Performance & presentation headset recommendations

[fiza]

We use Audio Technica ATW-2110APwireless microphones. Currently we have lapel mics attached to the bodypacks but I want to look at discreet headsets. Does anyone know any that would work with the bodypacks we have? The bodypacks seem to have a 4 pin connector but I'm not sure what it's called so I have no idea what I should be searching for.

[SamanthaD]

Have a look at these - is this the sort of connection you have? They're pretty standard for Shure and AT I think... (I normally use Sennheiser so can't be sure!)

[fiza]

Have a look at these - is this the sort of connection you have? They're pretty standard for Shure and AT I think... (I normally use Sennheiser so can't be sure!)

Unfortunately that connection doesn't look the same. The connection we have is like this ;

 

[robk]

I think thats a 4 pin Hi-rose. Try these Headset Microphone with Hirose 4 Pin - PULSE | CPC UK

[fiza]

I think thats a 4 pin Hi-rose. Try these Headset Microphone with Hirose 4 Pin - PULSE | CPC UK

 

That looks right!!

 

So I could buy this Headset

 

with this adapter

 

Or this

Edited March 28, 2018 by fiza

[SamanthaD]

I'd probably go the adapter route - gives more options for headsets in the future?

[robk]

That looks right!!

 

So I could buy this Headset

 

with this adapter

 

Or this

 

You could go with the adapter, but looking at the headset you link to the connector is already quite big, I would worry about Jack sockets coming lose and causing pops and bangs.

 

Would work, but personally I would go for the headset to fit rather than the adapter. CPC used to do those headsets with changeable cables (so you could replace the cable depending on belt pack type) but they stopped some years ago.

[robyholmes]

We purchased these:

Ultradisk 4092 Hirose 4 Pin Audio Technica Headworn Microphone Skin Beige At Unipak

 

But there never in stock (Despite it saying they are). Contacted the company and they always tell you more are 'Due soon'.

[fiza]

We purchased these:

Ultradisk 4092 Hirose 4 Pin Audio Technica Headworn Microphone Skin Beige At Unipak

 

But there never in stock (Despite it saying they are). Contacted the company and they always tell you more are 'Due soon'.

 

That's a shame. Same ones I was looking at. Have you managed to source any others at a reasonable cost?

[robyholmes]

That's a shame. Same ones I was looking at. Have you managed to source any others at a reasonable cost?

 

No, I've not called the company in the last couple of weeks so might be worth a call, see if they have a better ETA than just 'Soon'.

[fiza]

No, I've not called the company in the last couple of weeks so might be worth a call, see if they have a better ETA than just 'Soon'.

 

You were right! Just rang them, no stock but should have some in stock in the next 2 weeks. Will ring them again after Easter break unless I source alternate ones.

[fiza]

Some available from China on Ebay but not sure I want to buy https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Pro-Headset-Headworn-Microphone-Hirose-4pin-for-Audio-Technica-Wireless/1464386029

[fiza]

No, I've not called the company in the last couple of weeks so might be worth a call, see if they have a better ETA than just 'Soon'.

After my call they have changed the website to "out of stock".

[SamanthaD]

I would worry about Jack sockets coming lose and causing pops and bangs.

They're lockable 3.5mm jacks - they have a screw connector as part of the assembly. Standard for Sennheiser mics, hence why I'd go with them as they're a lot more available than the moulded type seem to be!