Introduction
The Audio-Technica PRO 8HEx is a dynamic headset that promises an immersive audio experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike. In this review, we delve into its design, sound quality, comfort, and overall performance to help you make an informed decision.
Design
The PRO 8HEx boasts a sleek and ergonomic design that sits comfortably on the head. The adjustable headband ensures a secure fit, and the flexible boom microphone allows for easy positioning. The lightweight build contributes to extended wearing comfort during long sessions.
Sound Quality
Crystal-Clear Audio
The headset delivers crystal-clear audio, capturing every nuance of sound with precision. The dynamic element offers a rich and detailed response across the frequency spectrum. Whether you’re a musician, podcaster, or gamer, the PRO 8HEx ensures an immersive experience with its excellent sound reproduction.
Effective Noise Isolation
The closed-back design provides effective noise isolation, blocking out ambient sounds and allowing you to focus on your audio tasks. This feature is particularly beneficial for live performances and recording sessions, where unwanted noise can be a significant hindrance.
Comfort
Extended Comfort
The PRO 8HEx prioritizes comfort, making it suitable for prolonged use. The plush ear cushions and adjustable headband distribute pressure evenly, reducing fatigue during extended wear. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals who require comfort during long recording sessions or live performances.
Performance
Durable Build
Constructed with durability in mind, the PRO 8HEx withstands the rigors of daily use. The robust build ensures longevity, making it a reliable choice for professionals who demand durability from their equipment.
Versatile Connectivity
The headset offers versatile connectivity options, compatible with a range of audio devices. Whether you’re connecting to a mixer, audio interface, or gaming console, the PRO 8HEx ensures a seamless and hassle-free connection.
Pros:
- Sleek and ergonomic design
- Crystal-clear audio reproduction
- Effective noise isolation
- Extended comfort for prolonged use
- Durable build for long-term reliability
- Versatile connectivity options
Cons:
- The cable could be longer for added convenience
- Limited color options may not suit all preferences
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Audio-Technica PRO 8HEx stands out as a reliable and versatile headset that delivers on both performance and comfort. Its crystal-clear audio reproduction, effective noise isolation, and durable build make it a valuable companion for professionals in various audio-related fields. While a longer cable and more color options would be appreciated, the PRO 8HEx remains a solid choice for those seeking a dynamic and comfortable audio solution.
Gerardo Albarrán Soto –
Prefered a wired headset to another wireless set up or a mic stand Haven’t used extensively yet but so far it seems comfortable and works well.
Cicciobaliccio –
Sounds boxy not natural.
alan –
Premetto che la marca è un sinonimo di buoni prodtti per quanto riguarda sia la parte microfonica che le cuffie, quindi nell’acquisto si va abbastanza sul sicuro. Posseggo già un ottimo AT 2035 cardiodide per studio recording e quindi cercando un micorofono wired per poter avere le mani libere suonando chitarra o tastiera e registrando in presa diretta la scelta è ricaduta su questo prodotto che, pur non essendo un fulmine di guerra per la registrazione voce, è un ottimo compromesso tra live e studio recording. Ma le 3 stelle sono per un elemento che giudico assai preoccupante, ovvero la sezione del cavo del jack che è molto, ma molto, sottile e la preoccupazione consequenziale che, visto che è costruito in modo da non poterlo sostituire, se si rompe addio microfono con conseguente perdita secca dei 100 euro circa del costo. Da una casa così seria mi sarei aspettato che la sezione di cavo dal mic al jack fosse staccabile e quindi facilmente sostituibile.
JARELLANO –
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What I like:
Good sound
Can be used hands free
Construction quality is fine
Comfortable to wear
What could be better:
I feel the cable is not too sturdy so I better be careful
R. Struk –
I just used this microphone for a jam. I didn’t get any feedback from it, so the pattern is nice and tight. I see a lot of reviews saying that the band is really tight. In the instructions, it says to wear the band at the base of the neck, and the pads at the temples. I did this, and it fit my head comfortably. I think you’re not supposed to wear the band at the top of your head like a headband.
Henry –
arrivé en panne genial !
Karen –
I’ve had one of these units for a decade, and it’s served me well, faithfully and without fault. I love that it’s dynamic and cardioid—makes it less fragile and more tonally consistent, and sound quality is very usable for live performance. But I figured it was time to replace, as mine had lost all its foam and probably was losing some fidelity from age and use. I bought this replacement, but the quality is NOT the same as the prior one. It sounded tinny and had lower output. An A-B test against the first mic (during a stage sound check, unfortunately) confirmed it was defective, so I sent it back for a refund. I give three stars because it’s a great mic—when it’s fully functional. But if this is any indication of the QC process, I’d be wary before buying in a situation where it’s time sensitive.
Fairylover78 –
I have been using this microphone for about a month with my voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional). I’ve been very pleased with the performance – it’s comfortable to wear and accurately recognizes my speech (it’s paired with an Andrea USB soundcard). I previously used a Sennheiser mike, and I like the Audio-Technica better. In my experience, the accuracy of the Audio-Technica is every bit as good as the Sennheiser at less than half the cost, and the connection between the Audio-Technica microphone and the Andrea soundcard is not nearly as temperamental (I had real issues with this with my old Sennheiser mike, which had to be plugged into the Andrea USB soundcard “just right” or the connection failed). The only thing I would note was a surprise with this product is the size of the actual microphone – it’s larger than I expected, and when the foam ball windscreen is placed over the microphone, it’s almost like having a ping-pong ball in front of your mouth. I’m exaggerating (somewhat), but it just took a little getting used to. But I’ve also concluded that if I’m going to wear a headset microphone at work, I’ve pretty much given up on worrying about whether I look like I’m working at Command Control. All that matters is that the product works, and works well – and this certainly fits the bill.
D. Weiss –
Lo tuve que devolver por qué no cumplió con mis expectativas
Ryuji Suzuki –
This microphone is performing very well for Dragon speech recognition software. One tricky part is being a dynamic microphone. Dynamic microphones do not require a bias, do not include an amplifier inside, and produce small amplitude signals. Majority of consumer electronic products have a microphone input that expects an electric condenser microphone, which includes a tiny preamp built into the microphone capsule and produces 10 to 50 times larger amplitude signals compared to this product. So, if you just buy this microphone and plug into whatever equipment you have without paying attention, you may be disappointed. But if your equipment is designed to work well with a dynamic microphone, you will be very happy.
Regarding sound quality, compared within the class of dynamic microphones, the voice lacks the warm quality of a vocal microphone, which uses a larger diaphragm and is not as sharply directional. You might want to use an equalizer to adjust the sound quality to your taste; a flat output from this microphone is thinner than what people expect from an excellent vocal microphone.
One reason to use a dynamic microphone for speech recognition, podcast, voiceover, and other speech communication applications, in spite that most electronic devices expect an electric condenser microphone, is much better suppression of the ambient noise. In particular, this hyper cardioid microphone is sharply directive in its sensitivity. I am very happy with this aspect of this microphone for my application.
JARELLANO –
I’ve only been using it for a couple of weeks and I can say that for the price, they are spectacular. I ordered two and a friend and I were testing them out while we watched a game. On playback the vocals were rich and crisp, the levels were great and you couldn’t even hear the hockey game going on six feet away.
Knocked one star off for a poor overall design of the product. The mic at the end of the headset works great. Everything else about it could’ve been designed better. The headset is NOT ADJUSTABLE which is a major inconvenience if you’re head is smaller or bigger than the designers supposed heads would be. That’s the only glaring flaw with the design.
But it’s not the only flaw. The mic-arm is adjustable, but not in a very logical way. It doesn’t seem like the designers considered that many people would want the mic off to one side of their mouth and designed it instead to maximize the “nasal exhale” sound interference.
It’s still a phenomenal headset microphone for the price and the audio quality makes up for the ergonomic issues. I would (and will) but another of the same model in the future).