Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset with Cardioid Dynamic Boom Microphone

I love to stream to twitch, but I hate using a mic that's attached to the desk. Because of how much I move at the computer, I always find myself leaving the sweet spot of any desk attached microphone. Headsets work great for me, but outside of some sennheiser headsets, I found the mics were always lacking. That's when I tried the BPHS1 and after using them for almost a year, they have been PERFECT for me.The headset's themselves sound great. If you have used headsets like the Audio Technica M50x then the sound quality will be familiar to you. I'm happy with the way the mids and highs sound, and the bass has a very good punchiness to it. I really like the sound quality coming from them.Comfort wise I wasn't a fan of the smaller ear pads that came with the unit, and quickly purchased more pillowy pleather pads and have really enjoyed them. I plan on eventually getting the velour pads, but really haven't been in any rush as the pillow pads have been really comfortable for over 2000 hours of usage already.Be warned, the cable is long, and also heavy'ish, so it will snap a lot and also sometimes just feel in the way. I've rolled over it so many times which can be annoying, fortunately it hasn't been damaged yet.The kicker for this headset is the mic. I absolutely ADORE this mic. Because it's a dynamic mic, once you get it setup right, it has great sound isolation along always being in your sweet spot as you move around. It makes streaming SO much more convenient. While doing testing of the headset, my friend said it pretty much sounded like an Audio Technica At2020 or At2030 mic being used with the headset. After thousands of hours of twitch streaming, the mic still sounds and I get many compliments on how it sounds.The headset seems pretty expensive, but if you think how much it would be to purchase a At2030 along with a headset, the price is a lot more reasonable. I purchased 2 used ones from Amazon for about 60% the normal price and it really made them that much more worth it. One set is paired with a Rode Procaster and the other a Audient Evo 4 and both have been wonderful.

I absolutely love the quality of this headset. The versatility of the XLR and TRS plugs makes it compatible with nearly any system I use, which is a big plus. The audio performance is superb, and the fit is quite comfortable for extended use.While the cable length can sometimes be a bit cumbersome, it’s manageable and doesn’t detract from the overall experience. Overall, the Audio-Technica BPHS1 is a stellar buy that I highly recommend.

Headphones and mic performed perfectly for my on-air application. The cable is five miles long! Going to shorten it up. Wiring instructions included in box. I would have prefered more cushiony ear pads but I will replace them when the time comes. Overall, yes, five stars. Buy them, you'll love them.

I spent the last couple of hours experimenting with this headphone/mic, and I've finally got the pre-amp and dynamics processing adjustments to my liking. This is a great product.I should have made this investment years ago. It would have saved me several thousand dollars trying to find the right microphone for my studio setup and recording style. I narrate audio books in one of the bedrooms at my home. I've treated the room as much as I can afford, but the fact is that I live in a typical metropolitan neighborhood with cars passing by, lawnmowers and blowers going and commercial and military aircraft buzzing the area on a regular basis. In the past, the only time I have been able to record in piece and quiet has been between the hours of midnight and 4:30 AM. But with the BPHS1 headphone/mic, I can record most anytime, unless my neighbor is mowing the lawn, or the jet planes are specifically strafing my house.The BPHS1 doesn't have the nuance and versatility of the Neumann TLM 102, but I only need the BPHS1 for one thing and one thing only: narrate audio books. In that capacity, it's able to keep up with the Heil PR40 and the Shure SM7B. And if I were doing podcasts, the BPHS1 would be the go-to mic above all the others.One thing I've noticed, which can be annoying if you're not used to it, is the fact that approximately the first foot of cord coming from the headphone is very sensitive to vibration. Whenever it brushes up against anything--including my shoulder and the desk in front of me--I can hear the rumble in the headphones and in the recording. To alleviate this noise, I have to sit perfectly still and try not to move my head while recording. I've also noticed that with the headphones placed squarely on my head, even the movement of my jaw causes rumble (albeit not nearly as noticeable).I bought the BPHS1 new, but at a greatly reduced price because the box had been opened. All the parts were there, and there were no marks or damage to the equipment. Additionally, the warranty is good for a year.So there you are. I'll update this review in about six months, but until then, I love the BPHS1. My setup includes a Universal Audio Twin Duo with Thunderbolt, Cloud Lifter, Rolls headphone amp. I record using Logic Pro X.UPDATE SEPTEMBER 4, 2017.I found a work-around that alleviates the rumble cause when the cord rubs against anything, and the rumble caused when my jaw moves. I looped the first three or four inches of cord where it comes out of the headphone then zip-tied it to the ear cup swivel. This prevents the cord from hanging to low and touching my shoulder as it exits the ear cup. Next, I draped the first foot of cord over something nearby on the desk. This prevents the sensitive part of the cord from touching my chest, my arm or the desk. The other nine or ten feet of cord can hang free or sit on top of the desk because this portion isn't sensitive to vibration. Finally, I place the headphone on my head so that the cup with the boom mic rests on my temple while the other cup rests over my ear as it normally would. That seems to have cured the "jaw rumble" completely. True, I only hear out of one headphone, which isn't pretty, but it's the best solution I could find. By the way, I've tried rolling off the lower frequencies, filtering the lower frequencies, etc., but none of those options seem to have any effect.

I ended up returning because of the price. Not because anything was wrong with it. I just found one better suited for my podcast needs.