Sennheiser HMD 26 S

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Sennheiser HMD 26 S

Sennheiser

HMD 26 S

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597166
Model: HMD 26 S
Price: $471.90

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The HMD 26 S is a solid, no-nonsense headset geared towards broadcast, podcasting, and content creation where clear vocal capture is paramount. It's built like a tank, but the wired-only design and single-sided setup mean it's not ideal for casual listening or true stereo monitoring—think serious voiceover work and live streaming, not mixing.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser HMD 26 S
  • One-Sided Headset
  • Wired (cable not included!)
  • Supra-aural
  • Closed design
  • Dynamic
  • Headphone frequency range: 6 Hz - 18
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 64 Ohm
  • Sound pressure level: 105 dB SPL @ 1000 Hz
  • 1 mW
  • Integrated ActiveGuard limiter (switchable: off
  • 95 dB
  • 110 dB)
  • *BMD 434 Microphone: *
  • Dynamic
  • Hyper-cardioid polar pattern
  • 40 Hz - 18
  • 000 Hz
  • Impdeance: 300 ohm
  • Weight (without cable): 130 g
PROS
  • • Robust, all-steel headband provides excellent long-term durability.
  • • Dynamic mic delivers clear, focused vocal capture with good proximity effect.
  • • ActiveGuard limiter protects hearing and equipment from sudden peaks.
  • • Supra-aural design offers better isolation than full-ear headphones.
CONS
  • • Wired connectivity lacks flexibility for modern, mobile workflows.
  • • Single-sided design limits stereo monitoring capabilities.
  • • Microphone's hyper-cardioid pattern demands careful mic technique.

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Key Features

Headphone Type Supra-aural, Closed
Driver Size 18 mm (estimated, based on Sennheiser dynamic headphone design)
Mic Type Dynamic
Mic Pattern Hyper-cardioid
Connector 3.5mm (TRS - cable not included)
Weight 130 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a cost-saving measure, likely targeting professional users who already have preferred cables or need specific lengths and connectors.
It gently reduces peak levels, preventing clipping and distortion without noticeably altering the overall tonal character of your voice.
Yes, it's very sensitive and picks up a lot of background noise; a quiet, treated space is essential for optimal results.

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