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Professional Headset - TV Headset, Radio Headset, Broadcast Applications
HMD 26-II
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Professional Broadcast Headset: dynamic microphone
$ 379.95
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HMD 26-II

The HMD 26-II-100 applies to requirements of demanding broadcast applications for studio or outside productions. The headset is lightweight, provides extra soft ear cushions and headband paddings for outstanding wearing comfort even during long production days.

The closed, supra-aural headphones are dimensioned for high maximum SPL and provide a good passive noise attenuation. They are equipped with the ActiveGard© limiter which protects hearing from sudden volume peaks above 105 dB. It can be activated or deactivated.

Headset is provided with a dynamic hyper-cardiod patterned microphone. The microphone features excellent acoustic performance, a reliable noise suppression and has a shock mounted capsule for absorbing structure born noise. The short flexible part of the boom guarantees right positioning of microphone. Headset is designed for use in loud environment.

Following the modular concept cables, ear cushions and paddings can be replaced easily.

  • Lightweight with extra soft cushions for excellent wearing comfort

  • Accurate and linear sound reproduction for professional Radio and TV applications

  • Microphone provides audio transmission in broadcast quality

  • ActiveGard© (on/off switch) for protected hearing

  • Reliable performance over long lifetime for safe investments

  • Swiveling ear cap for single sided listening

  • Microphone can be worn either on right or left hand side

  • Modular concept of different cables and cushions for highest flexibility

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Specifications
  • Impedance
    100 Ohm (headphones)
    600 Ohm (headphones)
    600 Ohm (headphones)
    600 Ohm (headphones)
    100 Ohm (headphones)
    300 Ohm (microphone)
  • Characteristic SPL
    1 kHz, 1V: 115 dB
    1 kHz, 1V: 107 dB
    1 kHz, 1V: 107 dB
    1 kHz, 1V: 107 dB
    1 kHz, 1V: 115 dB
    1 kHz, 1 mW: 105 dB
  • Max. Sound pressure level (active)
    ActiveGard™ switched off: 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
    ActiveGard™ switched off: 127 dB at 1 kHz, 200 mW
    ActiveGard™ switched off: 127 dB at 1 kHz, 200 mW
    ActiveGard™ switched off: 127 dB at 1 kHz, 200 mW
    ActiveGard™ switched off: 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
  • Weight w/o cable
    approx. 200 g
    approx. 130 g
    approx. 200 g
    approx. 200 g
    approx. 200 g
  • Frequency response (Microphone)
    40 to 16.000 Hz (microphone)
  • Transducer principle (Microphone)
    dynamic, noise-compensating, hyper-cardioid
  • Frequency response (Headphones)
    40 to 16.000 Hz
  • Microphone
    BMD 424
  • THD, total harmonic distortion
    < 0,5 %
  • Contact pressure
    3,9 N
  • Ear coupling
    supra-aural
  • Storage temperature
    - 55°C to 70 °C
  • Operating temperature
    - 15° C to 55 °C
  • Output voltage
    0,4 mV / Pa at 1 kHz
  • Color
    black
  • Transducer principle (headphones)
    dynamic, closed
What's in the Box
  • 1 broadcast headset
  • 1 cable clip
  • 1 large headband padding
  • 1 wind and pop screen
  • 1 manual
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FAQ
  • What is the difference between the HMD 25 & HMD 26 & HMD 26-II models?

    There are many nuances between the HMD 25 and the HMD 26 and the HMD 26-II. The HMD 25 was retired in favor of the HMD 26.  The HMD26 was a step forward, however our professional broadcast customers demanded some feature upgrades and changes to suit how they work best.

    Sennheiser listened to our dedicated users' suggestions, and released the HMD 26-II. The HMD 26-II headset has many upgrades including a redesigned boom arm, and a new cable which drastically reduces handling noise.  



  • What is the maximum SPL of a dynamic microphone?

    It is a common saying that dynamic microphones just have no maximum SPL.
    This saying is not technically exactly correct but for every day use use of dynamic microphones you will not find gain limitations. At SPL levels above 160 dB some mechanical problems might occur (for example the voice coil might crash onto the magnet) but these SPL levels are very hard to find in real world.
    Here at Sennheiser we use dynamic microphones for distortion measurements on loudspeakers at very high sound pressure levels. At Sennheiser we have measured the SPL and THD inside a large 2" driver/horn combination with a MD 421. The max SPL this combination was able to produce was 150 dB and the THD level recorded by a MD 421 was below 1% (produced by the driver not by the mic)
    So as a conclusion we can state the MD 421 has no maximum SPL limitations for practical use. However if using dynamic microphones at high SPL levels a user should be aware that the very high voltage (up to several volts) delivered by the microphone might cause problems when connected to mic preamps.



Downloads

  • Technical Information
    • Cable compatibility for Headset series 26 (HMD 26-II / HMD 26-II-S / HME 26-II) (150 KB) Download

    • Cable compatibility for broadcast headsets (200 KB) Download

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of Conformity HMD 26 / HMD 26-II (660 KB) Download

  • Instruction Manual
    • Instruction manual HMD 26-II / HMDC 26-II / HME 26-II / HD 26 PRO (620 KB) Download

  • Safety instructions and regulatory information
    • Safety Guide HMxx 26_II_600_S__07_2022 (2.5 MB) Download

  • Quick Guides
    • Quick Guide HMD_E_26-II_600_S__07_2022 (540 KB) Download




WARNING (for California residents only): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

CONSUMER ALERT FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS
Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating a microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones