How to choose the right headset mic for any situation

[@galaxyii]

I watched this video because of the video "A Saturday afternoon bike ride and chat" by Louis Rossmann. In it, he is on an electric bicycle going all around New York City, and the audio is superb. I couldn't hear any wind noise at all. He linked to the DPA 4065 or DPA 4066 microphone.

[@DPAmicrophones]

Thanks so much for sharing the tip on a great video! 😃👍

[@davidb8185]

I loved the demonstration. Thank you

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Great video! The only bad part about DPA headsets is that there is no budget version at all. The cheapest model goes for around 500 EUR and better models are more expensive. Competitors have similar looking (but obviously acoustically worse) microphones for 60 EUR. I hope DPA could create something around 100-200 EUR range in the future - maybe acoustically a bit worse than 4066 or 4088 but obviously higher quality than 60 EUR knockoffs.

[@webecomechurch1259]

Great video. Thank you for all the examples and graphics

[@concious_open_mic]

Superb presentation! Thanks heaps

[@fitritual7485]

This was incredibly helpful and to the point. Thank you.

[@DPAmicrophones]

You're most welcome! :-)

[@AnilKumar-zo2eu]

Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.

[@cekreviewduluyuk]

Wonderful and very detail walkthrough of variety of headset mic on different background real situation. Thanks.

[@ytonaona]

Amazing video. Thank you very much for the very helpful explanations and congratulations to all who participated in the making of the video. It's extremely clear.

[@Reidar5537]

Excellent Presentation. Already ordered 4088-DC-A-B34-LH.

[@artobzor]

Perfect beginners guide Thanks You haven't told why we have to choose Omni instead of directional sometimes If directional probably match more cases And if with directional mic seted separatly on a stand or table... We have a chance to miss a bit with not having a habit to work with mic Here it looks like we cant miss the direction and how far and how close we are to the mic Or there are still some more chances that holder will move and we loose the sweet spot Or there are some frequency losses...?

[@bobrinck6788]

The directional headset requires more attention to correct placement. The omni headset is more forgiving. The directional headset is also more sensitive to wind and pop noise, which is why I use a windscreen on the directional, but don't have to, on the omni.

[@artobzor]

​@@bobrinck6788 thanks a lot for your explanation

[@kinghengkeithleung3931]

Excellent demonstration - thanks!!

[@kooimma4004]

Excellent demonstration. All my questions answered.

[@shizamza]

What an amazing demonstration :)

[@andyglobe4272]

Thank you guys ! Hope not mind for sharing !

[@pdp11]

This is how you do a presentation!

[@barnelleke]

First of all, thanks for the interesting video! I want to use this headset (4488 or the 4466) in a planetarium. This is a dome with 2 projectors and ventilation. On the other hand, I also want to use it in an auditorium for a larger audience. Now I don't know which one to choose. Omni or directional. Omni retains the timbre of the voice and the directional does not or less. However, I don't know what is best. There is not much background noise unless that projector is at a greater distance from me. At first I would have chosen the directional but since the timbre of the voice is somewhat less, I have doubts. Can you give me some advice?

[@DPAmicrophones]

If there is little to no background noise, an omni mic should be fine.

[@yurasench]

Thank you for a great video. Which one would you recommend for a church setting (some fan background noise)?? Thank you for the advice.

[@DPAmicrophones]

If the fan noise is significant, a direction mic would be a good solution: www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4088-directional-headset-microphone

[@yurasench]

@@DPAmicrophones thank you for the reply. We talked with our sound tech and bought the 6066. Hopefully, we made a right choice.

[@DPAmicrophones]

Also a great headset mic. However, it is an omni mic so it will pick up more of the surrounding sounds. But depending on the distance to the fan, it may work out just fine. If you can, try it out and if there is too much ambient sound, consider asking the dealer to exchange it for a 4088 or a 4488: www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4488-core-directional-headset-microphones

[@erendra143]

Nice and clear explanation. Thank you very much

[@zhigeng6781]

You are the best!!!

[@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV]

Hi i just recently purchased a dpa 4560 binaural microphone for filming outdoor ambience. Is there a deadcat that you can recommend for your microphone to block out wind noise?

[@DPAmicrophones]

We do not have a specific recommendation for a deadcat for the 4560. This is because it would be stuffed in your ears. You could cover your ears with a similar material, but it will have influence on the sound.

[@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV]

@@DPAmicrophones Would a product like Soundman Windscreen (its like a ear muff) help to mitigate the wind noise? Based on the your experience with the DPA 4560, would I face any potential issues?

[@sanjaypaul9159]

This guy is a genius!

[@murillonovaes6120]

Masterclass 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@csselement]

No fluff. Greatly appreciated!

[@Spoonhandle]

Excellent run through, thank you!

[@TechAbhijat]

Love this demo

[@petaluma0]

Thank you

[@Janenel]

Great video, thanks! Will share it a lot☺️ One question I have: single or double ear? I always struggle with single ear sets flinging around unless I use some skin tape

[@DPAmicrophones]

Thanks! All of our headsets 'grab' both ears. 😎 www.dpamicrophones.com/headset-and-earset-microphones

[@NySe_Bull]

Thank you Sir!

[@sevidg]

I’m a magician and now looking for a Bluetooth head set that doesn’t look too bulky and will work with my employer or soundcore speaker. What would you recommend?

[@jdude9002]

I'm looking for headset mic for singing at my live gigs what do you recommend?

[@DPAmicrophones]

If you're in a noisy environment, which a stage with live music often is, we'd recommend a directional headset such as 4488: www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4488-core-directional-headset-microphones

[@ricardovalera8937]

Hi I’m an amateur guitar player and I would like to know what type of microphone head could you recommend to use to connect to my amplifier so u can sing while I’m playing! I had been looking but I don’t know what could be a good one! Thank you so much for reading !

[@DPAmicrophones]

Have you had a look at the 2028 Handheld Microphone? www.dpamicrophones.com/handheld/2028-vocal-mic?productId=4055&combinations=63:2239&wirelesssystem=&exeptionCategoryId=0&accessories=&wiredorwireless=&idList=4060

[@frankmajibwene4467]

I need one of those

[@UrbaNSpiel]

Good input

[@mohamadgholami9026]

Thank you.

[@hogartz]

what is THE best headset mic on a market? i wanna use it with voice actors, im sic of big mics

[@DPAmicrophones]

In that scenario - no bleed from other sound sources - we would recommend that you try our 4466 omni headset with CORE preamp technology and the new super-flexible and comfortable mounting system: www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4466-core-omnidirectional-headset-microphone

[@hogartz]

@@DPAmicrophones is it the best on a market, or just good enough? 700euro seems kinda low price, for THE best mic. Frequency response is perfect, though. And i have preamps btw, so

[@DPAmicrophones]

We think of it as the best you can get in that category, but of course we're biased. We'd recommend if you find a local dealer that may be able to demo one for you - or maybe even let you try one in the field before deciding. You can make a search for a DPA dealer in your country here: www.dpamicrophones.com/where-to-buy

[@nidhipatel8001]

Which one microphone should be compatible with phone for zoom Meetings and camera too

[@DPAmicrophones]

Any of our miniature or subminiature headset or lav mics would be great. But you'd need our MMA-A audio interface for the iPhone as well to connect.

[@MrSamkataman]

Do I need to buy additional equipment or accessories when I purchase this microphone? I'm an itinerant preacher and I don't have anything!

[@DPAmicrophones]

You obviously need a speaker/PA system, and if you do not want to be restrained by a cord, a wireless transmitter/receiver system is also recommended.

[@TheDarkStream]

Which microphone would you recommend for studio coverage of esports tournaments? I'm guessing omnidirectional, but I can see an argument for directional if the coverage booth is open and the audience background comes through. Thoughts?

[@DPAmicrophones]

Hello, You are right. If it is a noisy environment, a directional will give you are more clean signal. This could be for instance our 4488 - www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4488-core-directional-headset-microphones But with a omni you will get an overall better signal. Since the headset will be placed so close to the sound source (your mouth), there is a natural dampening of the audience background. But it really depends on how loud the audience is at the microphone. Check out the 6066 www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/6066-subminiature-headset-microphone Or the 4466 www.dpamicrophones.com/headset/4466-core-omnidirectional-headset-microphone Does this help? Kind regards DPA Microphones

[@ninasdeng]

​@@DPAmicrophonesthat was clear and pleasent, thank you! I like to play around, open air, streets, squares, gardens... guitar and vocals. Currently using an economic headset, needing an upgrade. Three questions: About phantom? Is it needed using PA ampli like Roland Cube or Bose S1pro+? Omnidirectional could cause some issues like larsen, while standing close to the ampli? And I didn't get what model are the most stable in active performances, I recently discovered acro-yoga and enjoying singing upsidedown 🙃

[@adamburka6895]

Hallo! Which one do you think has the best sound? Which one doesn't move while moving? I play on a synthesizer. I have a shure sm 54, but the capsule always moves and so the sound is never the same. Thx

[@DPAmicrophones]

Hi Adam. They all sounds great. With the mounts on 4466 and 4488 the mic position will stay fixed. The difference between the two models is that 4466 is an omni and 4488 is directional. If you pay on a stage with loud monitors and drums on the stage, we'd recommend the directional 4488 to minimise bleed from other sound sources.

[@HaharuRecords]

Why do even someone will use ominidirectionl headset mic when he only needs his voice? (and which is why its all attached to head)

[@musakeskin2471]

What is your review for this microphone?What is your review for this microphone? Sennhiser hsp essentinal omni- begie headsat microphone ???

[@MartMadison]

Im using SONY UWP-D27 system. Can anybody recommend a good headset microphone for that system? I think that Sony is using the proprietary connection, so all 3.5mm don't work.

[@DPAmicrophones]

We have this 3.5 mm TRS locking adapter for SOny, but I am not sure if it is compatible with the UWP-D27 bodypack.

[@DPAmicrophones]

www.dpamicrophones.com/accessories/adapter-for-sony-freedom-wrt-805-x

[@MartMadison]

what is the adapter's name? @@DPAmicrophones

[@DPAmicrophones]

The item number is DAD6019.

[@ytonaona]

Still something I'm not sure about. Why would someone ever want an omnidirectional headset microphone ? Obviously the goal of a headset microphone is to pick up your own voice and not the ambient noise. So why are there omnidirectional headset microphones ? He said that in s controlled environment, like a studio, he would use an omnidirectional one. Is it because omnidirectional ones are better in picking up the whole range of one's voice ?

[@DPAmicrophones]

@ytonaona In general terms an omni mic will give you the best audio. It is the poler pattern that will provide the most flat and uniform response across all frequencies. That combined with beeing the absolute best placement to capture the voice, an omni headset will be the best choice if you do not have other challenges to worry about. The great thing about the placement is that you are very close to the sound source, so other sound sources are relatively quiet compared to the main signal. That beeing said, there can be plenty of reasons where an directional headset is the best choice. A directional will give you even more difference in main signal (the voice) and all the other sounds in the scene. So the question is always, is the proximity enough to mute other sound sources or do you need that extra isolation of a directional mic at the cost of some clarity in the signal. Pros & cons.

[@ytonaona]

@@DPAmicrophones Thank you very much. I'll soon participate in a spectacle for children. It's a hybrid spectacle : storytelling + music. On stage there will be a full band and me the storyteller. Most of the time when I speak they don't play full power and vice versa. But there are many times where they do play when I speak, for sound effects/background soundscape and also when we fade in/fade out respectively. So that when they are finishing and fading out their song I already start speaking. And when my part of text is about to end, they already fade in the next song. They have drums, keyboards, bass, saxophone. Plus some voice mics. There are "returns" (or however you call the speakers to hear yourself. I'm a beginner in all of that) on stage for each of us. With everything you said and I've read, it seems a directional (cardioid) headset mic would be the best for me ? In summary, it's a live performance, there are instruments everywhere, my voice needs to be isolated and clear from the rest, children in the public may laugh, scream, talk etc, and I'm moving on stage. What do you think? I only see two cons: - As a storyteller I would have liked the whole spectrum of my voice to be heard. - I'm moving on stage and I read somewhere that in that case an omni is easier to set up in the mix, because it anyway receives sound from everywhere. While a directional is , well, very directional and since I'm moving I might get different input at different times depending on where I'm located. Example: it could be that the back (dead) end of my directional mic (facing outwards) is cutting out a guitar next to me (as it should), but when I move on stage, it could be that the opening side of my mic is pointing right at the guitar and at my mouth (guitar being on the same direction). What are your thoughts ?

[@DPAmicrophones]

@@ytonaona Sounds like you would benefit from directional headset in that use case. If you choose to use a DPA directional headset such as the 4488 you will absolutely hear the full spectrum of your voice (:

[@ytonaona]

@@DPAmicrophones Thank you very much for your kind help. And once again, the video is amazing. 🙏

[@NDSlivechanderiya4818]

Great divese

[@adhokshajakrishnadas9408]

Hi! I need such a mic only but want to connect it to external speakers (to be used in large seminar hall) and to the iphone also for doing youtube live. Can you suggest a solution? Or any transmitter receiver set which can give me xlr output as well as 3.5 mm traditional TRS/TRRS output?

[@DPAmicrophones]

We have our MMA-A which could be a solution. It connects both to iPhone and laptop. www.dpamicrophones.com/accessories/mma-a-digital-audio-interface

[@rachaelmbote5363]

Hi me too need one for preaching where can we get one

[@DPAmicrophones]

Please find your country and a list of local dealers here: www.dpamicrophones.com/where-to-buy

[@udayvirsingh1286]

Explicitly explained...

[@mikhaillinberg9568]

[@willdatsun]

44 66 was my number.... but now someone else has that number

[@dannythemedic]

"you hear the difference"...

[@Dead_Hitori]

If only they didnt cost 800+ dollars

[@Vipa567]

I wonder, why can you never get this quality mic in a headphone mics? The quality in those mics is always so awful.

[@car5car5]

uSELESS video doesn't show how to connect mike

[@DPAmicrophones]

Hi. Sory you feel that way, but the video is all about choosing the right type of headset in various situations. It was not meant as a tutorial on how to set up and connect the headsets in detail.