Most mics can be categorised into two categories - dynamic and condenser

Condenser mics require phantom power

Dynamic mics are much tougher and more durable than condensers which can be fragile.
Dynamic mics have a smaller pickup range therefore don't pick up feedback as easily but
don't capture as much detail as condenser mics.

4 types of polar pattern

- Cardioid ( heart shape)
- Hypercardioid ( accentuated heart shape )
- Omnidirectional
- Figure of 8

Sennheiser e935

Source - ​https://www.fullcompass.com/common/files/3282-e935SpecSheet.pdf
To me this mic would be fantastic as a vocal mic as it uses a cardioid pattern which is ideal
because it picks up the singer well without picking too much from behind it such as feedback
which a hyper cardioid or omnidirectional mic would. The polar pattern is also not too
focused which helps because the mic isn't stationary.

The frequency response is also ideal for vocals as it doesn't pick up much lows which aren't
required, and keeps steady across mids and into high mids but then drops off at about 10k

This mic is very very highly reviewed but is a little heavier than some of its counterparts and
some people would say it is a little sensitive and that caution should be taken to avoid
plosive sounds when handling the mic.

Sources -
http://microphonegeeks.com/sennheiser-e935-review-cardioid-dynamic-microphone/
I also used google reviews as reference as it has over 250 reviews of the mic, which is more
reliable as it uses a larger sample.

Sennheiser e902
 Source -
http://www.jie-yun.com.tw/_equipment/3mic/data/e902_datasheet.pdf

This mic is much more suited to instruments that focus on a low end range such as kick
drums, bass cabs or even a tuba for example. It has a cardioid pickup pattern which is ideal
as almost all of the instruments it would be used on are either stationary or not subject to
much movement and so the mic can be positioned quite precisely.

The frequency response focuses on low end alot more than many mics but also has a
boosted high frequency range to help get the 'click’ or ‘snap’ but drops out quite a bit on the
mids

Once again this is a very well reviewed mic but the sound is described as neutral for being
used on low end focused instruments, whilst this means the sound can be shaped for it may
also be a little more difficult to work with initially

Sources - ​https://www.thomann.de/gb/sennheiser_e_902.htm#bewertung
Google Reviews

Shure SM57
Source - ​http://www.revolution.pt/pdfs/sm57.pdf
The Shure SM57 is an industry standard mic that is used on many things from guitar cabs to
snares
And sometimes vocals although the Shure SM58 is used much more commonly for that
purpose

It has similar specs to the sennheiser e935 that had been previously mentioned but is known
for being practically indestructible. Alongside this it is significantly cheaper than many of its
counterparts.

This mic doesn't have a traditional grill therefore it may be less suitable for vocals

Sources - ​https://www.wirerealm.com/reviews/shure-sm57-dynamic-microphone-review
Google Reviews

Rode NT5
 Source -
http://recordinghacks.com/pdf/rode/nt5_product_manual.pdf
The Rode NT5 is a condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. This mic is used
commonly on overheads but often on acoustic guitar as well. You would often buy this mic in
a ‘matched pair’ so that when you use two of them at the same time the sound is consistent
across them e.g. using two overhead mics on a drum kit, although the sound has been
described as ‘edgy and sibilant in higher frequencies’. The cardioid polar pattern means that
the mic is not omni-directional as some condenser mics are, meaning that you have to point
it towards the source, although you can separately purchase a switchable capsule that would
give this mic an omnidirectional polar pattern.
This mic is considered budget in comparison to many other mics in its category. Due to its
relatively low cost, it has no pad or polarity switch and is prone to scratches due to its cheap
finish.
Sources - Google Reviews

Sennheiser E604
 Source -
https://c3.zzounds.com/media/E604Micmanual-15d77c0785885fe7a932c38422952725.pdf

The Sennheiser e604 is a dynamic cardioid mic most commonly used on toms and snares
as it is very compact and can actually clip on to the drums themselves so that you don't have
to use another mic stand. It is also often used on brass instruments as it can clip on but is
sometimes used on guitar cabs and such.
Its frequency response does tail off a little below 100 hz but this should not be a problem if
you are miking toms and definitely not snares. Its cardioid polar pattern is obviously ideal in
terms of avoiding feedback from other sources as it rejects the sound coming from behind it.

The mic is said to sound great but i definitely thing that the convenience of its size and the
clip used with it is the main thing that makes this mic more appealing than say an sm57 for
some people.

Sources -
https://www.proaudioland.com/news/sennheiser-e604-tom-snare-drum-mic-review/
https://www.thomann.de/gb/sennheiser_e604_evolution.htm

Sennheiser E609
 Source -
https://www.fullcompass.com/common/files/2044-Sennheisere609evolutionSeriesSupercardi
oidDynamicMicrophoneDataSheet.pdf
The Sennheiser E609 is a dynamic ‘super cardioid’ microphone designed specifically to be
used on guitar cabs. Sometimes when a mic stand is not available this mic could even just
be hung over a guitar cab as its flat shape will rest against the grill. Many people would say
that this mic sounds better than the shure sm57 when used on a guitar cab, but its uses are
much more limited especially considering its odd shape. E.g. it would be difficult to position
this to be used on say a tom or a snare without it being hit. This microphone’s main
competitor is a shure sm57, with a good way to describe the difference in sound is that the
sm57 sounds ‘sharper’, with the e609 having a ‘smoother’ mid range.
Sources - ​https://www.proaudioland.com/news/e609-silver-great-guitar-mic/
Google Reviews