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Description
The Electro-Voice 635A, affectionately known as "The Buchanan Hammer," is the robust workhorse your professional audio setup has been missing. Ideal for electronic news gathering, film production, and demanding PA applications, this omnidirectional dynamic microphone captures every sonic nuance with precision. Its rugged construction is built to withstand the rigors of any environment, making it a reliable companion whether you're on set or in the studio.
Designed for versatility, the 635A features a high-output level and a diaphragm engineered for smooth response across a broad frequency range. This ensures that your recordings are always clear, whether you're dealing with the corrosive effects of salt air or the extremes of humidity and temperature. The microphone's four-stage pop and dust filter guarantees pop-free performance, effectively eliminating the need for an external windscreen during outdoor use. An internal shock absorber further minimizes noise from cable movement and other external contacts, ensuring pristine audio capture in any situation.
With its balance of durability and high-quality sound, the Electro-Voice 635A is not just a microphone; it's a steadfast partner for those who demand excellence in their audio endeavors.
Key Features:
- Omnidirectional polar pattern for comprehensive audio capture
- Dynamic element for robust sound quality
- Rugged durability ideal for ENG and studio applications
- Internal shock absorber to minimize handling noise
- Pop-free operation with a four-stage pop and dust filter
- Smooth frequency response, resistant to environmental extremes
Product specs
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-13kHz |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 1.4mV/Pa |
| Connector | XLR |
| Dimensions | 5.94" x 1.41" |
| Weight | 0.37 lbs. |
| Included Accessories | Stand Adapter |
FAQs
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What is the primary use of the Electro-Voice 635A microphone?
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The Electro-Voice 635A is designed for broadcast, interviews, and field recording due to its robust construction and omnidirectional pattern, which captures sound uniformly from all directions.
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How durable is the Electro-Voice 635A microphone?
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The Electro-Voice 635A is known for its durability, featuring a steel housing that provides magnetic shielding and strength, making it resistant to humidity, salt air, and mechanical shocks.
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Does the Electro-Voice 635A require phantom power to operate?
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No, the Electro-Voice 635A is a dynamic microphone and is self-generating, meaning it does not require phantom power to operate.
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What kind of connector does the Electro-Voice 635A use?
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The Electro-Voice 635A uses a standard XLR connector, making it compatible with most professional audio equipment.
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What is the frequency response range of the Electro-Voice 635A?
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The Electro-Voice 635A has a frequency response range of 80Hz to 13kHz, suitable for capturing a wide range of vocal and instrumental sounds.
Videos
Podcastage
Electro-Voice 635A Handheld Interview Mic Review / Test
Electro-Voice 635A Handheld Interview Mic Review / Test
Podcastage
Electro Voice Vintage Dynamic Microphone Shootout (666, 664, RE-15, 635A)
Cole Picks Vintage
Short test of Electro-Voice 635A mic with Tascam DR 10X recorder
dv2broadcast
Electro Voice 635A Guitar Test
SonicProvocateur
MICROPHONE SHOOTOUT! - Fifine K6 vs Shure SM57 vs Electro-Voice 635A (Voice and Guitar)
The Guitologist
Electrovoice 635a vs Shure SM57 - BUDGET DYNAMIC MIC SHOOTOUT (Electric Guitar)
Nick Rousseau
Mic shootout: EV 635a vs Beyer M201
Peter Keane
Electrovoice 635A microphone
Steven Schultz
ElectroVoice EV 635A Omni Dynamic Mic
GoldenBug
Reviews
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 12 Ratings
40994
you see these being held by singers in old 70s TV performance clips...
I got mine from a friend because I remembered seeing Bowie holding one when he sang 'little drummer boy' with Bing Crosby....
a passable little handheld dynamic suitable for lots of applications where you don't need or want wide bandwidth and dynamics... but not spectacular on guitar speakers.
5454
I always liked these guys. Fun mic.
40994
I have one of these SOMEWHERE! My buddy got it at a yardsale for like 5 bucks and gave it to me after we used it to add some color to a set of demos for his band. I wonder where it got to. Its such a skronky little dynamic, seeing it here is making me wanna record something with it!
Artist usage
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Used live as a vocal mic, as is visible in this January 1, 1967 photo of Hendrix, found here as a Sonic Editions print.
Jimi Hendrix performing on stage in 1967. Photo by Tom Copi.
Photo by: Tom Copi
Date: 01/01/1967
At 0.56 into the video you can see mac talking into an electrovoice 265a
Stu Mackenzie uses the Electro-Voice 635A microphone, known for its lo-fi and raw sound, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on 1business.
In this performance the entire band is seen using the EV 635a microphone for vocals (and harmonica).
This took place in 2015 in Seattle, USA.
The EV 635a is a field journalism microphone. Because of this it has a unique sound that works well for lo-fi recordings.
First seen at 00:16 infront of guitarist/backup vocalist. Seen again at 0:45 beeing used by lead vocalist.
Used on Murmur, as recalled by producer Mitch Easter in this November 2009 Sound on Sound interview.
Standing on the left side of the studio, Peter Buck used Easter's own Ampeg, wide open without gobos and miked with an EV 635 or, for some overdubs, a compressed Neumann U47 FET.
Used for Cavs's hi hats during November 2022 session, listed on @miracle_cure_ Instagram story from November 2022
Used during the Muscle Shoals sessions as a hi-hat mic, as stated by mix engineer Jimmy Johnson in this September 21, 2018 ProSoundWeb interview.
Then I had a hi-hat mic, which I think was another (EV) RE-15, though it could have been a little (EV) 635A—that remains in question. The RE15 was a better mic, had more response. We avoided using the 635A unless we had to. Actually, if not the RE15 it might have been a (Shure) SM57, more likely than the 635A.
In an interview with Wonderland, Nick stated that he used this vocal mic on his album Green Twins: “On Green Twins I used an Electro-Voice 635a on basically every song for all my vocals”
Used live as a vocal mic, as is visible in this photo of Parton.
Nick can be seen holding the mic throughout the video
At 3:15 in the video "Peeling the Flying Microtonal Banana" by Flightless Records, Eric Moore can be seen using the Electro-Voice 635A microphone for his floor tom during the recording of "Flying Microtonal Banana."
Album Usage
The Electro-Voice 635A has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Electro-Voice 635A, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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