For those looking for the edge in their streaming setup
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, Audio-Technica put themselves at the forefront of innovation again unveiling the world’s first headsets specifically developed to address the needs of live-streaming content creators.
What you need to know:
- Audio-Technica has introduced the first specifically developed streaming headsets.
- The headsets are equipped with the same 45 mm large-aperture drivers from the M50x headphones.
- Both models use a cardioid condenser capsule adopted from their 20 Series microphone designs on a flexible boom arm.
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How have they done this with the new ATH-M50xSTS and ATH- M50xSTS-USB streaming headsets you ask?
Well, the headsets are equipped with the same 45 mm large-aperture drivers that grace the M50x headphones, but it’s the microphone design that truly sets these streaming headsets apart. Both models use a cardioid condenser capsule adopted from their 20 Series microphone designs on a flexible boom arm, allowing for ideal positioning even as you move your head.
The result is “rich, studio-quality vocal presence” without background noise and output at a consistent level. The mic can be muted simply by flipping the boom arm into the up position.
With the same drivers as the monitoring choice of top engineers and audio pros in the M50x, they also come with M50x earpads that “stress audio quality and sound isolation”, and mesh and leatherette earpads that “emphasise breathability and comfort”.
The ATH-M50xSTS uses a 2m (6.6′) permanently attached cable with 3.5mm (1/8″) headphone input (plus 6.3mm (1/4″) adapter) and XLR microphone output. The ATH-M50xSTS-USB uses a 2m (6.6′) permanently attached cable with USB-A connection (and USB-A to USB-C adapter) for plug- and-play connectivity to PCs and Macs.
In addition, the ATH-M50xSTS-USB includes an A/D converter with a sampling rate up to 24-bit/96kHz and sidetone circuitry that lets you hear your voice in the headset (with volume controlled by a dial on the earcup) for a more natural, conversational feel.
Head to Audio-Technica for more information.
