires phantom power	Sennheiser e 865
e 935	Dynamic vocal	Cardioid	40 – 18,000 Hz	Professional vocal mic; natural sound; high feedback resistance; touring standard	Sennheiser e 935
e 945	Dynamic vocal	Supercardioid	40 – 18,000 Hz	More focused than e935; isolates vocals in loud mixes; strong stage presence	Sennheiser e 945
e 965	Condenser vocal	Switchable cardioid/supercardioid	40 – 20,000 Hz	Flagship condenser; dual-diaphragm design; studio-grade clarity for live performance	Sennheiser e 965
e 604	Dynamic instrument	Cardioid	40 – 18,000 Hz	Compact drum mic; clips directly to toms/snare; rugged touring design	Sennheiser e 604
e 609	Dynamic instrument	Supercardioid	40 – 15,000 Hz	Flat-front design; hangs in front of guitar amps; affordable alternative to SM57	Sennheiser e 609
e 906	Dynamic instrument	Supercardioid	40 – 18,000 Hz	Enhanced version of e609; brighter response; switchable presence filter for tonal shaping	Sennheiser e 906
e 602-II	Dynamic instrument	Cardioid	20 – 16,000 Hz	Designed for kick drums and bass instruments; extended low-frequency handling	Sennheiser e 602-II
e 902	Dynamic instrument	Cardioid	20 – 18,000 Hz	Kick drum mic; punchy low end; tailored for live and studio bass capture	Sennheiser e 902
e 904	Dynamic instrument	Cardioid	40 – 18,000 Hz	Compact drum mic; optimized for snare/toms; clip-on mount	Sennheiser e 904
e 901	Condenser instrument	Half-cardioid	20 – 20,000 Hz	Boundary mic for kick drums; placed inside drum shell; captures attack and body	Sennheiser e 901
e 908	Condenser instrument	Cardioid	30 – 20,000 Hz	Clip-on mic for brass and percussion; flexible gooseneck; high SPL handling	Sennheiser e 908
e 914	Condenser instrument	Cardioid	20 – 20,000 Hz	Pencil condenser; overheads, hi-hats, acoustic instruments; studio-quality detail	Sennheiser e 914

Evolution Series Structure

The Sennheiser Evolution Series is divided into distinct families of microphones, each tailored for specific applications and user levels:

• 600 Series – Primarily instrument microphones (e.g., e604 for drums, e609/e906 for guitar amps, e602-II/e902 for kick drums).
• 800 Series – Entry-level vocal microphones (e.g., e835, e845, e865). These are rugged, easy to use, and designed for accessible performance in speech and singing.
• 900 Series – Professional vocal microphones (e.g., e935, e945, e965). Marketed as a "harmonically calibrated family" for demanding live sound and touring professionals, offering higher fidelity and reliability.

Key Distinctions

• The 800 series emphasizes ruggedness and affordability, with straightforward sound shaping for everyday use.
• The 900 series emphasizes precision, feedback rejection, and consistency, designed for professional touring and engineered live sound.
• The 600 series complements the 800 series by covering instruments, while the 800 series covers vocals — together forming the entry-level tier.

References

• Sennheiser Microphones Overview – Official product family descriptions.
• Sennheiser Evolution Vocal Microphones – Distinctions between 800 and 900 series.
• Sennheiser Evolution Instrument Microphones – 600 series instrument lineup.

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