For eight decades, Sennheiser has shared the stage with musicians who have shaped their own paths. We know that from small clubs to open-air festivals, independent artists have always been at the heart of live sound. Their creativity and resilience define the music scene, and their voices deserve tools that help them be heard clearly, confidently, and authentically.

Our latest project, e 835 Virtual Tour Across America, celebrates that spirit by spotlighting ten unsigned artists who embody what it means to make music on their own terms. Their songs tell their stories, captured with the same gear countless working musicians rely on: the Sennheiser e 835 dynamic handheld microphone and HD 200 headphones.

This project isn’t about perfection or polish—it’s about honest performances and the community that supports them.

e 835 Virtual Tour Across America is a video series, a competition, and a collaborative showcase for original, independent music. Produced in partnership with Performer Marketing, it features ten emerging U.S. artists chosen for their authenticity and individuality. Each artist will create an HD performance video recorded live with the e 835, demonstrating what this Evolution Series mic can deliver in real-world conditions.

The campaign is rolling out through fall and winter, with new performances released every few weeks. After all ten episodes air, you can watch the whole series, stream the songs, and vote for your favorite artist during a national public voting round. Performances will also appear as short clips on TikTok and Instagram Reels, and all songs will be featured together on a Bandcamp playlist. 
The performances are produced in collaboration with Performer Marketing, known for supporting emerging voices nationwide. For Sennheiser, it’s a way to continue our long tradition of giving artists tools they can depend on, wherever their journey takes them.

Every performance in Across America depends on a microphone that captures a singer’s voice honestly, while giving them the freedom to truly perform. That’s what’s required when recording a live performance without studio trickery or endless takes. So the Sennheiser e 835 is at the heart of it all for good reason.  
This dynamic cardioid microphone is designed for artists who move between home studios, small venues, and festival stages. It keeps vocals focused and present, even when the performer leans into the mic or moves across the stage. The internal shock mount controls handling noise, while the mic’s wide dynamic range handles everything from quiet moments to belting it out.

The mic’s frequency response has a subtle presence boost, giving voices a touch of brightness and definition, especially on female vocals. The cardioid pattern isolates the singer’s voice from background noise, creating a clear, articulate sound that blends naturally in the mix.

Each e 835 is made in Germany with durable, high-quality components and backed by a 10-year warranty in the United States. Not bad, considering its affordable price makes professional sound attainable for working musicians.

For the performers featured in e 835 Virtual Tour Across America, and the countless others worldwide, the right microphone isn’t about specs or prestige. It’s about trust. A great vocal microphone should let a singer focus on expression rather than on equipment. It should convey emotion clearly to an audience and capture that same energy in a home recording setup.

The e 835 was built for precisely that. It’s straightforward, reliable, and consistent from show to show. It’s built to last, made in Germany, and highly affordable. For independent musicians who play small venues, rehearse late, and record wherever inspiration hits, that kind of dependability means one less thing to worry about.

From early broadcast innovations to modern vocal mics used on the world’s biggest stages, Sennheiser’s 80-year story has always been about progress through sound. e 835 Virtual Tour Across America continues that tradition by highlighting musicians who represent the spirit of independence and the future of live performance.

Follow the series as it unfolds this fall and winter, discover new artists, and see what happens when genuine performance meets great sound. Then cast your vote for the artist who moves you most.

See the whole series and learn more about the Sennheiser e 835.