Headset Microphones

Headset microphones are primarily used for theatre or live speech performances and are sometimes referred to as discreet headsets due to their size, skin toned colours and the way that they are discreetly worn over your ears, around the back of your neck and have a subtly thin mic that is positioned around the cheek area. Similar to a lapel mic, they wirelessly connect to your mixing desk via a wireless radio system. With ever performer having their own head microphone you will require to have multiple radio mic systems.

Discreet headset microphones are the industry standard for theatre, mainly because they allow the performer to move around as much as they like while still giving a consistently clear sound as the mic stays perfectly positioned at their cheek.  Many professional comedians and TV presenters also opt for the use of a headset microphone to free up their hands for performing. All headsets available to buy here are easily adjustable to fit adult heads and some models go small enough to fit a child's head.

Larger head microphones Sennheiser ME3 are more robust headset choice for gym instructors who need to jump about more however due tot he large capsule and wind pop shield it is also preferred choice by some presenters/ announcers for outdoor events where high winds may be a factor.