Having used the e835 in the studio and on-stage, I can say with absolute confidence and correctness that the e835 is a great mic and not "muddy and congested" as another review would attest. There is zero nasal quality (unlike the Shure SM58), and there is zero mid-range congestion. The proximity effect is a bit more pronounced than the item description would suggest, but this microphone is crystal clear and absolutely transparent in its response. I've been involved in music, studio work, sound engineering, and performance for over 40 years, and, in this price range, this is an excellent value. When choosing a microphone for this time around as a lead vocalist in a rock and blues band, I auditioned 7 microphones. This one beat them all. Some were very close, but the e835 still edged them out.