Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset with Dynamic Cardioid Boom Mic

I love to stream to twitch, but I hate using a mic that's attached to the desk. Because of how much I move at the computer, I always find myself leaving the sweet spot of any desk attached microphone. Headsets work great for me, but outside of some sennheiser headsets, I found the mics were always lacking. That's when I tried the BPHS1 and after using them for almost a year, they have been PERFECT for me. The headset's themselves sound great. If you have used headsets like the Audio Technica M50x then the sound quality will be familiar to you. I'm happy with the way the mids and highs sound, and the bass has a very good punchiness to it. I really like the sound quality coming from them. Comfort wise I wasn't a fan of the smaller ear pads that came with the unit, and quickly purchased more pillowy pleather pads and have really enjoyed them. I plan on eventually getting the velour pads, but really haven't been in any rush as the pillow pads have been really comfortable for over 2000 hours of usage already. Be warned, the cable is long, and also heavy'ish, so it will snap a lot and also sometimes just feel in the way. I've rolled over it so many times which can be annoying, fortunately it hasn't been damaged yet. The kicker for this headset is the mic. I absolutely ADORE this mic. Because it's a dynamic mic, once you get it setup right, it has great sound isolation along always being in your sweet spot as you move around. It makes streaming SO much more convenient. While doing testing of the headset, my friend said it pretty much sounded like an Audio Technica At2020 or At2030 mic being used with the headset. After thousands of hours of twitch streaming, the mic still sounds and I get many compliments on how it sounds. The headset seems pretty expensive, but if you think how much it would be to purchase a At2030 along with a headset, the price is a lot more reasonable. I purchased 2 used ones from Amazon for about 60% the normal price and it really made them that much more worth it. One set is paired with a Rode Procaster and the other a Audient Evo 4 and both have been wonderful.

This review is for Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset with Dynamic Cardioid Boom Mic. This product arrived on time and in great condition. I usually purchase the Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphones. And I still like them very much. However, recently I purchased a digital mixer that has an input for the recording studio technician to have a microphone to talk to the people being recorded. My old standby headphones do not come with a microphone, so I needed to look elsewhere. Many headphones that have attached microphones have 1/4 in phone plugs for the microphones instead of XLR. When I found these headphones, they had 1/4 in phone for the hearing part, but XLR for the microphone. That matches what my mixer calls for. The reviews sounded promising, so I decided to go for these. I am very glad that I did. The cord on this thing is sturdy. No flimsy cord here. And you can detach it when you store the headphones in the carrying case to keep from putting undo stress on the cable. The sound is great and the microphone has got sufficient volume for me. Not sure what the frequency response is for the microphone. It is of course not as great as my condenser mics that I use for recording, but those that I am recording do not have any problem understanding what I am saying to them. I do not run a professional sound studio. I have a recording studio in my house and I record anyone who would like to be recorded at a very reasonable price. So, I may not be able to give you a great comparison between all the headphones on the market, but I am very happy with my purchase here. If you want a more comprehensive comparison of headphones, consult a professional. However, if you are a home recorder like me, I think you will like these.

I hesitated a bit buying this headset due to the price but did end up buying one. I am glad I decided to purchase this. The headset is well built, sounds great, and the mic performance is awesome. The headset is relatively lightweight so wearing it for long periods is not a problem. The headset has a long cord which is a big plus for me. The only thing missing is a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter as I expect that many people (me included) will use the smaller audio connector. Bottom line - I would buy it again and would recommend it to others.

I spent the last couple of hours experimenting with this headphone/mic, and I've finally got the pre-amp and dynamics processing adjustments to my liking. This is a great product.I should have made this investment years ago. It would have saved me several thousand dollars trying to find the right microphone for my studio setup and recording style. I narrate audio books in one of the bedrooms at my home. I've treated the room as much as I can afford, but the fact is that I live in a typical metropolitan neighborhood with cars passing by, lawnmowers and blowers going and commercial and military aircraft buzzing the area on a regular basis. In the past, the only time I have been able to record in piece and quiet has been between the hours of midnight and 4:30 AM. But with the BPHS1 headphone/mic, I can record most anytime, unless my neighbor is mowing the lawn, or the jet planes are specifically strafing my house. The BPHS1 doesn't have the nuance and versatility of the Neumann TLM 102, but I only need the BPHS1 for one thing and one thing only: narrate audio books. In that capacity, it's able to keep up with the Heil PR40 and the Shure SM7B. And if I were doing podcasts, the BPHS1 would be the go-to mic above all the others. One thing I've noticed, which can be annoying if you're not used to it, is the fact that approximately the first foot of cord coming from the headphone is very sensitive to vibration. Whenever it brushes up against anything--including my shoulder and the desk in front of me--I can hear the rumble in the headphones and in the recording. To alleviate this noise, I have to sit perfectly still and try not to move my head while recording. I've also noticed that with the headphones placed squarely on my head, even the movement of my jaw causes rumble (albeit not nearly as noticeable). I bought the BPHS1 new, but at a greatly reduced price because the box had been opened. All the parts were there, and there were no marks or damage to the equipment. Additionally, the warranty is good for a year. So there you are. I'll update this review in about six months, but until then, I love the BPHS1. My setup includes a Universal Audio Twin Duo with Thunderbolt, Cloud Lifter, Rolls headphone amp. I record using Logic Pro X. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 4, 2017. I found a work-around that alleviates the rumble cause when the cord rubs against anything, and the rumble caused when my jaw moves. I looped the first three or four inches of cord where it comes out of the headphone then zip-tied it to the ear cup swivel. This prevents the cord from hanging to low and touching my shoulder as it exits the ear cup. Next, I draped the first foot of cord over something nearby on the desk. This prevents the sensitive part of the cord from touching my chest, my arm or the desk. The other nine or ten feet of cord can hang free or sit on top of the desk because this portion isn't sensitive to vibration. Finally, I place the headphone on my head so that the cup with the boom mic rests on my temple while the other cup rests over my ear as it normally would. That seems to have cured the "jaw rumble" completely. True, I only hear out of one headphone, which isn't pretty, but it's the best solution I could find. By the way, I've tried rolling off the lower frequencies, filtering the lower frequencies, etc., but none of those options seem to have any effect.

I have had these since 2017 and I love them. Sound quality is good and work well with different size mixers even though they have different results sound wise. I ordered another pair in 2020 and I still have both pairs and they are plugged into an Allen & Heath ZEDi 8 and ZED 60-14 FX currently. Overall the BPHS1 headset may not be the right headset for some and yes depending on the interface you use, the mic can sound a little flat but this is not a bad thing in situations as gain and bass along with treble and mid can be adjusted to compensate. I do internet radio so I use it to record commercials for my network and depending on the mixer I use, the sound is top notch. I do have hand mics that have better sound mic wise, but hands free doing videos, these are my go to. Some have stated that they have had to change the ear cups because they can be uncomfortable after using them for long hours, but for me I have not had this issue as I wear them 8-10 hours a day. If you are thinking of a great headset, take it from me. You can't go wrong with this.

I absolutely love the quality of this headset. The versatility of the XLR and TRS plugs makes it compatible with nearly any system I use, which is a big plus. The audio performance is superb, and the fit is quite comfortable for extended use. While the cable length can sometimes be a bit cumbersome, it’s manageable and doesn’t detract from the overall experience. Overall, the Audio-Technica BPHS1 is a stellar buy that I highly recommend.

The slightest movement of the large cord results in severe handling noise which is difficult to remove in post when it coincides with speech. Purchased a second unit to see if the first was faulty; same issue. Tried tightening all connection points, taping the cord to the desk, taping the cord up high, anything to keep it away from the user - didn't work. Missed the very short return window, unfortunately, so I'm stuck with them until I can find a secondhand buyer. I believe this is my first ever product review; hopefully it helps someone else avoid the issues I had with this product.

The build quality on these is great. All in all I own 8 pairs of these, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a broadcast quality headset. They're really comfortable to work with for extended periods of time; they don't cramp your ears like some of the smaller ear cup designs do. The mic response is superb compared to some of the Sony's I've worked on. The detachable cable system they have on these is great for traveling a lot. You can easily unscrew the pin connector and wrap the cable neatly so it doesn't become a tangled mess. A-T also supplies a spare locking screw and wind screen incase either go missing or wear out. They would make for pretty OK gaming phones if your setup supports 1/4 TRS and XLR for headphones and mic. You could run them with adapters, but you might be better off going for something that's meant for gaming.

Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset is ideal for outside broadcasts and reducing external noise

Das Mikrofon ist top, die Verarbeitung in Summe sehr gut, der Tragekomfort auch sehr gut, wer sich zu dem Preis aber audiophiles Hörvergnügen erwartet wird enttäuscht sein.

Micro au top ! Pour streamer c’est ce qu’il y a de mieux Rien à redire Petit conseil: changer les mousse des oreillettes car elle sont pas bien du tout

I have owned these for almost 2 years now and I feel I can give a reasonably detailed review on them. First of all I would recommend getting an audio interface/mixer interface in order to get the best overall sound quality out of this headset since the microphone uses an XLR connection and the headphones use a 1/4" connection. I have been using this headset for live streaming to Twitch for the most part but it can work well in a pinch for voice over work and commentary. The microphone is extremely well detailed for a headset mic and overall leaves a lot of potential headroom if you wish to process the audio, although it's not entirely necessary to do so. The headphones themselves aren't the best but they do give clear audio that is at the standard you would expect from Audio Technica. The main issue with this headset is the comfort (or lack of). Wearing this headset for more than an hour will start to cause some discomfort but this issue can be fixed. I will split all the pros and cons that I can think of and list them below. Pros: - Great microphone quality (especially for a headset) and can be used for a number of applications - Good headphone quality (clear and crisp but slightly too muddy on the lower frequencies) - Construction is solid (built very well and from high quality materials) - Overall great price for the performance of the headset Cons: - Becomes extremely uncomfortable after wearing for extended periods of time - Cable becomes tangled up pretty easily and can be a pain to straighten out Overall I would say this headset is great for the price and it will last a very long time if looked after (as all equipment should be). The issue with comfort can be fixed as I stated earlier by simply purchasing some new ear pads. I got some from a company called "Brainwavz" which can be bought right here from Amazon for a reasonable price. With the custom ear pads the headset is extremely comfortable and can be worn for hours on end.

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