All user reviews for the Sennheiser e 815 S

Electrodynamic cardioid microphone for singing.

This mic is the entry level of the series "e8x5" Sennheiser.

OVERALL OPINION

It is solidly built, like all Sennheiser e8x5.

In my opinion it does not sound so bad for an entry-level micro (contrary to what you may read on the internet).

on the other hand, it has a fatal flaw: the lack of sensitivity. The output level is too low, it does not capture the nuances of voice and you have to push the gain on the preamp with all the disadvantages that result.

I bought it because I only had a limited budget, but it was a mistake. If it again, I would not hesitate to take a new Sennheiser e8x5, but a model located a little further up the range, even make a small financial outlay.

The sennheiser e815S is a dynamic vocal microphone that is very affordable only costing 130 dollars for the 3 pack of them which is what I bought. At first I thought I was getting a great deal on a great microphone but after using them I noticed they were not very good with handling stage noise. I ended up returning them about a week after I purchased them because if they cannot handle stage noise then I will have no use for them.

OVERALL OPINION

If you are in a completely silent room using them the sound was not too bad, but in a real club or night scene using these sounded awful! It was a good thing that we also do a quick run through before we do the real show; we had a chance to use them with just some general bar sounds going on in the back ground it picked almost everything up. We knew that we could not use them when it came time to go live so we sent them back and got a refund.
These would be great practice mics because they are small and have decent quality but if you want to use them for performance I just don’t think it is possible to use them because of everything they pick up. It will make you sound horrible using these on a stage with noise going on all around them. I do not recommend getting these for live use, I do however think it is a great practice microphone and if you are getting 3 of them for that price it is almost a steal. Just do not use them for a real live show or it could end your career quickly. On the upside they do have an on and off switch on them and they are rugged and built to last.

Cardioid polar pattern
With switch
Frequency response: 80 - 12,000 Hz
Sensitivity (free field, no load) 1.5 mV/Pa (1 kHz)
Nominal impedance: 350 ohms
Minimum terminating impedance 1 kOhm
Weight: 11.64 oz (330 g)
Dimensions: 7.09" (180mm) x 1.89" (48mm)

OVERALL OPINION

All-purpose mic. I use it for live vocals (I don't have a home studio). It can be used for anything and I have already used it as overhead for drums without any issues.

I've used it for 1.5 years for vocals. I play keyboards in a rock band and I sing backing vocals besides singing a coupe of songs myself.
I'm no pro and haven't tested other mics so I only give it 8 points, even if I am very satisfied with it. It looks very solid and, for the price, I would buy it again.

Idem, like the others....

It seriously lacks gain for vocals. The voice never comes through actually. It's simply an ultra-solid backup mic.

OVERALL OPINION

I only bought one, a long, long time ago. I personally use it as backup mic to record very high-output sources quickly and without hassles.... In short, bass, kick drum or guitars when the other mics are already taken... It sounds like shit, but it gains me some time when recording my personal demos. I have never cleaned it, it has fallen lots of times, I've used it more than 1000 times, and nothing...This mic is unbreakable, which makes it cool!

I also had a small akg as backup mic, but it didn't last more than a year.

It clearly sounds like shit, but at this price point, you can't expect much, can you?

And when you have some audio gear, someday someone will ask to borrow a mic for a karaoke evening with the family, your cousin's wedding or your town's bingo. In such cases you can always lend this one and keep your real mics safe. You can be almost sure that it will come back in good condition, especially as its weight and look inspire confidence and many people think it's a good mic.

So, in short, it's not recommended for a singer, but it will spare you many discussions with other people when they drop it.
It is also not recommended to record instruments, although I've used it frequently in that capacity. It's dreadful. But in the end, it's up to you.

To wrap it up, I'll say that this mic is indispensable for anyone who has friends. It's a great mic to lend, everybody is happy with it. I'm convinced that putting your money in it is protecting your better mics.

A good deal? Secondhand, this mic costs $20 or so.
EDIT: It has finally died...It was bound to happen.