Detail 01
Dynamic mic element
Needs no phantom power and shrugs off loud crowds and plosives better than a condenser in the same spot.
Product detailSKU #1273887988751
Audio-TechnicaBPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset With Dynamic Boom Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Closed-back headset with a dynamic cardioid boom mic. For broadcast, sports calls, streaming, and studio talkback where you need both ears covered and hands free.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Play-by-play or sideline work in a loud venue
- Podcast and stream hosts who need monitoring plus a mic
- Engineer or director talkback in a control room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Music mixing or critical listening on the headphone side
- Studio vocal tracking — a dedicated large-diaphragm mic wins
- Anyone needing a USB plug-and-play headset for a laptop
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid mic pattern
Picks up your voice from the front, rejects the crowd behind you. Boom placement matters more than gain.
Detail 03
Closed-back earcups
Blocks outside noise and keeps monitor audio from leaking into the boom mic during a live call.
Detail 04
65 ohm headphones
Easy to drive from a mixer, camera, or interface headphone jack without a dedicated amp.
Detail 05
560 ohm mic impedance, –57 dB output
Low output typical of dynamics. Expect to run your preamp gain high; a quiet preamp helps.
Detail 06
180 mm boom, 264 g weight
Boom reaches close to the corner of the mouth and light enough for long shifts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mic is XLR-level, not USB — you need an interface or mixer
- 02Requires a preamp with plenty of clean gain for the dynamic element
- 03Check your camera or console has separate mic and headphone inputs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the BPHS1 work with a computer?
Only through an audio interface or mixer. The mic is a standard dynamic requiring a preamp, and the headphones need a headphone output.
02Does the boom mic need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic element and runs without phantom power. It does need a preamp with enough gain.
03Can the boom swap to the other side?
Boom placement should sit just off the corner of your mouth. Position it there and confirm the earcup orientation matches your setup.
04Is it good enough for a podcast?
Yes for hands-free hosting and remote calls where you also need monitoring. A dedicated studio mic on a stand still sounds better.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
16 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Microphone
- 40Hz–20kHz
- Impedance Headphone
- 65 ohms, Microphone: 560 ohms
- Maximum Input Power
- 1,600 mW at 1kHz
- Dimensions
- 82 mm (3.23") wide (earcup); 46 mm (1.81") wide (headband); 180.1 mm (7.09") long (boom), microphone extended; 24 mm (0.94") diameter (microphone)
- Microphone Element
- Dynamic
- Korena Special
- false
- Microphone Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Weight
- 264 g (9.3 oz.)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -57dB (1.4 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (microphone)
- Sensitivity
- 100dB (headphone)
- Tier
- new
- Headphone Type
- Closed-back dynamic
- Frequency Response Headphone
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Source Id
- site51273887988751
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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