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Audio-Technica PRO 8HEx Hypercardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone, XLR Connector
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Recommended Uses For Product | Singing |
Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | PRO 8HEx |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Professional-quality vocal pickup with hands-free operation Hi-ENERGY® neodymium element for crisp sound reproduction Low-visibility headband provides stable, comfortable fit Pivot-mounted flexible mic boom descends from left or right side 7.2’ (2.2 m) cable permanently attached between microphone and XLRM-type connector Also available as:PRO 8HEcW -- 55" (1. See more |
Compatible Devices | Headphone |
Color | black |
Included Components | microphone |
Polar Pattern | Hyper Cardioid |
About this item
- Offers highly intelligible individual voice reproduction
- Ideal for guitarists, keyboard players, drummers and others who need the use of their hands during performance
- Low-visibility headband and cushioned support pads provide a stable, comfortable fit
- Hi-ENERGY neodymium element for articulate vocal reproduction
- Features a pivot-mounted flexible mic boom that descends from either the left or right side
- Hypercardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source
- 7.2' (2.2 m) cable permanently attached between microphone and XLRM-type connector
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Sold By | Liquid Audio Inc | VOVIGGOL | micwant | Amazon.com | SFT, Inc | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements. |
connectivity tech | XLR | Auxiliary | 2.4G Wireless | USB | — | XLR |
connector type | XLR | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack | USB | — | XLR |
model number | PRO8HEX | — | KM-GWP91 | AT2040USB | XFFZ5P-BLK | SM35-XLR |
material | neodymium | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | — | — | Foam | — |
audio sensitivity | 55 decibels | 52 decibels | 68 decibels | — | — | 130 decibels |
signal-to-noise ratio | 75 decibels | 60 decibels | — | — | 78 decibels | 78 decibels |
hardware platform | — | Television | Smartphone, Laptop, PC | PC | Karaoke Machine | — |
polar pattern | Hyper Cardioid | Unidirectional | Omnidirectional | Unidirectional | — | Unidirectional |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 7.3 x 2.3 inches |
Country of Origin | Japan |
ASIN | B0002H068M |
Item model number | PRO8HEX |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,240 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #31 in Wireless Headset Microphones & Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Color Name | black |
Compatible Devices | Headphone |
Connector Type | XLR |
Material Type | neodymium |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Product Description
Offering highly intelligible individual voice reproduction, the comfortable, lightweight PRO 8HEx is ideal for guitarists, keyboard players, drummers and others who need the use of their hands during performance. Its low-visibility headband and cushioned support pads provide a stable, comfortable fit. Designed for professional quality vocal pickup with hands-free operation, the PRO 8HEx features a pivot-mounted flexible mic boom that descends from either the left or right side.
From the Manufacturer
With state-of-the-art electronics and smooth, clear sound, the Pro Series has earned a reputation for professional quality at an incredibly reasonable price. This rugged, reliable line includes microphones for every budget and application. The PRO-8HEx features:
- Highly intelligible individual voice reproduction designed for professional quality vocal pickup with hands-free operation
- Ideal for guitarists, keyboard players, drummers and others who need the use of their hands during performance
- Low-visibility headband and cushioned support pads provide a stable, comfortable fit
- Pivot-mounted flexible mic boom descends from left or right side
- Hypercardioid polar pattern improves isolation of desired sound source
- Hi-ENERGY neodymium element for articulate vocal reproduction
- 7.2' (2.2 m) cable permanently attached between microphone and XLRM-type connector Specifications
- Elements: Neodymium Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response: 200 - 18,000 Hz
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 600 ohms
- Weight: 2.1 ounces
- Output Connector: XLRM-type on cable
Top Brand: Audio-Technica
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Customers like the performance and weight of the microphone. For example they say it does the job, is very light and portable. Customers appreciate the value and quality of the product. That said some complain about the tightness and comfort.
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Customers like the performance of the microphone. They say it does the job, is fantastic, and works fine with in ear buds. Some mention that the results using Dragon are spectacular, and that it works well for a sing and play at home guy. The microphone works fine and seems fairly neutral. Overall, most are happy with the performance and quality of the product.
"This microphone is performing very well for Dragon speech recognition software. One tricky part is being a dynamic microphone...." Read more
"...The mic at the end of the headset works great. Everything else about it could've been designed better...." Read more
"...I've been very pleased with the performance – it's comfortable to wear and accurately recognizes my speech (it's paired with an Andrea USB soundcard)..." Read more
"...these units for a decade, and it’s served me well, faithfully and without fault...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the microphone. They say it's a decent product, well-built, and worth the price. Some say that it does a good job handing musical vocals, and that the accuracy of the Audio-Technica is astonishing. They also mention that the cord has yet to rip-out, or malfunction, and it'd be comfortable to wear.
"...Good soundCan be used hands freeConstruction quality is fineComfortable to wearWhat could be better:..." Read more
"...with the performance – it's comfortable to wear and accurately recognizes my speech (it's paired with an Andrea USB soundcard)...." Read more
"...I love that it’s dynamic and cardioid—makes it less fragile and more tonally consistent, and sound quality is very usable for live performance...." Read more
"...This mic has held up beautifully on a number of gigs and I am going to purchase a second as a spare for safety...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it's a great alternative to the Shure headset mic and is good for the money.
"...It's still a phenomenal headset microphone for the price and the audio quality makes up for the ergonomic issues...." Read more
"...I am the weak link in my system, now. It is worth every penny. Try it, you'll like it.Update December 16, 2015...." Read more
"...And the price is reasonable...." Read more
"Great alternative buy and I usually get the Shure headset mic but this one has been great so far." Read more
Customers like the weight of the microphone. They mention that it's very light, comfortable to use, and dependable best for the money. Some customers also say that it is portable and easy-to-use headset mic.
"...to be very comfortable and the whole setup to be very light and comfortable to use (and I wear glasses)...." Read more
"Excellent, light-weight, portable and easy-to-use headset mic for intimate performance settings...." Read more
"We use three in my band and they are light and dependable best for the money I've seen or heard this company is the only wireless one I recommend..." Read more
"Lightweight and comfortable! Sound from this mic is really great." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the microphone. Some mention that the sound is great, while others say that it is tinny and lacks the warm quality of a vocal microphone. The environment is too noisy for an equivalent inexpensive lapel mike to work well, and the hearing protection is compromised due to noise leakage at the ear. Some customers also say that the product is defective.
"What I like:Good soundCan be used hands freeConstruction quality is fine..." Read more
"...On playback the vocals were rich and crisp, the levels were great and you couldn't even hear the hockey game going on six feet away...." Read more
"...compared within the class of dynamic microphones, the voice lacks the warm quality of a vocal microphone, which uses a larger diaphragm and is..." Read more
"Sound is very good." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the microphone. Some mention that it is quite comfortable, while others say that the headband is so uncomfortable that they get a headache after half an hour or so. They also mention that the product is touchy and can be a painful experience after just about an hour.
"...Can be used hands freeConstruction quality is fineComfortable to wearWhat could be better:..." Read more
"...I've been very pleased with the performance – it's comfortable to wear and accurately recognizes my speech (it's paired with an Andrea USB soundcard)..." Read more
"...connection made ease of adding it to my recorder, and although not that comfortable, the head apparatus does work for its intended purpose." Read more
"...I did this, and it fit my head comfortably. I think you're not supposed to wear the band at the top of your head like a headband." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the microphone. Some mention that it fits well and is not cheaply made, while others say that it is a little tight and difficult to get comfortable, the strain relief did not fit inside the housing, and the jack could not fit into a laptop.
"...I didn't get any feedback from it, so the pattern is nice and tight. I see a lot of reviews saying that the band is really tight...." Read more
"...with this product is the size of the actual microphone – it's larger than I expected, and when the foam ball windscreen is placed over the microphone..." Read more
"I’ve had one of these units for a decade, and it’s served me well, faithfully and without fault...." Read more
"...the Amazon shipping box it came in, but the next day, the mic was still way too tight...." Read more
Customers dislike the tightness of the microphone. They say that it is not great and looks ugly.
"...Knocked one star off for a poor overall design of the product. The mic at the end of the headset works great...." Read more
"...Needless to say it was an ugly experience and I won't be ordering from these folks again." Read more
"...much a requirement to use the windscreens, which are large and unsightly...." Read more
"...I will update when I have used it some more. Aesthetically it is not great but it performs much better than lighter/smaller headsets that cost $300+" Read more
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Regarding sound quality, compared within the class of dynamic microphones, the voice lacks the warm quality of a vocal microphone, which uses a larger diaphragm and is not as sharply directional. You might want to use an equalizer to adjust the sound quality to your taste; a flat output from this microphone is thinner than what people expect from an excellent vocal microphone.
One reason to use a dynamic microphone for speech recognition, podcast, voiceover, and other speech communication applications, in spite that most electronic devices expect an electric condenser microphone, is much better suppression of the ambient noise. In particular, this hyper cardioid microphone is sharply directive in its sensitivity. I am very happy with this aspect of this microphone for my application.
Good sound
Can be used hands free
Construction quality is fine
Comfortable to wear
What could be better:
I feel the cable is not too sturdy so I better be careful
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
Good sound
Can be used hands free
Construction quality is fine
Comfortable to wear
What could be better:
I feel the cable is not too sturdy so I better be careful
Knocked one star off for a poor overall design of the product. The mic at the end of the headset works great. Everything else about it could've been designed better. The headset is NOT ADJUSTABLE which is a major inconvenience if you're head is smaller or bigger than the designers supposed heads would be. That's the only glaring flaw with the design.
But it's not the only flaw. The mic-arm is adjustable, but not in a very logical way. It doesn't seem like the designers considered that many people would want the mic off to one side of their mouth and designed it instead to maximize the "nasal exhale" sound interference.
It's still a phenomenal headset microphone for the price and the audio quality makes up for the ergonomic issues. I would (and will) but another of the same model in the future).
This mic rejects the snare enough to make mixing a live band with a drummer who sings, doable.
Let me say though, this is not the best sounding mic in the world. There's not many lows, and it's fairly middy. That's okay though because it's backing vocals and a bunch of lows are not necessary for the mission.
It's under a hunderd bucks, man, just buy it!