{"product_id":"sennheiser-hme-26-broadcast-headset-electret-mic","title":"Sennheiser HME 26 Broadcast Headset, Electret Mic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-luminous-fast-follows stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a3ddedd7c1665dd1\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSennheiser HME 26 Professional Dual-Sided On-Ear Broadcast Headset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Sennheiser HME 26 is a premium, lightweight closed-back supra-aural (on-ear) broadcast headset designed specifically for professional commentators, radio personalities, and television studio operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile the dynamic version (HMD series) is built for high-noise sports arenas, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003e\"E\" designation\u003c\/b\u003e specifies that this model is outfitted with a high-performance \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eelectret condenser microphone capsule\u003c\/b\u003e. This configuration provides an extended high-frequency tracking curve and excellent transient response, matching the clarity of standalone studio microphones while maintaining the comfort of a lightweight boomset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Acoustic and Operational Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-297\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-447\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-447\"\u003ePre-Polarized Electret Capsule Integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-447 citation-end-447\"\u003e Powered by an elite condenser element optimized specifically for high-definition vocal tracking (\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"40\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003e$40\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-446 citation-end-446\"\u003e to \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"20,000\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003e$20,000\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-445 citation-end-445\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its high sensitivity ensures crystal-clear speech articulation, making it highly favored for quiet control rooms and outdoor news reporting. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-298\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-444\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-444\"\u003eHighly Directional Cardioid Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-444 citation-end-444\"\u003e The microphone boom utilizes a unidirectional cardioid pickup arc.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It isolates the presenter's voice while rejecting off-axis background room reflections and noise, significantly reducing the risk of acoustic feedback loop issues near studio monitor speakers. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-299\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003eTriple-Setting ActiveGard Hearing Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443 citation-end-443\"\u003e Equipped with a built-in protective ActiveGard limiting circuit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Accessible via a physical switch mechanism under the ear cup shroud, it lets operators choose between three protection thresholds (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"242\"\u003eOff\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003e95 dB\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"257\"\u003e110 dB SPL\u003c\/b\u003e) to shield their ears from sudden communication line blasts or signal feedback loops. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-300\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Piece Mechanical Split Headband:\u003c\/b\u003e Uses an automatically opening split headband structure that spreads apart to shift clamping pressure away from the sensitive crown of the skull. \u003cspan class=\"citation-442 citation-end-442\"\u003eA wide, solid padding wrap is also included in the box for engineers who prefer a traditional single-band profile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwiveling Ear Cup for Single-Side Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with a heavy-duty mechanical hinge that allows the active ear cups to be flipped away from either ear instantly. This enables single-ear tracking of local venue cues without removing the entire headset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModular Cable-II Architecture Base:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships directly from the factory without an attached cable. The headset features a specialized multi-pin connector socket at the base of the cup, enabling seamless integration with Sennheiser's \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003eCable-II series\u003c\/b\u003e (such as the XLR-3\/1\/4\" combo or XLR-4F variants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Specifications Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Specification Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Reference Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003eHME 26 (Dual-Sided Electret)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlobal Design Concept\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003eDual-Sided Ear Cups \/ Closed-Back \/ Supra-Aural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeadphone Driver Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e64 Ohms\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard Variant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeadphone Audio Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003e6 Hz to 18,000 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeadphone Output Sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003e105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicrophone Transducer Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\"\u003ePre-Polarized Electret Condenser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicrophone Pickup Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,1,0\"\u003eCardioid (Unidirectional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicrophone Audio Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0\"\u003e40 Hz to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicrophone Open-Circuit Sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0\"\u003e16 mV\/Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActiveGard Protection Modes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,1,0\"\u003eSwitchable: Off \/ 95 dB SPL \/ 110 dB SPL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNet Structural Weight (No Cable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,11,1,0\"\u003eUltra-lightweight \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003e200 grams (7.05 oz)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn the Box: Production Package Inventory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-301\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-441\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-441\"\u003e1 x Sennheiser HME 26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-441 citation-end-441\"\u003e Dual-Sided Headset\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 x Broad Single Headband Converting Cushion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 x High-Density Foam Microphone Windscreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-302\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-440 citation-end-440\"\u003e1 x HZS 11 Cable Attachment Anchor Clip\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-303\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-439 citation-end-439\"\u003e1 x Soft Protective Fabric Drawstring Pouch\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-304\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-438 citation-end-438\"\u003e1 x Technical Operation Manual\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e(Note: Connection cables are sold separately according to studio connection types).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eField Configuration and Power Management Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplying Bias Power to the Electret Capsule:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the HME 26 utilizes a condenser microphone element rather than a dynamic one, the capsule requires electrical bias power to operate. When using standard combination cables (like the Cable II-X3K1), ensure that \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"264\"\u003eP12 to P48 Phantom Power\u003c\/b\u003e is turned on at your audio console, camera body, or intercom base station. If phantom power is turned off on that channel, the dual-sided headphones will still play monitoring audio perfectly, but the microphone will not register a signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" id=\"p-rc_7ebd720081f5d7c2-305\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-437\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-437\"\u003ePrecise Mechanical Boom Adjustments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-437 citation-end-437\"\u003e The flexible microphone boom arm can be swiveled 270 degrees, allowing the headset to be worn with the microphone extending from either the left or right ear cup.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e For clean vocal tracking without air interference, use the flexible middle portion of the boom to place the capsule roughly 2 centimeters out from the side of your mouth, ensuring the mic grille faces toward your lips rather than straight ahead. This prevents sudden breath blasts from causing low-frequency vocal popping on your broadcast line. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52073364717870,"sku":"SEN-700320","price":11677.1,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/SEN-700320_2b1e0438-15e3-484f-b6fc-43815d26c0aa.jpg?v=1782466386","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/sennheiser-hme-26-broadcast-headset-electret-mic","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}