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Agreed about the sennheiser e835. Great mic which is very forgiving about pick up pattern
This would defiantly be a benefit for us. I've tried to get the kids to use better mic technique. Unfortunately, the typical user holds it out in front of themselves like an ice cream cone they don't want to drip on there shoes. Or, the mic smells like poop and must be kept away from the face. This is all after getting past the hurdle of convincing them to use the mic in the first place.
If this is a once off usage then rent. If your going to be using it over time then don't skimp.
It will be used annually for the youth camp and a fundraiser or two every year. So about 8 days a year on average. We hopefully will be purchasing these new corded mics to replace a very low budget two channel wireless system that operated in the 700MHz range.
I think we need three of the following:
Sennheiser e835 S, switch can be taped over when needed
On Stage MS7701B mic stand, very economical and will be used only a few times a year.
50' mic cable with Neutrik ends, probably longer then needed so best to play it safe