Audio Technica BPHS2Ca-XF4 Broadcast Stereo Condenser Headset w/ 4-Pin XLRF

The Audio-Technica BPHS2Ca-XF4 is a low-profile on-ear stereo broadcast headset for news and sports work. The closed-back design is based on the ATH-M60x monitor headphones and carries over the same 45 mm large-aperture drivers, so the monitor side is a real set of pro headphones rather than an afterthought bolted to a boom.

The cardioid condenser microphone keeps the pickup focused on the broadcaster's voice even in loud rooms, and its response is tuned for clear, articulate reproduction. The sleek capsule stays visually low profile on camera while feeding a detailed signal to the console.

The microphone sits at the end of a rigid boom with a flexible gooseneck section, so you bend it into position once and it stays there through the shift. The boom swivels forward and back, letting you wear the mic on the left or right depending on your booth layout or which side your co-host sits on. Key metal components carry the load at the stress points, which is what keeps a headset alive through years of travel.

Comfort holds up over long broadcasts. Memory foam earpads and headband spread pressure instead of concentrating it, and both detach for replacement when they wear. Total weight is 8.5 oz (240 g). A low-impedance 38 ohm design pulls high output from any headphone amp, including camera and beltpack outputs that struggle with higher-impedance headphones. The detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable terminates in a 4-pin XLRF-type connector, and a pouch, three windscreens, and a cable clip are included.