What is a microphone headset?
The headset microphone, which consists of a microphone mounted to a set of headphones, was originally developed for use in sports broadcasting.UsesMicrophone headsets are widely used by sports broadcasters, live performers, and even telemarketers.Microphone TypeA dynamic, or moving-coil, microphone with a built-in pop filter is most commonly used in sports broadcasting headsets because of its ability to handle loud sound-pressure levels. However, condenser microphones, designed primarily for singers doing live concerts, are also used in microphone headsets.Polar PatternThe microphone component of the headset usually has a unidirectional or an omnidirectional polar pattern. A unidirectional pattern is used to keep out background noise, whereas an omnidirectional pattern is used when background ambience is desired.HeadphonesThe headphones of a microphone headset are specially designed to carry two separate signals—the program content feeds through one headphone while the director conte
