RØDE HS1 Headset Mic Review
Here’s a look at the HS1-P headset mic from RØDE. The HS1 was connected directly to my Sony EX1 camera using the Micon-5 XLR adapter for most of the review. There is a part where I run the mic using the plug in power supplied by the Sony D-50, and connect using the Micon-2 3.5mm connector. So all the RØDE lavs can be recorded into small recorders with no XLR inputs like the Zoom H1 as long as they supply plug in power. Pick one up here: dvestore.com/products/Rode-HS1%252dB-Headset-Mic.html
Seems like a real quality headset mic!
Sounds great!
Thanks for the review, Chad! I’ll be getting two of these!
0:47 – bugs doin’ it! lol
Thank you.
Now that’s what I call a review! Really well done!
@tokiozelda Thanks! That’s what I do….
You’re in the wrong industry! You’re a pretty good singer!
I just received mine in the mail, set it up and am testing it out. On first review, it doesn’t seem to sound as deep and rich as your voice does in this video. Also, my Macbook fan is really quiet at the moment, but the mic is still picking it up and other atmospheric sounds which I was hoping would be gone. In recording this video, did you do anything special to the audio track, or was it straight into the mic? Any suggestions for me?
@allenm541 So I’ve discovered that the HS1 isn’t receiving Phantom Power. However, it should be, my audio interface works fine with my other condenser microphones and has 48V phantom power turned on. I’m using the Micon-5 adapter, which is listed in the specs as working with any 3-pin XLR with phantom power, which is what I have, but not working… did you run across any problems like this?
@allenm541 I use the Micon-5 adapter, and it converts 48v Phantom down to plug-in power, which is what all the Rode lavs need. It works for me. Contact Rode with your issue, as they are very responsive, and will send you a replacement right out. But test your gear first to make sure you are actually delivering 48v on the channel.
@ChadWork1 Hi, thanks for responding. I played with it for several hours and found out that what I was hearing was not actually the headset mic, but my internal mic on my Macbook! (No wonder I wasn’t as impressed haha)… looks like I either received a faulty Micon adapter or a faulty headset mic. I’m guessing the adapter, so I ordered the Micon-2 and I’ll give that a spin instead of the Micon-5 and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
If I can have your Rode HS1 you can borrow my wife for a weekend.
@OJOdin Hmmmmm… Could be fun!