BPHS1 has been designed for monitoring and speech capturing for news broadcasts, direction, sports commentary and more. The BPHS1 features a closed-back circumaural headset that minimizes outside ambiance and provides high intelligibility. The attached boom microphone features a frequency response tailored for speech capturing. Its cardioid polar pattern minimizes off-axis noise and feedback. A 1/4" phone connection is featured for the headphones, and an XLR connection is provided for the mic.
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| The Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset |
Microphone features polar pattern and frequency response tailored for natural, highly intelligible vocal reproduction
Closed-back circumaural ear cups help seal out crowd noise and other background distractions
Neodymium magnets in microphone and headphones for high output level & detailed sound reproduction
Rugged design with user-replaceable cable and ear pads
Cardioid pickup pattern of the dynamic microphone rejects off-axis sounds
Boom-mounted microphone can be positioned on the left or right side
Adjustable cushioned headband and lightweight design for long-wearing comfort
3-pin XLRM-type connector for microphone, 1/4" phone 3-conductor for headphones.
Great gaming headset and amazing quality! I use this to play and other games and the sound is very good, if you want to use "surround sound" with it you should know the ear-piece with the mic is considered the "left" ear. I've had this pair for a little over half a year and it has survived many bangs and accidental drops. The cabling is strong and long, and the mic (with the assistance of a mixer) is amazing. My voice always come through clearly and I can quickly change the sensitivity so my breathing / ambient noise isn't picked up. I use the Behringer QX1202USB Xenyx Mixer with it (its a USB to PC mixer), super simple to setup and play with to get the volumes just right. If you're tired of "gaming" headsets made from garbage materials and are ready for some serious gear, get this headset.
The audio quality of the headphones is spectacular. On a par with the Bose headphones I have had, and I have had several versions of those as well as the Sennheisers and other brands as well. The bass is fat, punchy and exceptionally clear. Highs are brilliant and shimmering. Balance overall is among the best I have ever heard, The microphone is quite good, too. It is a dynamic mic, so it does not require phantom power.
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| The Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset |
It is very simple to use and well suited to a wide variety of applications. The headphones are comfortable, but not like the Bose, and of course they are considerably heavier... because they are built like a tank, which is a very GOOD thing. There is absolutely nothing flimsy about these headphones. They are the best built headphones I have ever owned.These are expensive headphones, but I am well pleased with my purchase. I will be using these live on stage (for singing) and I have no doubt they will work well for that because the quality is evident all the way around, sound-wise, build-wise, everything-wise. I don't jump around a lot on stage, but if I did, I would certainly have to come up with some additional way to secure these things to my head, but that would be easy enough to do. The ear cushions could be a little softer, and that would make them more comfortable, I suppose... but they are comfortable enough and in return for their comparative 'stiffness' I am sure there is some extra durability that comes from that. I can't stress the build quality enough. These are Military Specification and in fact it would not surprise me if they are actually used in Army Tanks. They just have that kind of "feel" to them. But there is n noise reduction. On the other hand these headphones will get very VERY loud before distortion sets in. So if you're in a noisy environment you can just crank them up. They a maintain their clarity and a good balance throughout their volume range. They sound good soft or loud or anywhere in between. I think they are very accurate sounding. You can hear all the highs and lows. They sound very 'saturated'.
For what it's worth, my head is quite large and so are my ears (think of Bigfoot) and there are some headphones that just don't fit me very well. But I find these quite comfortable, although I would not want to wear them all day, but an hour at a time would be no big deal.
