Wireless head-mounted microphones: features, model overview, selection criteria

During the performance of TV presenters or artists, you may notice a small device - an earpiece with a microphone. This is the head microphone. It is not only compact, but also as comfortable as possible, as it makes the speaker's hands free and provides high-quality sound. There are a large number of head microphones on the market today: from budget options to exclusive designer models. To make the right choice, you need to take into account some of the nuances.

The main feature of these microphones is that they can be fixed on the speaker's head. At the same time, the device does not interfere with a person, since the weight of the device is only a few grams. Wireless head microphones belong to the category of highly directional devices capable of picking up sound from the closest possible distance. In this case, extraneous noise during the operation of such a device is cut off. Headphones are often used by people in the following professions: artists, speakers, commentators, instructors, guides, bloggers.

Microphones by type of attachment can be conditionally divided into 2 categories:

• are fixed only on one ear;
• attached to both ears at the same time, have an occipital arch.

Wireless head-mounted microphones are made of different materials: metal, plastic, textile. The most popular models in this category of microphones are as follows.

• Omnidirectional head microphone AKG C111 LP - an excellent budget model weighing only 7 g. Suitable for beginner bloggers. The cost is only 200 rubles. Frequency response 60 Hz to 15 kHz.

• Shure WBH54B BETA 54 Is a China-made dynamic cardioid headset microphone. This model is of excellent quality; damage resistant cable; ability to work in different weather conditions. The device provides high quality voice transmission, frequency range from 50 to 15000 Hz. The cost of such an accessory is on average 600 rubles. Suitable for artists, announcers, trainers.

• DPA FIOB00 - another popular head microphone model. Suitable for stage performances and vocals. The microphone is easy to operate, has a one-ear mount, frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The cost of such a device is 1,700 rubles.

• DPA 4088-B - Danish condenser microphone. Its features are an adjustable headband (the ability to be fixed on the head of different sizes), a double ventilation system of protection, and the presence of wind protection. The model is made of moisture-resistant materials, so it can be used in all weather conditions. The cost is 1900 rubles. Suitable for a presenter, artist, travel blogger.

• DPA 4088-F03 - popular, but very expensive model (on average, the cost is 2,100 rubles). Comfortable and lightweight accessory with secure fit on both ears. Provides quality sound, made of durable materials. Advantages: moisture protection, multi-dimensionality, wind protection.

Before you buy a headphone microphone, you should decide on which for what purposes it will be used in the future. If for blogging, then you can limit yourself to the budget option. For singers on stage, as well as for announcers, sound quality is important, so directivity and frequency response must be taken into account. If the microphone will be used by only one person, then the size can be selected directly in the store. For multiple users, a model with a multi-size rim is better suited.

Also important take into account the material of manufacture, the reliability of the design, and in some cases also the color of the product. Considering everything you need, you can opt for a model that will meet the required characteristics and cost.

Video review of the wireless headphone PM-M2 uhf, see below.