Heil Sound PR 35 Review
Dynamic Microphone
- Rubberized Coating
- Internal Sorbothane Shock Mount
- Large Dynamic Element
- Low Mass Voice Coil
- Mic Clip and Carrying Case Included
- 3-Position Rolloff Switch
- Linear Cardioid Pickup Pattern
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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EXCELLENT! BUY IT!
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by John on Guitar Center
I purchased this microphone and liked it so much. A week later I purchased the PR35 wireless head to replaced my Shure 87A head on my wireless. I sold my Neumann KMS 105; which is a very good high qualify condenser microphone. This is what I now sing with. I'm a high tenor, I sing 3 full octaves. The PR 35 is the first microphone that allows me to clearly hear by whole voice when singing. Whether you're a singer or a screamer, if you enjoy singing this is the mic for you. I had a couple of questions, so I emailed Bob Heil at Heil Sound and he answered my questions personally. See if you can do that with the other Microphone manufacturers. BUY IT! The product and the company are first class you'll be glad you did. ... More
Game-changer mic
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Frank M. on Reverb
The Heil PR 35 was a game changer for me, but I suspect there will be few middle of the road reviews for this mic. You will totally love it, or vehemently despise it. I have liked Shure Beta 58s and AKG D5s for my vocals, and have been using them for a while. A friend recommended the PR35, so I decided to give it a try. The mic has a 1.5 inch capsule, which is half-again the size of most of the mainstream, hand-held dynamics that I am familiar with. This gives this mic the sensitivity and presence that people typically associate with phantom powered condenser microphones. I had my signal chain set up and gain staged for an AKG D5, which is a pretty hot mic in its own right. When I plugged in the PR 35 and un-muted its mixer channel, I immediately had to yank down the fader. I just had not experienced a dynamic mic with that much signal. As with anything that pushes the envelope, there are pros, cons, and trade-offs. I will break tradition and start with the cons. Handling noise is an issue if you will be moving around a lot with this mic. The mic has a low frequency roll off switch that tames it some, but I feel like I sacrifice too much of the low end dynamics that this mic is entirely capable of faithfully reproducing. I EQ this mic to my taste, elsewhere in the chain. The business end of this mic, due to the larger capsule, is larger than other mics. The other end remains the same, though. With the length of the mic being comparable to "orthodox" mics, the more aggressive taper of the mic body gives it a sneaky tendency to slide out of most mic clips. I keep this mic in a stand, whenever applicable, and ensure that it is secure in the clip. It has a pretty wide cardioid pattern, so keeping the mic in a slightly tail-down aspect is usually not a problem. Gravity is your friend. Again, with an oversized capsule, `plosives are yet another concern. This mic is prone to pops and wind. The foam grill cover provided works great for this, and I certainly use it. Moving on to trade offs. With the issues mentioned above, this is NOT a forgiving mic. With a frequency response that starts around 50 hertz, this mic is capable of too much low end. You can`t eat this mic and expect to sound good. Don't even think about cupping it. The proximity effect on this mic is pronounced, in my opinion. So, taking all of these caveats into account, mic technique becomes paramount. Definately not a beginner mic. It has forced me to improve my mic skills. For me, the sweet spot is a few inches back. Ready for the pros? Having said all the above, I have never sang into a finer microphone. It picks up your true voice, and a lot of it, with little or no coloration. Presence, nuance, and articulation are simply amazing. I believe the frequency response goes up to 18k. Like most vocal mics, it has a slight presence peak that I find rather flattering on many voices. So smooth and clear, with wonderful sheen and zero harshness. There is no problem cutting through the mix. It is simply a superb lead vocal mic. I gladly put up with the foibles of this mic because it is an absolute joy to sing through. Put me firmly in the "love it" category. ... More
very nice
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by jim morrissey ... on Guitar Center
i have been singing in bands for over 30 years.was tierd of the sm 58 industy standard as it was refred to ...then last year someone had a akg790 ..so i tried that..yea lower priced mike but...with the gain turned up there was a chrispness and highend attck that seemed to help me find my voice i knew this was the path i should have followed ..then...it tooka dump on me...started cutting out.etc...i knew it was time to invest in something that would allow me to articulate my sound...bring my voice out...when after singing for 6 years as the voice for the offical Dream Theater Tribute band of the usa..i had developed a sense of the soft articulation labrie uses..i read reveiws...studied them..in fact...i saw the Heil p35...based on what was said here..keep me coming back..i dropped the cash on this one ..and its beena joy to use every chance i get now..the low end cut off switch is an intresting addition..the band i am in had been smiling as well i have clarity ....texturing..so when i soften the end characteristics of a lyrical line..intoa soft vibrato..it all is present not lost in the mix..the mike cuts thru...and ita true joy...look if your after...a sound..and singing is your thing...give this one a try..i would give it 6 stars... ... More
Stevie Wonder uses it. What else is there be said??
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Kova on Guitar Center
As a full time professional singer sound is everything to me. I've tried just about every mic out there. Shure, Sennheiser, EV, Telefunken, Audix, Neumann and on and on... I won't be so egotistical to say everything else sucks because sound is subjective. What sounds average or mediocre to me sounds amazing to someone else. The Heil stands apart for two big reasons. It physically has a much larger diaphragm than just about any other hand held mic out there so from the simple laws of physics, it's louder and fuller. The other reason is that it's very flat and gives a true representation of your voice rather than a "version" of your voice. I'll be completely honest and say that I wish the PR35 sounded more like a "dynamic" mic with some "sizzle" on it, but it's nothing a little bit of EQing can't fix. It's a very flat mic which either you'll love or hate. Personally, I've come to really appreciate how "true" this mic sounds after using for 2 years and occasionally trying something else every couple of months only to say "God that sounds terrible" and wanting to plug my Heil back in right away. I'm trying to give a really objective review because sound is subjective but the bottom line is that the Heil makes everything else sound like a toy. If this mic is good enough for Stevie Wonder and Carrie Underwood, then it's definitely good enough for me. Those two people can use ANY mic on the planet and they choose the PR35. I think it's one of the industries best kept secrets and I'm surprised GC doesn't keep a few in stock at every location. It's a online order only. They gotta fix that! ... More
Excellent Sound. Sensitive.
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Mikncole on Guitar Center
Sounds FANTASTIC. Needs phantom power. Have been looking for mic for stage use. This is good enough to do both stage and studio. I own and did a sound shootout for stage use with Neumann KLM 105, Shure SM58, SM58 Beta, SM57, SM7B (not handheld), Alto DVM5, Sennheiser, and a host of others of all price ranges. I LOVE how the Heil sounds far and away. It needs a windscreen (thankfully included in the packaging) to prevent popping p's and has fairly high handling noise compared to the tried and true SM57. Definitely needs a pop scene in studio and sounds surprisingly clear, sensitive and powerful in studio compared to mics that cost five times as much. The Neumann KLM 105 has almost ZERO handling noise when moving around on stage or taking in and out of mic stand. Handling noise is the only flaw in this mic, otherwise it beats the sound quality of the Neumann exponentially. When coupled with a cloudlifter this thing is untouchable as to the sound quality of anything else I've heard. I play in a loud 5 piece band with two guitars, bass, drums, keyboards and my mid-range voice can get buried - even when I am doing solo stuff with just my acoustic guitar. Noticed the difference with this instantly. Hopefully the new version that is coming out this summer will be better insulated and reduce the handling noise, but that flaw is well worth the sound quality. Definitely recommend if you find yourself competing with mid-range muddiness. ... More
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Great step up from standard dynamic mics
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Sean J. on Reverb
I had been looking into getting a vocal mic that would be a step up from the industry standard dynamics. After listening to a bunch of sound samples, reading reviews etc I got a Beyerdynamic V70d. I had problems with plosives and felt like I almost had to sing over the top of the mic to avoid popping sounds. So, back to reading reviews, listening to sound samples etc. This time I decided on the PR35. Love this mic. Nice full warm sound that cuts through onstage without sounding harsh. Responds well to proximity and no problem with popping on p-sounds even when you get in close. This mic takes pretty much everything you throw at it and sounds excellent. Highly recommended as a nice improvement over your standard dynamics. It's expensive relative to your $100 range mics, but still much cheaper that dynamics from Telefunken, Neumann, higher level Beyerdynamics Shures Sennheisers, etc. In my opinion it is a great value for the quality of sound. Plus like most musicians I play live a lot more often than I record so I use this mic all the time. To me it is a good investment to spend a little more on a piece of gear that you use quite often. It surprises me sometimes that musicians will spend thousands on their guitar rig but then sing into whatever mic the venue has available. So, if you're looking for a step up in sound quality from your standard $100 level mics I would definitely check out the PR35. ... More
The Best.
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Mark on Guitar Center
Being in the market for a new mic, I researched and tried alot of name brand microphones which are in this price range. In my opinion, the Heil PR35 far surpasses all that I have tried and I am very satisfied with this purchase.I feel that this mic is the best for live performances and works very well in the studio also. If anyone is to try this mic, I'm certain that they will be pleasantly surprised and find it well worth the price.
Highly recommended
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Mitch on Guitar Center
I love this mic and totally agree with previous review. I too had questions answered personally by Bob Heil. Best in its class, and great price.
Mixed Review
Heil Sound PR 35S Large-Diaphram Dynamic Handheld Microphone W/ On/Off Switch
Reviewed by Scooter on Guitar Center
Know what this mic is and is not, before buying. The signal is nice and hot, which makes it useful in settings where you need that extra punch. The sound quality is good...but it ain't flat! I bought it based on reviews that described the response as "flat," and the manufacturer's assertions that handling noise problems had been addressed. The sound (of my PR-35, at least) hypes the lows, and especially the highs - effectively, a "smile" graphic EQ. It is not the flat response I was seeking. Further, I recommend it only for use in a well-isolated mic clip. It is the noisiest-handling mic I have ever owned, bar none. My email to Heil asking whether these characteristics were normal, went unanswered. Be aware also that the switched version makes room for the switch by eliminating the low-end roll-off, which they don't tell you. ... More
The PR 35 Heil microphone is a winner.
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Joel on Guitar Center
Love the mic. Works well with my voice and my guitar. I plugged it into my Zoom H5 and recorded a vocal track without any added processing during recording. Very clean and warm. Love the rejection of background noise. I have the same experience recording my '76 Fender Strat through a Line 6 POD xt Live and out to the mic at my Fender Performer. Rich sound without coloration.
Fantastic
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by William on Guitar Center
Awesome Mic! Just the best as far as balls and clarity its unmatched and I've owned a lot of mics...
Best stage or studio dynamic mic!
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Hiltrud A. on Reverb
I own them all those rascal dynamics! US made Shure SM7, Vintage ElectroVoice RE20, Sennheiser MD421 II, etc... The HEIL PR35 is brighter but not in a harsh way, requires less gain and sounds amazing on vocals! Fantastic feedback rejection. Male, female, loud, quiet, does not matter. Great value for the price. I find the 35 better than the 30 or 40. Buy it !
PR 35
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Prabhu on Guitar Center
People call the SM58 the industry standard.. Please use the PR 35 and you will never use the SM58 after that..
Jury still oit
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Bob on Guitar Center
Sound superior to most competitors. However, disappointed with high handling noise. For the price, this should not be a factor. Also advertised as three rolloff settings when in fact there are only two
Heil PR-35 is my favorite mic, all the way from quiet vocals to hard rock
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Pete R. on Reverb
For years my main mic was either an Audio Technica AE-6100 or Sennheiser 845, and I still have several of both, but the Heil PR-35 has taken their place as my main mic and it's such an important work tool that I bought a 2nd one for backup. Lots of mics do well at high volume or delicate work but the PR-35 does both to perfection.
Great Mic
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Jason W. on Reverb
Took some time to get used to the frequency response and surprisingly high output of this mic. But once you get it, it's great.
Rubberized coating turns to sticky goo!
Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Rick on Guitar Center
Highly recommended and nice sounding mic, but rubberized coating turns to sticky goo! Unbelievable and extremely disappointing!
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Sergei U. on Reverb
Great mic for live sound.Good feedback rejection in monitors on live stage.
Clear top end with a ton of bottom!
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Marc W. on Reverb
Yes sir, I like it!
Heil PR35 Handheld Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by John M. on Reverb
Great mic, fair price.
