Audio Technica PRO8HEx Headworn Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone with XLR Connection

Headworn Hi-Energy hypercardioid dynamic microphone for low-impedance inputs. Attached 7.2 ft cable with XLRM*-type output connector. Includes cable clip and 2 windscreens.

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"Excellent alternative to wireless mikes."

Feature:
It's very light weight and I didn't need a long cord but that wouldn't be a problem if I needed one. I wish it had a switch. At the end of my concerts I move around and I have to take the thing off which so far has resulted in a loud thump and scratching sound. I have to grab for the mixer now. A switch would be nice.

Quality:
It seems to be a little light weight but that's also an advantage. I always have backups for almost everything. Right now that's a stand mike. I'm a sax player so the vocal stand mike gets in my way. I am always on the road traveling somewhere to gigs and I can't go back for something.

Value:
yes

Desirability:
I don't wear it around my head because I often have a hat on so I put it around my neck outside my coller. It doesn't interfere with my sax neckstrap since it's lite weight too

Sound:
I think the sound is pretty good. I read another review before purchasing the mike that panned the sound. There advantages to stand mikes but for what I needed this is pretty good. It tends to pop without the included wind shields.

Ease of Use:
works good for me.

Support:
no problems

Overall:
I was originally going to go wireless but since I am only a couple of feet from my mixer the cord length and all the extra junk I would have to carry for wireless makes wireless less than attractive although it has it's advantages too. I will order another one soon.

Submitted: 2/15/2008

Style of Music: Big Band, Dixie, Combo, Singles

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"Overall, A Rock-Solid, Steady Performer. Audio Technica Pro8HeX."

Feature:
The Audio Technica Pro8HeX is a wired headset, and has a handy clip for making sure the wire doesn't get in the way. I use mine for backing vocals while drumming with my band, Scream, so I attach the clip to the pocket of my pants, running the wire down my back. There's nothing fancy needed with this mic', and that's what I like.

Quality:
The Audio Technica Pro8HeX is built like a tank. When I first purchased mine 5 years ago, I actually bought 2, one for a back-up, just in case. (I'm somewhat anal like that.) I have yet to break out the backup mic'. The original one has been in use 3 nights a week for five years with absolutley no failures whatsoever.

Value:
Great bang for the buck! Best value in headset microphones on the market today.

Desirability:
Doesn't look sexy, but it's light and comfortable on the head.

Sound:
I've owned the Audio Technica Pro8HeX for 5 years now. Is it gonna sound like an SM-57 or 58? No. But, if you are a singing drummer doing backups, this mic' is a good, solid, if unspectacular option.

Ease of Use:
The Audio Technica Pro8HeX is a solid, steady mic. But like most other headsets, it's going to sound thin. Your soundman (or you) will need to tweak your channel settings on your board. If you have a deeper voice, like me, you'll need to cut some of the highs and boost the bottom end. It'll never sound like an SM-58, but for your dollars spent, the sound is decent, once you tweak it.

Support:
-Have not needed AT support-

Overall:
I've owned the Audio Technica Pro8HeX for 5 years now. Is it gonna sound like an SM-57 or 58? No. But, if you are a singing drummer doing backups, this mic' is a good, solid, if unspectacular option. It never feeds back, it's rock-solid and tough as nails, and light. The sound is a bit thin, but your soundman can dial it in for you by cutting some highs and boosting the bottom end.

Submitted: 3/28/2007

Style of Music: Rock

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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.

Features
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

Technical Info

Element: Neodymium Dynamic

Impedance: 600 ohms

Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

Weight: 2.1 oz. (60 g)

Frequency Response: 200 - 18,000 Hz

Output Connector: XLRM*-type on cable

Open Circuit Sensitivity: -55 dB (1.7 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa

Accessories Furnished: AT8139L large windscreen; AT8139S small windscreen; AT8439 clothing clip

*XLRM= XLR male
Comfortable and lightweight, this headset microphone is hands-free and low cost. Hypercardioid pattern rejects unwanted sounds. Low-impedance; doesn't need phantom power. Includes two windscreens, 7' XLR cable, and clothing clip.

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