Riedel AIR-D1 XLR4F
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Riedel
AIR-D1 XLR4F
Product Info
Article Number:
565377
Brand:
Riedel
Model:
AIR-D1 XLR4F
Category:
Headphone/Microphone Combinations
Price:
$429.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Riedel AIR-D1 is a serious piece of kit—the kind you’d see on broadcast teams or stage managers. The audio clarity is top-notch, the mic is laser-focused on your voice, and the build feels incredibly robust. It’s premium-priced, but delivers professional-grade performance for those who need it.
Product Description
- Riedel AIR-D1 XLR4F
- One-Ear Headset (listen-talk combination)
- 270° Rotatable microphone boom for right or left use
- Frequency range earpiece: 100 - 18000 Hz
- Earpiece impedance: 150 Ohm
- SPL listener: 91 dB
- Frequency range microphone: 150 - 10000 Hz
- Impedance microphone: 200 Ohm
- Microphone characteristic: hypercardioid
- Microphone type: NC Dynamic
- Exchangeable ear cushions made of Coolmax material
- Weight: 106 g
- Colour: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Exceptional build quality; German engineering shines through.
- • Coolmax ear cushions offer superior comfort during extended use.
- • Hypercardioid mic rejects off-axis noise effectively for clean audio.
- • Rotatable boom provides adaptable positioning for right or left-handed users.
CONS
- • High impedance earpiece requires a powerful headphone amplifier for optimal sound.
- • Microphone frequency response lacks extreme high-end sparkle for certain vocal styles.
- • The weight, while not excessive, can be noticeable during prolonged wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Headphone Type
Listen-Talk Combination
Driver Size
Unknown (likely around 32mm based on form factor)
Mic Type
NC Dynamic
Mic Pattern
Hypercardioid
Connector
XLR4F
Weight
106 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The hypercardioid pattern provides excellent isolation, minimizing background noise when positioned correctly, but requires careful mic technique to avoid feedback.
The 91dB SPL limit means it'll need a powerful headphone amp to cut through loud environments; a dedicated stage monitor setup is almost essential.
Riedel offers replacements, and Coolmax-compatible cushions from other manufacturers are likely to fit, though official replacements are recommended for optimal performance.
