STOW, OH, September 10, 2009 —
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, introduces the
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
_-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 will be available in late 2009
with a list price of $279.00. For more information, please visit
www.audio-technica.com.
—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact
Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web:
www.audio-technica.com —For
further information regarding product availability and pricing in the
United Kingdom, please contact Harvey Roberts
(hroberts@audio-technica.co.uk); in Germany, please contact Anja Groth
(a.groth@audio-technica.de); in the rest of Europe, please contact
Evangéline Pirot (epirot@audio-technica-europe.com).