Bubblebee The Sidekick 3 Mono Straight
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Bubblebee
The Sidekick 3 Mono Straight
Product Info
Article Number:
582672
Brand:
Bubblebee
Model:
The Sidekick 3 Mono Straight
Category:
In-Ear Headphones
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sidekick 3 is a solid choice for broadcast, live sound, and stage monitoring where invisibility is key. Its slim design and robust cable are a big win, but don’t expect audiophile sound – it’s designed for clear, intelligible voice and minimal interference, not critical music reproduction. Perfect for talent, presenters, and anyone needing reliable, discreet comms.
Product Description
- Bubblebee The Sidekick 3 Mono Straight
- IFB In-Ear Mono Presenter Earphones
- Designed for invisible use
- Kevlar-reinforced cable
- Very thin and lightweight cable and driver construction
- Driver positioned completely in the ear
- Adaptation to ambient noise via various supplied earplugs
- Frequency range: 100 - 12
- 000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 100.02 dB 1 kHz
- Impedance: 16.91 Ohm 1 kHz
- Cable length: Approx. 120 cm
- 3.5 mm jack connection
- Colour: Transparent
- *Delivery contents: *
- 1x The Sidekick 3 In-Ear-Monitor
- 1x Transport box
- 1x The Satellite eartip (S)
- 1x The Cowbell eartip (M)
- 1x The Christmas Tree eartip (M)
- 2x The Round eartip (1x S
- 1x M)
- 1 x The Gator Clothing clip
- 2x Filter change tool
PROS
- • Kevlar-reinforced cable ensures exceptional durability for stage use.
- • Ultra-thin profile enables discreet, virtually invisible monitoring.
- • Multiple ear tips allow for customized isolation and comfort.
- • Driver placement maximizes sound delivery directly into the ear canal.
CONS
- • Limited frequency response lacks sparkle for extended high-frequency detail.
- • Mono signal restricts stereo imaging, unsuitable for critical listening.
- • 120cm cable length can be restrictive in larger performance spaces.
Product Video
Key Features
Driver Type
Balanced Armature
Drivers
Single
Frequency Range
100 - 12,000 Hz
Impedance
16.91 Ohm
Cable
Kevlar-reinforced, Transparent PVC
Weight
Approximately 12 grams (including cable)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The included tips offer decent isolation, but it's primarily focused on blocking ambient noise rather than complete sound isolation, a trade-off for the slim profile.
Yes, you'll lose the stereo image – everything will be centered. It’s best used with dedicated mono feeds like IFB signals or for voice-only applications.
While technically possible, the cable is tightly integrated with the driver housing. Replacing it is not recommended and could easily damage the unit.
