Got my father a new mic for Christmas

[LiquidMidnight]

My father has recently started playing out again. His gig is very low production - powered mixer into some tops with backline covering instruments. It's a fairly low volume gig. However, I know he hasn't upgraded his mic in a while, so I thought I'd grab him one for Christmas, which I'll be giving him later today.

I picked up a Sennheiser E935. The very helpful GC employee told me to A/B it with the tried-and-true Beta 58. When we went back to the pro audio room and tried them out, I thought the Sennheiser was the clear winner. While the Beta sounded good, the E935 had a little something extra. It was a bit more hyped in the top that gave the mic presence without sounding nasally or tinny. It also had a bit more punch.

Dad's a baritone with a lot of energy around 250hz, so I'm thinking the E935 is going to work well with his voice.

 

[Bufalo]

I have sang through most of the popular choices during my time and have ultimately chosen 935's for my own personal use. They absolutely give you a little more oomph without sounding strained or artificial. Great move!

 

[hrodbert696]

Good choice! I got one myself a few weeks ago. Haven't played out with it yet, but definitely liking it better at home so far.

 

[modulusman]

I wound up buying an Audix OM5 for a Christmas present to myself a few days ago. If my local store would have had a 935 in stock I would have definitely given it a listen.

 

[WayneP]

The band I used to be in used 835s, and we were very pleased with them. Don't see how the 935 would be anything but "better."

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[blowinblue]

Excellent choice. Back in the spring of 2009 I played an outdoor festival with a supplied back-line and all of the mics were the e935. Was so impressed with the sound out in the audience area that I just had to have one. Got the e945 instead because of the different pick-up pattern but they are close siblings. Been one of the best purchases I've ever made. What a nice gift.

M. M.

 

[jad]

I wound up buying an Audix OM5 for a Christmas present to myself a few days ago. If my local store would have had a 935 in stock I would have definitely given it a listen.

I picked up an OM5 a couple of months ago for times when I need more GBF than I can get with an SM58. Boy, you really need to stay right up on that mic!

 

[LiquidMidnight]

We gave it a whirl last night and were both very impressed. Dad has a gig coming up on the 9th, so I'm eager to learn how it does on stage.

 

[modulusman]

I picked up an OM5 a couple of months ago for times when I need more GBF than I can get with an SM58. Boy, you really need to stay right up on that mic!

I tend to eat the mic so that isn't a problem. The main difference between that a nd a 58 is the bass proximity effect. The OM5 is very low.

 

[BucketOfFish]

I was about to buy a new e935 when one popped up on the local CL. After watching some videos on how to spot fakes I snagged it. I let my favorite singer use it and I won't be getting it back anytime soon. She will loan it to me if I ask nicely.