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Audio-Technica BPHS2 headsets employed by award-winning video production company Classic Teleproductions
NAB Show, Las Vegas, NV, April 19, 2026 — Classic Teleproductions is a 79-time Emmy Award-winning video production company based in Twinsburg, Ohio. Founded in 1980, Classic has developed a reputation as one of the premier production companies in the Midwest. Their background is broadcast television, an environment where millions of dollars are on the line and there are no “do-overs.” The company relies on Audio-Technica products for on-air audio as well as critical production communications.
The team used the Audio-Technica BPHS2Ca for on-air announcers during the 2025 college and high school football season, servicing local, regional and national TV networks. The BPHS2Ca is a dual, on-ear headset that features memory foam earpads and a boom-mounted condenser microphone for excellent sound. The headsets are connected to a Yamaha CL1 mixing console with a Rio1608 digital stage box placed in the press box.
“Quite frankly, the sound was so much better than the more expensive headsets we have used,” says Victor Presley, chief engineer at Classic. “They are much more responsive, so we do not need to crank up the gain nearly as much.”
The company’s trucks travel tens of thousands of miles during a football season, so the company looks for equipment that can stand up to the rigors of the road. “After a full season of college and high school football, the BPHS2Ca headsets don't look any worse for the wear,” Presley notes. “Plus, the fact that they come with the storage bag to keep them in great condition makes them my preference for all of our trucks going forward. I also really like the fact that the cable is removable and that they are built incredibly tough. These are incredibly solid headsets with a fantastic sound.”
Intercom headsets arguably get used more than on-air headsets and, from the producer’s perspective, are critical to a successful production. Wearing a comfortable, durable and functional headset is crucial for the team members. Recently, the BPHS2Sa single-ear headsets, which feature a boom-mounted dynamic microphone, were added to Classic’s RTS Zeus III matrix intercom system by senior producer Adam Meyer. The on-ear design of the BPHS2Sa provides excellent isolation and fit with premium memory foam earpads, temple pad, and headband that allow the headset to be worn comfortably for hours on end. “They are so much more comfortable than the lightweight headsets we have on the trucks,” Meyer says. “Typically, I get a headache wearing the lightweight headsets for several hours because of where the temple pad sits on my head. I haven't had that issue at all with the BPHS2s.”
The BPHS2 comes in single- or dual-ear designs with dynamic and condenser mic options, plus a selection of terminations, including bare wire, to connect to any intercom system. “The cords are nice and long, so they don't keep us from moving around as needed in the truck,” says Meyer. “I also love that these have the mic cut off when in the up position so that if I forget to turn off a talk switch and set the headset down, it doesn't just put wild noise down the line.”
Production professionals often spend extended periods on comms, making comfort and reliability essential considerations rather than afterthoughts. Audio-Technica addresses this need with a comprehensive range of broadcast microphones and headsets designed for a variety of production environments. The BPHS1 over-ear headset has become a longstanding industry standard, while the newer BPHS2a on-ear model is engineered for improved comfort during prolonged use—whether for on-air talent or crew operating on intercom systems—without compromising the audio performance professionals expect.
The BPHS2 series has a number of cables and connectors to expand compatibility as well as field-replaceable pads—earpads, headband pad, temple pad.
The BPHS2 is a great-sounding, durable, and comfortable headset for on-air and comms use. Take it from the crew at Classic Teleproductions!
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Photo caption 1: Classic Teleproductions control roomEstablished in 1962, Audio-Technica has grown to become a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio products and is recognized as one of the world’s top broadcast audio brands. Pros rely on Audio-Technica’s full suite of professional broadcast microphones – ranging from lavalier and interview mics to camera-mount and shotgun mics – plus broadcast headsets and immersive audio solutions to deliver consistent, natural sound even in the most challenging environments.
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