
Short booms are often best for louder speakers or situations where the mic needs to be less obtrusive. You can choose different boom lengths to match the needs of the specific talent. – Matt Spence, head of AV for tedgroup A solution that fits any needĭPA earset and headset microphones allow you to meet a wide range of users' needs. These microphones will be used for up to five hours every night, across the entire six month summer season, so they need to be tough and robust to withstand that kind of use." “Durability and ease of use were key factors in our choice of DPA. With a gold-treated diaphragm and microphone housing plus a Kevlar-core cable, our headset microphones are made to endure. Our unique Double Vent Protection System allows for a great resistance to humidity and sweat. Finally, if you need to use in-ear monitors, for broadcast or on stage, there is a range of versions available as well.įeatures of DPA earset and headset microphonesĭPA headset and earset mics are designed to withstand the toughest of conditions. In addition, the color that best compliments the performers’ skin tone and the correct boom length to ensure proper headworn mic placement at the corner of the smile, are important to consider. Earset models tend to be more comfortable and are quicker to put on and take off.ĭPA's 5 mm capsule styles are small and inconspicuous, our flat capsules are slightly smaller and harder to see and our newest 3 mm capsules are the smallest of all – barely visible in many applications. There are even in-ear headset microphones that merge the mic solution with convenient in-ear communication. Like its single-ear counterpart, it is unobtrusive and so comfortable that users forget they are wearing it. The dual-ear variant is ideal for more active situations, when secure mounting is required, as it sits snugly on the neck and is virtually invisible. Earset variants are the quickest to put on and often the best choice when miking needs to be easy. The choice of a single- or dual-ear mount headmics allows the talent to select the best version for their specific type of performance. In a quieter setting, or when only one person is performing, perhaps an omnidirectional microphone is preferred.

On the other hand, cardioids are more sensitive to pop-noise (the P-sounds for example produce high plosive noise) and handling noise. A cardioid microphone adds isolation to the sound source and is great at avoiding feedback on a loudspeaker-amplified set. – Toby Chevis, Director of UK live events company Patch ProductionsĮar- and headset microphones are commonly seen used in theaters, houses of worship, at conferences, on TV broadcasts and many other events. Things to consider when choosing a headset or earset are:Ĭardioid mics are best in settings where a lot is happening, for example on some theater stages.
