AKG HSC 271

The new HSC 271. Studio quality at its best. AKG's professional headset HSC 271 has been designed for broadcast and recording use. Derived from the proven K 271 MkII Studio headphones, the HSC 271 is available with a condenser microphone. In addition to excellent comfort, optimum ambient-noise attenuation, and outstanding audio quality, the HSC 271 uses the same proven detachable cable as the Studio Series headphones. So should a cable become defective under the enormous stress of day-to-day broadcast work, it can be replaced quickly and without any tools. The flexible microphone arm swivels through a 270-degree arc and mutes the microphone automatically as you move it up - no need to fumble for a mute button! Also, you can wear the microphone to the left or right of your mouth depending on your preferences or available space. Commentators, off-camera moderators, camera operators, or sound engineers - AKG professional headsets are always the perfect tools for any application in professional audio and satisfy every user's personal preferences. New color trim According to AKG's successful studio headphones K 271 MkII the new HSC 271 also gives a modern look-and-feel. Optimum ambient-noise attenuation The proven closed-back design ensures a high ambient-noise attenuation for loud enviroment but also avoids signal bleeding of the headphones. Flexible microphone arm for left or right-hand use Swiveling through 270 degrees, the microphone arm allows you to place the microphone on the left or right of your mouth. Automatic microphone muting Noiseless microswitches automatically activate the microphone when the swivel is in an "ON" position. In any other position the microphone is muted automatically. This allows the user control the microphone signal easily and intuitively. Shock mounted microphone capsule The elastic suspension attenuates mechanical noise appreciably and prevents the capsule from damage. Detachable cables In addition to excellent comfort, optimum ambient-noise attenuation, and outstanding audio quality, the HSC 271 uses the same proven detachable cable as the Studio Series headphones. So should a cable become defective under the enormous stress of day-to-day broadcast work, it can be replaced quickly and without any tools. New cable sets Due to the big demand on the market AKG now offers new cable versions for a wide range of applications like ENG/EFP, studio, conferencing and intercom applications but also sports commentators, off-camera moderators, podcasting and VoIP.