Sennheiser e945 Reviews 4.6/5.0 based on 13 customer reviews
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Nathan Milliganfrom Kettering, OH March 6, 2013Music Background: Pro Musician An absolute beautyI've used a beta58 for more than a decade and though it's been a solid workhorse, I've grown a bit weary of having to drastically alter the board's EQ to suit my voice.The e945 sounds absolutely beautiful flat or with a touch of EQ. At a recent show I nearly started laughing while singing because the nuances and subtleties that I hear when I sing in a quiet room by myself were presented for all to hear-which helped me more fully express the song. It was just beautiful. I cannot imagine a better mic for my voice.
Johnny D.from Nashville, TN February 16, 2013Music Background: Singer, Songwriter and performer Can't be beat for the money!Have used sure Sm-57, Sm-58, Sm 57Beta and Sm 58BGeta and still do. But, I purcahsed an e945 and found it to be the best purchase I ever made. After a week of use, I went back and purchased another one as a birthday gift for my son. He is extremely fond of it as well.
from usa February 7, 2011Music Background: performing musician Sennheiser e945Tried a lot of mics at the NAMM show. My research from wearing headphones pointed me to the 945. I play in a classic rock band and in an acoustic trio that sings a lot of harmony. Finally made the investment in this mic. After several gigs in both bands I can tell you it is worth every dollar over my sm58s. The added gain lends a clarity to my vocal that I didnt have before. My band mates are jealous and saving their gig money to but the same mic.
from usa February 7, 2011Music Background: performing musician Sennheiser e945Tried a lot of mics at the NAMM show. My research from wearing headphones pointed me to the 945. I play in a classic rock band and in an acoustic trio that sings a lot of harmony. Finally made the investment in this mic. After several gigs in both bands I can tell you it is worth every dollar over my sm58s. The added gain lends a clarity to my vocal that I didnt have before. My band mates are jealous and saving their gig money to but the same mic.
Frankfrom Toronto, Canada September 21, 2010Music Background: Enthusiast....hobbyist gigging band. Classic Rock and Modern Rock Can't be more satisfiedI went to my local guitar shop. I had them plug in 4 microphones. The Shure SM-58, the Shure Beta 58A, the Sennheiser e935 and the e945.Researching products, it is easy to get caught up in "what are the pros using". Everyone wants to use what their idols use. I was prejudiced to Shure as a result. Big Mistake. Before you buy any microphone try out a bunch. I had the rep plug them in on a clean signal with a good P.A. After singing into them for a good 30 minutes, the Sennheiser e945 was the one I kept going back to. The clarity was heads and shoulders above the others. I noticed that the Shures were too warm for me. My voice sounded more "nasal" through those. The e945 gave me the most clarity. I was convinced. Running direct, head to head comparison's, I could not beat the range of this mic. From as low as my voice could go to (approaching) scream....this mic handled it.....as crisp as can be. Using it in rehearsals now for 3 weeks, I must say it cuts through our classic rock band mix just wonderfully. My bass player had an old Shue SM 58 in his bag. I pulled it out and tried a couple songs. I was so glad I stuck with the Sennheiser. Hey....here's the problem. People, even veterans, are afraid of change. Shure uses older techonology and it is a workhorse no doubt that has stood the test of time. HOWEVER, It might not be the best anymore. This mic will give any of the Shure mics a run for their money. However, each has a different voice and likes a different sound. Try out as many as you can before you buy. But please, make this one you try. You won't be dissapointed.
Graham Kuhnfrom Atlanta, GA December 11, 2007Music Background: Pro Singer WOWAbsolutely blown away! Our guitarist, who is also a sound engineer, suggested this mic for me. It is EVERYTHING he said it would be. The adjective I most hear describing this mic is "rich" and it is so true. An amazing microphone. By the way, if the sound engineer can't "deal" with this mic, then he is an idiot, IMHO. It IS cool, however to see that my gain needs to be turned down much lower than everyone else's. Major power and beautiful richness from this mic. I can sing loud OR soft on this mic, whereas I've found Crown works best for soft and SM58 works best for loud (with me). Can sing anything on this mic! I need a Sennheiser endorsement.
Dave Mizefrom Spokane Valley , Washington October 2, 2012Music Background: from total amature to pro...and all in between..for 50 years.. Audio velvetI have been using the "popular" brand of mics for many years. They were/are very reliable. But, the sound was not what I wanted to hear. My new Sennheiser e945 is in a class of it's own. Great sound, it will not feedback..(so far). The pricing was very reasonable. The mic is built lika a tank!! I highly reccomend this mic....
Spyrosfrom Thessaloniki, Greece June 23, 2011Music Background: Rock Band Singer (part time) Top notch. Natural sound, Cutting through easily.First off, I sing a lot of grungy rock stuff in a pretty loud rock band. Eg. Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Audioslave, Guns n Roses, Whitesnake . All the vocal "explosions" are getting through smoothly.Nice natural sound. Sound engineers (even though they usually deal sm58's) dont seem to have any trouble with it. Very good rejecting feedback, even with monitors in close range (small clubs etc). Having worked with other dynamic mics (included the cheaper sm classics) I highly recommend this one. It's reasonably priced, and delivers what you pay for. Would only switch for a better (and more expensive) condenser mic, if I knew it could stand up on our loud stage.
Nick Bfrom Chicago February 2, 2011Music Background: Weekend warrior! Sounds great needsGreat sounding! Natural! Proper vocal EQ'ing. Very smooth EQ curve so EQ'ing at the board is a breeze and no surprises like on other mics which have an odd-ball peak or dip.Very clear lows and no mud! Missing that last half a star due to super sensitivity of the monitor placement - seems to be larger back pattern than other supercardiod mics. And also that gain before feedback is lower than many other mics I work with so while I may be on the e945 and be at +-0 the other singers will be at -10, -15. Don't freak out on this, it just takes 1 quick lesson and WELL worth it!
Jeff Harkerfrom Columbia City, IN USA August 4, 2009Music Background: Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Electrical Systems Engineer Just a really excellent microphone for live sound!The only reason I would consider giving the e945 anything less then a 5.0 rating is that I am still slightly addicted to the proximity effect of the Shure mics, but wow, is this a great one! As an engineer/musician, to me the e945 is as good as anything I've heard among the dynamics. It's everything you'd want if your top priority is a natural, clear, smooth and accurate sound for the stage. GBF is very good, despite what a few others seem compelled to believe for whatever reason(s). Super mic.
Alex Cusenzafrom Windsor, Ontario, Canada January 10, 2012Music Background: Keyboard Player, Live Sound Engineer. Finally, great sound with no feedbackI purchased this mic after owning the e865, and having to deal with constant on stage feedback with live performers. I wanted a mic that had similar quality but more resilience to feedback. The e945 was the solution. It's very close sonically to the e865, but when playing live on stage, it's very hard to notice the difference. Highly recommended.
rockdivafrom jersey city, nj June 17, 2006Music Background: engineer, pro musician I agreeSame issue here. And whenever someone other than me is doing sound, they can't deal with this mic and end up making me use their ShureSM58 instead (ugh.)
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from u.k. February 21, 2006 disapointed.......firstly i have to say im a fan of sennheiser mics. i own both an e845 and e935 but i was dissapointed by this mic. the actual sound is very good, its clear and present with punch but also warm with a alot of bass responce. it has a nice smooth sound too, but the thing that dissapointed me was that sennheiser say this mic can get 3-6 db's more GBF than a e845 which i found in band rehearsal to be totally untrue. it created much ,more feedback when i compared it directly to my e845. i have to say i was skeptical anyway when i read that the e945 has only 20 db off axis rejection compared to the e845's 25 db. as a conclusion i would say this is a very nice sounding mic but dont expect to be getting maximum gain brfore feedback from it! |
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