On/Off. Users of the e835 say the mic has great gain-before-feedback and a smoother high end. Weight. The 58A has an On/Off switch while the e835 doesn’t. When comparing the Sennheiser e 835 to the popular SM58, it's a better microphone in most situations. I read some opinions/comments on this topic in this forum as well as other forums. Sennheiser e835 vs Shure SM58. the shure sm58 and the sennheiser e835S (the one with the on/off-switch). September 21, 2018 by Jessica. The e835 is more prone to feedback than the Beta58A. Feedback. Frequency Response. vs. the 58A at 9.92. The e835 is heavier at 11.64 oz. Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone This mic has a wider frequency responce than the sm58 (also $99.95) and a smoother eq curve so I sound more natural. The e835 is a bit more affordable than the Beta 58A at retail. Artists in live shows and recordings are professionals who need the best equipment possible for purposes of recording their work, and a shoddy microphone is the last thing they need on the set. i've compared two common dynamic microphones for live vocal-application. Re: Sennheiser e835 vs SM58 « Reply #13 on: June 18, 2011, 01:05:57 pm » It's obvious you really know and love the heil line, as you are always posting they are the greatest thing ever. The e835 has a 350 Ohm impedance vs. the 150 of the Beta 58A. Shure Sm58 vs. Sennheiser e835S Shootout hi there, so this is my first gearslutz post. Impedance. Been looking at the Sennheiser e835 as a replacement for the SM58/57 mics.