- Pristine audio quality
- Mics selected for sensitivity within ±1.5 dB
- Inconspicuous mic placement
- Lightweight and flexible headset
- Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
“GFN Alex”: One actor is talking; another actor is listening (wearing the binaural microphones). During this scene they both put their heads into a cardboard box. The audience now experiences being in that box as well.
Binaural recording is a technique that uses two microphones to create an immersive 3D stereo sound experience for the listener. When correctly accomplished, these recordings allow the listener to hear sounds like they are actually in the same position as the person who did the actual recording.
Binaural recordings differ from more well-known stereo techniques because binaural uses two omnidirectional mics positioned close together (as if in a listeners ears) to replicate the sound pick up of the human ear as close as possible. Stereo on the other hand, use cardioid microphones with a larger space between them.
Online media – including Facebook, Google and others who are making an effort to create more appealing products, including immersive sound could benefit from binaural recording. Film recordists are using binaural techniques to gather content they can use for atmospheric sounds. In addition, podcasts using the binaural technique can provide content that is much more immersive and alive compared to traditional techniques.
Adjusting frame size
Before adjusting the frame size, you need to loosen the braided sleeving covering the cable. Remove the clothing clip, grab the bottom of the sleeving and pull it gently upwards, smoothing it up the entire length of the cable to make it loose at the top.
To increase the frame size, hold the cable and frame behind the earhooks and slowly pull the earhooks away from each other to the desired size.
To decrease the frame size, hold the coils on the headset frame and slowly pull the coils away from each other to the desired size.
After making the frame adjustments, starting from the top, smooth the entire sleeving back down the cable. Replace the clothing clip.
Mounting on the head
Place the microphones gently in your ear canals. They should not be pressed tightly into the ears because this might affect the sound. Make sure the earhooks sit comfortably and securely around the ears.
Adjusting the cable
To make sure the microphones stay in place, use the clothing clip. This relieves the weight of the cable on the headset. Make a little loop with the cable so there is enough slack to turn your head from side to side.
With DAD6001-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
4560 Frequency response
Typical response of a 4560 Binaural Headset Microphone
Typical directional characteristics of a 4560 Binaural Headset Microphone