Introduction
The Sennheiser E 945 is a top-notch dynamic microphone that’s perfect for stage performers and recording artists. In this review, we’ll delve into its features, pros, and cons.
Design and Build Quality
- Sturdy metal construction
- Ergonomic grip
- Resistant to wear and tear
- Reliable for heavy use
Performance
- Crystal-clear vocal reproduction
- Excellent noise isolation
- Smooth and warm sound
- Versatile for various music genres
- Minimal feedback issues
Microphone Pros
- Durable metal build
- Excellent sound quality
- Superior noise isolation
- Ideal for live performances
- Easy to handle on stage
- Minimal feedback problems
Microphone Cons
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
- A bit more expensive
- Requires an external pop filter for plosive sounds
Ease of Use of the Microphone
- Simple to set up
- Intuitive controls
- Ideal for beginners and professionals
- No complex technicalities
Durability
- Can withstand regular use
- Resistant to dings and drops
- Reliable for long-term use
- Great value for the price
Value for Money
- Reasonably priced for its quality
- Excellent long-term investment
- Minimal maintenance required
- Outperforms some pricier microphones
Conclusion
The Sennheiser E 945 is a fantastic choice for performers who want top-notch sound quality and durability. While it may be slightly heavier and more expensive than some options, its superior performance, build quality, and noise isolation make it a worthwhile investment.
T. Matz –
I’ve got an e945 that has been my favorite mic since 2010. (lead vocals, rock band). I have lots of live vocals mics, SM58s, 57s, Beta 58s, 835’s, etc, and found the e945 to be my favorite for sound for my voice. I like the feel on the lips singing into it and has been solid.I’ve never seen an e945 near as cheap as this anywhere, so I was concerned, but followed pricing for a while. The store seemed legit so I bought an extra just to have as the price was coming down. I compared in my studio side to side (old one with tape) and it seems to sound the same as my original e945. The logo design is different, as seen in the picture. I’m guessing they may have made some units quicker and with different materials due to Covid supply issues, but the mic so far seems fine and sounds either exactly the same to me or at least very close.
JimmyF –
Great Mike this is my 2nd Sennheiser. I purchased an E935 from a Guitar Center for more money. I liked it so much that I decided to upgrade to the E945 and Amazon had it on sale for much less. Although the Mike sounds good the E935 has a better quality sound than this E945. I just hope I didn’t get a Sennheiser fake copy because I expected this to be as good as or even better than the E935. I may never know.
Jawaharlal Milanes –
Home Karaoke. Too good! Just catches every single syllable clearly. Love it!!!
Westerner –
I have not heard a better sounding handheld, dynamic microphone. I have heard several that may sound just as good, some of which are much less expensive, but I can’t say I’ve heard a better sounding one.The biggest drawback I see with this microphone is it seems to have a stronger tendency to feedback than any other I’ve tried. I evaluated both feedback from the side and back and made a subjective evaluation of this and the polar pattern, and my perception tells me the e945 has a fairly broad pattern for a supercardioid, about the same as what many cardioid mics like the SM58 have. Although the e945 has significantly more gain than a SM58, it still tended to be more likely to produce feedback from the side even when the additional gain was compensated for in comparison.It could be a great microphone where feedback is not a concern, or very likely, such as for recording or when the mic and monitors are in fixed locations and all precaution has been taken to avoid feedback.Comparing it to other dynamic vocal mics, I appreciate the e945 as quite possibly the best of them. I felt it was better than the Telefunken M80, the Beyerdynamic TG-V70D, and several Audix models, as well as the SM58. However, I am a lot more doubtful the e945 has anything worth the much greater price. Comparing careful recordings using studio-quality headphones, I could just barely perceive a difference in sound qualities compared to good microphones costing 1/3rd the price. I wasn’t really able to identify anything that would convince me it is certainly worth three times as much money as an alternative. Many of the differences I did perceive could have been due to small changes in the gain, distance and proximity effect that I couldn’t perfectly compensate for.I have a lot of long-term experience with Sennheiser microphones, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them in general. You won’t go wrong with this high-end microphone unless you have high stage volumes and feedback is a major concern, in which case you would be better off with a much tighter pattern.Everything else I can think of is mostly subjective, and based on my testing, mostly in your head. I think people believe one mic sounds better than another simply because they heard it with more gain, or with the amount of their preference of proximity effect. I compared several mics without EQ or other processing, but when you add the EQ and compression that is typical in live sound environments, and consider that the PA and the room probably have anything but a flat response, the sound of a mic is going to be totally different. Ideally, you might compare them in the venue where they’re to be used, but if that’s constantly changing, then what really makes one mic better than another? Some are more dependable than others, but one certainly doesn’t need to spend over two hundred dollars to get a reliable mic.
Toby Jensen –
Replaced SM58 which are great mics. The 945 however is a bit clearer and less prone to feedback.
Flir-D-Lee –
This mic is better than the Sure SM 58.Really cuts thru the mix of a loud band.This is from a SM 58 user of 30 plus years.
Lizzy Bennet –
This mic sounds amazing. It’s warm, resonant, and even richer and fuller than my Sennheiser 935s, if such a thing is possible. By way of brief background, I got my 935s after testing them extensively against many Shures (including 58s and Beta 58As), as well as the awesome Sennheiser 835, which I’d been using for years, and I’ve been really happy with the 935s. The only reason I even thought to try the 945 was that I read some reviews saying that it was as good as the 935 if not a little better and, most saliently, that it was even less susceptible to feedback. I’m disappointed to say that my experience with respect to feedback has been the opposite. I’ve studied the diagrams of the polar patterns and the optimal monitor placement, and this thing seems to feed back all over the place. I perform in some venues where I can’t control the precise placement of monitors, and in that kind of environment, I suspect this mic would be a disaster. Even just testing it in my living room using my Fishman Loudbox Artist as a monitor, I’m getting feedback from almost every angle, including the angles that are supposed to be outside the polar pattern. In an ideal controlled environment, the sound is a cut above the 935, and I’d love to see a way to make it work. In the real world, I think I’ll probably just stick with the 935s, which I also love, and remember that the 945 and I will always have Paris.
John Lipfert –
This is louder without feedback, clearer sounding, and more comfortable on the lips than my old Beta 58.
Tatjana Di Lella –
Unglaublich gutIch liebe dieses Mikrofon.Als eingefleischter Shure Beta Mikrofon Freak ( schon über 6 Jahre mein Begleiter) kann ich sagen dass mich dieses Mikrofon von Sennheiser schon beim ersten Probesingen sowas von begeistert hat 😍Ich liebe es ❤️
Rakesh Sharma –
Mic 🎤This is very good. The sound quality is very good. Audio performance is great and a valuable product product product