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  • ericthegreatericthegreat

    great for live drum recording

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 11/28/11 at 00:00
    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic microphone designed for use both in the studio and on the stage, although I’ve only used it in the studio. While it has a similar look to an SM57, the sound quality is definitely different and for this reason has a different set of applications. The Sennheiser E 945 also has an awesome look to it, with a silver metallic finish on it.


    OVERALL OPINION

    I’ve been using the Sennheiser E 945 for about two years and it has become my go to microphone for recording the bottom of a snare drum. I usually record the top of a snare drum with a Shure SM57, and blend the two signals together to get a sound I am satisfied with.

    For some reason, the Sennheise…
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    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic microphone designed for use both in the studio and on the stage, although I’ve only used it in the studio. While it has a similar look to an SM57, the sound quality is definitely different and for this reason has a different set of applications. The Sennheiser E 945 also has an awesome look to it, with a silver metallic finish on it.


    OVERALL OPINION

    I’ve been using the Sennheiser E 945 for about two years and it has become my go to microphone for recording the bottom of a snare drum. I usually record the top of a snare drum with a Shure SM57, and blend the two signals together to get a sound I am satisfied with.

    For some reason, the Sennheiser E 945 excels beyond expectation when it comes to recording the bottom of a snare drum. It has a certain high end presence that is perfect for picking up the rattling of the snares and is without a doubt the best at what it does in terms of picking up this signal. Since it sounds so great on the bottom of a snare, I honestly have never used this microphone for anything else. I’m sure it would sound good in a few other situations, but I have never had the chance to try it out on anything else. Sennheiser E 945 isn’t too well known, but for those who do know it they know how great it sounds for snare bottom.


    If you can find one of these used, which is pretty hard because they are pretty rare, the price varies and I would really only recommend it to the user who is either a professional or is recording drums all the time in their home studio. While it is truly a great microphone for recording snare bottom, I can’t speak to how good it sounds on anything else and would therefore recommend those interested to try it out themselves to see if it fits their personal use. All in all, the Sennheiser E 945 is a great microphone that not too many people known about.
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  • yoTrakkzyoTrakkz

    quality mic

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 10/20/11 at 21:44

    I have used this Sennheiser E 945 in all kinds of recording situations. I use it mainly for recording electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and vocals, but I have also used it to record full musical ensembles (including drums) and it reproduces the sound with amazing clarity. There is no background noise. This is the BEST usb microphone on the market. It is a condenser mic so it will pick up sounds accurately without coloring them. Another feature about condenser mics is that they are very sensitive; they don't "normalize" sounds like dynamic mics do. So recording with one is more difficult because you will have to keep constant volumes. You'll have to set the input volume on your co…
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    I have used this Sennheiser E 945 in all kinds of recording situations. I use it mainly for recording electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and vocals, but I have also used it to record full musical ensembles (including drums) and it reproduces the sound with amazing clarity. There is no background noise. This is the BEST usb microphone on the market. It is a condenser mic so it will pick up sounds accurately without coloring them. Another feature about condenser mics is that they are very sensitive; they don't "normalize" sounds like dynamic mics do. So recording with one is more difficult because you will have to keep constant volumes. You'll have to set the input volume on your computer very low if recording something loud, or else it will peak and sound broken and distorted; this is normal with all condenser mics. If you try to use a dynamic mic to record, it will have a "live" kind of sound to it (listen to Blink-182's self-titled album). Some people like that, but for a professional sounding recording condenser is the only way to go, and even though this one is most expensive one I tried (at $150) it was by far the best.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It has a metal casing, but as with all condenser mics, the insides will break before the outside if you don't take proper care of it. I treat mine with more care than any of my stuff; keep it in a safe place, away from moisture and risk of getting knocked over or hit. Use a pop filter when recording vocals to keep moisture away from it.

    You could spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on a "pro setup"; get a mixing board, preamps, dedicated instrument mics, etc or if you just want to record one track at a time and have it sound great, get this for a fraction of the price
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  • perfeckstyleperfeckstyle

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 10/28/04 at 08:16
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    Super very directional microphone with a super excelente bp for the scene and even the enrengistrement.
    I use a motu 828mk / 2 c of thunder!
    buy a 160 Pigalle.
    Recommended for all people of the DSIR quality!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for six months and there is a dir it is very accurate and very reliable.
    super cardio which does not rcuperer Mr. Larsen!
    Report quality unbeatable price!
    I already have two and if I had another micro aqurir I return to the same voice!
  • roman66roman66

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 06/03/06 at 05:21
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    Made only Germany, chiefly super cardode for voice, I am not a connoisseur trs his technique, but like everyone else, the question is that is sounds good right?
    I had a old sm58 trs and the diffrence is well known for my voice, Shure, and I think Ben was wrong.
    I also bought an anti-pop I'll try when recording.
    I saw in forums that removed the grill for taking guitar amp, I will try and stay again.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Only three days since, I never tire of singing more! I manage to get my voice modulations, however, is a microphone with which he is not recommending the mouth to sing on the grid, just a cm is nickel, when you push a mouth, and although it s'loigne and equally to…
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    Made only Germany, chiefly super cardode for voice, I am not a connoisseur trs his technique, but like everyone else, the question is that is sounds good right?
    I had a old sm58 trs and the diffrence is well known for my voice, Shure, and I think Ben was wrong.
    I also bought an anti-pop I'll try when recording.
    I saw in forums that removed the grill for taking guitar amp, I will try and stay again.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Only three days since, I never tire of singing more! I manage to get my voice modulations, however, is a microphone with which he is not recommending the mouth to sing on the grid, just a cm is nickel, when you push a mouth, and although it s'loigne and equally top.
    I tried before an akg in a theater, I can not remember the MODEL, trs good as the 58 sm I do not like personally, and an unknown brand that is also 50 clean, relatively well-sr guard, say it works for choirs.
    I also love the indoor suspension that can handle almost noiselessly.
    Report impeccable quality prices. I also love the look with finesse.
    Not too much feedback either, and many EHJV, no need to push the pots like crazy.
    Voil but if someone more knowledgeable, let him do know!
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  • sachaasachaa

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 02/10/07 at 05:24
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    Nothing to add from other opinions in this paragraph

    OVERALL OPINION

    With this microphone the sound comes out easily, without having to shout into it (like some), a bump in the high frequencies adds presence and brings out the voice of the mix (qd interesting arrangements are in charge - ca allows the voice of no not disappear).

    on the other hand, you must love the color and especially make sure that it fits well with the singer's voice!
    I did not find this micro neutral or transparent as I have said several vendors.
    With my voice, the sound seemed a bit unnatural, cooler than an example of BETA58A
    shure.
    So in the end, it's a good mic of its kind, but not to buy the e…
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    Nothing to add from other opinions in this paragraph

    OVERALL OPINION

    With this microphone the sound comes out easily, without having to shout into it (like some), a bump in the high frequencies adds presence and brings out the voice of the mix (qd interesting arrangements are in charge - ca allows the voice of no not disappear).

    on the other hand, you must love the color and especially make sure that it fits well with the singer's voice!
    I did not find this micro neutral or transparent as I have said several vendors.
    With my voice, the sound seemed a bit unnatural, cooler than an example of BETA58A
    shure.
    So in the end, it's a good mic of its kind, but not to buy the ears closed, try before.
    Me it did not fit well with my patch, the result was screaming, I sold after two months (against the guy who bought me was very happy).
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  • eric511eric511

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 04/27/07 at 08:45
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    Using song: excellent micro, very powerful, very clear, no feedback!! Robust, nothing to say price / quality: perfect

    OVERALL OPINION

    1 year of use (before, I have tried BETA58) I prefer the sennheiser, buying 175 euros
  • alcoolsalcools

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 05/31/07 at 05:55
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    Super Cardio

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 5 months and I am "happy". Let me explain:

    I had a E845 before which I was very happy, but I wanted to make a little fun. At first I was disappointed, the sound of my voice was less chrystallin, my faults further forward than the 845. In fact, the 845 is less neutral than the 945 and erased my fault (it was like when the bass and treble Boost for mixing, it is immediately more flattering, but you lose a bit of character ). I think the 945 is more faithful to the original sound, so it forces me to sing better!

    After adaptation, I must admit that this micro brings more presence than the 845, but it is mostly more Péchu (higher output …
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    Super Cardio

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 5 months and I am "happy". Let me explain:

    I had a E845 before which I was very happy, but I wanted to make a little fun. At first I was disappointed, the sound of my voice was less chrystallin, my faults further forward than the 845. In fact, the 845 is less neutral than the 945 and erased my fault (it was like when the bass and treble Boost for mixing, it is immediately more flattering, but you lose a bit of character ). I think the 945 is more faithful to the original sound, so it forces me to sing better!

    After adaptation, I must admit that this micro brings more presence than the 845, but it is mostly more Péchu (higher output level, low and medium current and accurate, and a good mix of treble). I believe however that it hangs a little more feedback on my 845, but I recently went back in-ear so no problem on that.

    In conclusion, I say to be careful. If you sing without ever having heard the 845 is more appropriate in my opinion as more "fun" with you.

    Beware also if you like the sound of the 845 because it is not at all the same and better! Something else. Anyway, if you have a voice too Nazal home, it will perhaps not the right choice.
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  • NegensNegens

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 02/05/08 at 07:26
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    This is a super cardioid dynamic microphone directivity of German design, the application is primarily intended voice.

    Rponse in frquence 40-18000 Hz
    Sensitivity 2.0 mV / Pa 3 Db

    Rjection rear (1kHz and 120)> 20db

    Weight 365 g
    46.6 mm Diameter
    Length 186 mm

    The design is solid is the micro looks robust, the grip is quite comfortable.
    The grid is a dark blue that has its charm.

    Being dynamic, sennheiser not jug useful to have a on / off button, which I regret all the same because it can be good sometimes cut off from his when scne is on. Particularly during installation / Uninstallation of stuff. (Yes, there's the nags that do not pay attention, then it is better that …
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    This is a super cardioid dynamic microphone directivity of German design, the application is primarily intended voice.

    Rponse in frquence 40-18000 Hz
    Sensitivity 2.0 mV / Pa 3 Db

    Rjection rear (1kHz and 120)> 20db

    Weight 365 g
    46.6 mm Diameter
    Length 186 mm

    The design is solid is the micro looks robust, the grip is quite comfortable.
    The grid is a dark blue that has its charm.

    Being dynamic, sennheiser not jug useful to have a on / off button, which I regret all the same because it can be good sometimes cut off from his when scne is on. Particularly during installation / Uninstallation of stuff. (Yes, there's the nags that do not pay attention, then it is better that prvenir Larsen).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months
    This song has a micro Submitted particularity of a bump in the high level of its rponse curve, which can bring the presence, clarity of voice.
    All voices will not fit this particular feature. But is your exact effective trs
    Perconnellement, it suits me perfectly.

    Voice (at least mine) seems hot Submitted in the micro and dynamism.
    By making the grave a little qualisation, we get a good foundation for voice, these would not appear at all deaf.
    The grave also seem better than Defines an SM58.

    I feel good all changes in my singing through this microphone. (As part of a dynamic course).

    In terms of the feedback rjection I d face once a dconvenue. Because of its sensitivity probably more important than SM58, ds in the rgisseur opened even if that only the portion of the console (a Yamaha 01V), the silent norm and feedback t was impossible to use. We fall back on an ad SM58 (which I like a little less ). May be this is he one of its super-cardioid directivity (which is against the SM58 cardioid)? I expect to have the opportunity to other rooms, other places, in order to be more catgories on this and whether it is a problem for the Feedback rjection or level of Output from the microphone.

    The effect of proximity of the microphone is quite surprising to beginners and requires a little getting used to because it is far from being linear. But once again taken, this does parat drang over and all natural.

    Another particularity is sensitive enough to dsaxage therefore Avoid as possible to have too much on the move.
    If you dsaxez, senior mediums emerge more and you will have little effect nasal enjoyable, something like "a cold voice." It is even possible that your exact is violent.

    Enjoyable surprise on a recording of electro-acoustic guitar strings steel. I placed the sennheiser junction sleeve / case. Render silent Fidler, balanced trs. However, it works hard enough condition to play (power chords) because the output level will not be enough for arpges softer, o an electro-static will be better suited.

    He excels in return to electric guitar amp. I place it between the center of HP and the HP board and I have a good balance frquentiel trs. Fidler is trs sound of the amp, the bass does not drool, the mids are warm and prcis, treble are not made of fawn aggressive. The attacks are clearly apparent. I believe that this use is that I prfre more than singing.
    I who complain about not finding my happiness between SM 57 and the Sennheiser E609, I am satisfied.

    The E945 seems to me much warmer and has more serious Defines the SM58 that I have used on or in studio scne rpt. The SM58 microphone as a good but not suitable for my voice.

    I needed a microphone with which I would feel good and what brought me sennheiser ds
    the "first cries" this comfort. You know, that little thrill when playing a unique instrument that makes you want to push a "wooow", and not to arrter.

    Regarding the report qualitprix, I would say it is worth its price, which certainly is not given but is fully justified. You for your money with this microphone.

    With exprience, I would do without hsiter choice.
    It is well suited to singing on scne, provided that the acoustics of the room is at least correct, otherwise it becomes ingrable trs feedback and went on quickly.
    And I recommend TRS sincrement to use a guitar amp.
    However, I feel obliged to me rquiper an SM58 in case o. Whatever is said, can always be counted anyway, the robustness and reliability of SM57 and SM58 in sound recording. (When things are not right, fortunately they are the
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  • Anonymous

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 07/19/11 at 02:28
    The Sennheiser E 945 is a microphone that sits at the top of this range of microphones. In a nutshell, this microphone probably is the best of them. Read on to find out why, everyone!

    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic handheld microphone designed for use with live vocals. The wonderful thing about the E 945 is that it has a supercardioid pattern, which, to be fair, is not so terribly rare these days, but it is worth mentioning because I personally prefer using supercardioid microphones to cardioid microphones for their rejection characteristics. Also note that this means that the microphone is no good for group vocals at all, because of how narrow their pattern is. You may be thinking, "…
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    The Sennheiser E 945 is a microphone that sits at the top of this range of microphones. In a nutshell, this microphone probably is the best of them. Read on to find out why, everyone!

    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic handheld microphone designed for use with live vocals. The wonderful thing about the E 945 is that it has a supercardioid pattern, which, to be fair, is not so terribly rare these days, but it is worth mentioning because I personally prefer using supercardioid microphones to cardioid microphones for their rejection characteristics. Also note that this means that the microphone is no good for group vocals at all, because of how narrow their pattern is. You may be thinking, "These types of microphones are not designed for that anyway!" and you may be correct, but it does not stop them from being used in these ways anyway. The SM57, for example, can work on group vocals quite well when needed.

    The Sennheiser has a nice frequency response of 40-18,000 Hz, which is typical in this line of microphones, and superior in this range compared to the other brands' competitors for the most part.

    The microphone is also advertised to give more gain before feedback, and when testing this, I can confirm this is actually quite true, so if this is an issue, this microphone is one to consider!

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Sennheiser E 945 is a wonderful microphone for the price. Sure, it may be more expensive than the industry standards, but there is a tangible reason for it. The industry standards are workhorses, but vocal microphones are specialist microphones, and thus, I have only tested it on vocals. I am not sure whether these will fill a workhorse role as well as the venerable Shure models, but it cannot hurt to give it a shot if you really need a vocal microphone anyway!
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  • moosersmoosers

    Sennheiser e 945Published on 04/20/09 at 16:31
    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic hand held microphone that is best suited for use during live shows. It has a hyper cardioid polar pattern pick up and the shape makes it perfect for vocals. While it would certainly be usable in the recording studio, I would say that it doesn't excel in this situation and should probably only be considered a mic for use on the stage. The Sennheiser E 945 is a sturdy microphone that has the ability to last a while if used and treated right.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using the Sennheiser E 945 dynamic microphone for about two years and I've found that it is great at what it is suited for, which is on vocals for live shows. This is what it is made to …
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    The Sennheiser E 945 is a dynamic hand held microphone that is best suited for use during live shows. It has a hyper cardioid polar pattern pick up and the shape makes it perfect for vocals. While it would certainly be usable in the recording studio, I would say that it doesn't excel in this situation and should probably only be considered a mic for use on the stage. The Sennheiser E 945 is a sturdy microphone that has the ability to last a while if used and treated right.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using the Sennheiser E 945 dynamic microphone for about two years and I've found that it is great at what it is suited for, which is on vocals for live shows. This is what it is made to do and it works great for this. Sennheiser has a great reputation for making top notch microphones and I've found that this microphone is a nice choice for the professional singer who wants a nice vocal microphone to use for live shows. The sound comes in cleanly and is always pretty full sounding. While I like to use the Sennheiser E 945 for vocals, it can be used for pretty much whatever instrument you would like to use it with when it comes to using this for live shows. The price of this mic is about double for the Shure SM 58, so I would probably first recommend the 58 because of this price difference. However, if you are looking to spend a bit more money on something that sounds slightly better, the Sennheiser E 945 wouldn't be a bad choice. Sennheiser makes some great microphones and I have definitely come to trust them and the products they make. Overall, the Sennheiser E 945 is a great microphone for live shows for amateurs and professionals alike.
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