Sennheiser e865 S - Microphone - Black - Stage/Performance

Sennheiser e865 S - Microphone - Black is a professional stage and performance microphone designed in Germany for vocalists and live sound applications.

Designed as a stage/performance microphone, the Sennheiser e865 S offers a frequency response of 40–20000 Hz that captures a wide vocal range with clarity and presence. Its pre-polarized condenser voice coil and supercardioid polar pattern deliver focused pickup and excellent feedback rejection for loud stage environments.

Built for reliable wired connectivity, the microphone uses an XLR-3 interface and requires phantom power between 12–48 V, making it compatible with most professional mixers and stage boxes. With a sensitivity of 3 mV/Pa and an input impedance of 200 Ω (minimum terminating impedance 1000 Ω), it provides strong, consistent signal performance.

Robust construction and thoughtful ergonomics make the e865 S easy to handle; it measures 260 mm in depth, 120 mm in width and 80 mm in height with a diameter of 4.7 cm and weighs 311 g. The microphone’s high sound pressure level tolerance of up to 150 dB ensures distortion-free capture even at very loud sources.

The package includes a clamp and a carrying case, plus a user guide to help with setup and operation. Operating temperature ranges between 0–40 °C, and the product ships with complete accessory support for stage use.

Typical use cases include lead and backing vocals in live concerts, musical theatre performances, and high-output vocalists in clubs or houses of worship. Sound engineers will appreciate its feedback resistance and natural vocal reproduction in challenging acoustic environments.

Key selling points are its supercardioid directivity for stage rejection, pre-polarized condenser design for detailed reproduction, durable German engineering, and included accessories that make it ready for live performance out of the case.

• Frequency response: 40–20000 Hz
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid
• Connectivity: Wired XLR-3, phantom 12–48 V
• SPL handling: 150 dB
• Includes clamp and carrying case