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EXPO, LAS VEGAS, NV, April 12, 2010 — Audio-Technica,
a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years,
is showing the new BPHS1
Broadcast Stereo Headset with Dynamic Boom Microphone,
offering natural, highly intelligible stereo reproduction. The
rugged BPHS1 features closed-back circumaural (around-the-ear)
ear cups that were designed to provide maximum comfort and ambient
noise rejection with minimal ear fatigue. The BPHS1 also
has a professional boom-mounted moving coil dynamic microphone
that can be positioned for use on either side of the mouth. It
is specifically intended and optimized for on-air or live news
and sports broadcasting, announcing and interviews.
The BPHS1’s microphone
has a unidirectional polar pattern tailored for pickup of speech
with maximum voice intelligibility over a wide frequency range.
A high-performance neodymium magnet in the microphone ensures
a high output level and detailed sound reproduction. The microphone
is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the
element, making it useful in reducing pickup of unwanted, off-axis
sounds. The flexible gooseneck boom swivels for easy positioning
on either the right or left side.
The headset’s
dual earphones offer an extended frequency response of 20-20,000
Hz for smooth, natural sound reproduction. At the heart of each
earpiece, a 40-mm neodymium driver offers impressive power handling
ideal for high maximum sound pressure levels. Generously padded
circumaural ear cups provide acoustic isolation and long-wearing
comfort; the adjustable headband is also crafted and cushioned
for listening comfort.
The BPHS1 includes
a user-replaceable detachable 3.4 m (11-foot) cable terminating
in two output connectors, one each for the microphone and headphone;
the microphone output is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector, and the
headphone output is a 3-conductor ¼-inch connector. Three
windscreens are also included to protect against noise and pops
from breath and wind. Replacement parts, including the BPCB1 Replacement
Cable and the AT8162 Replacement Ear Pads, will be available separately.
The BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo
Headset with Dynamic Boom Microphone is now available with a list
price of $279.00. For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com. |