Sennheiser XS 1 Handheld Dynamic Microphone

Specifications

Interface

XLR

Form Factor

Handheld

Endurance

—

Warranty

2 years

Brand

Sennheiser

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The Sennheiser XS 1 is built for stage performers, karaoke hosts, presenters, and podcasters who need a cardioid dynamic XLR handheld microphone with Sennheiser build quality below the Shure SM58 price point. It requires an XLR cable and a mixer or interface with XLR input. At $55.00, it costs $54 less than the Shure SM58 ($109.00). Both are dynamic cardioid XLR handhelds with similar frequency response curves. The SM58's capsule is the live sound reference standard used in touring and broadcast for over 60 years. The XS 1 performs closely enough for local live sound, podcast recording, and home studio vocal capture. Buyers who need precise capsule consistency across multiple units for touring or broadcast should pay for the SM58.