Sennheiser HMD 300 S

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Sennheiser HMD 300 S

Sennheiser

HMD 300 S

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597170
Model: HMD 300 S
Price: $273.90

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The HMD 300 S is a solid, no-frills headset perfect for podcasters, streamers, or vocalists needing isolation and a reliable mic. The dynamic mic's hyper-cardioid pattern minimizes room noise, and the ActiveGuard limiter is a thoughtful safety feature. Just be aware it's wired and requires a decent preamp for the microphone.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser HMD 300 S
  • One-Sided Headset
  • Wired (cable not included!)
  • Over-ear
  • Closed design
  • Dynamic
  • Headphone frequency range: 60 Hz - 25
  • 000 Hz
  • Impdeance: 64 Ohm
  • Max. sound pressure level: 96 dB SPL @1000 Hz
  • 1 mW
  • Integrated ActiveGuard limiter (switchable: 110 dB)

*BMD 434-300 Microphone:*, Dynamic, Hyper-cardioid polar pattern, Frequency range: 40 Hz - 18.000 Hz, Impedance: 300 Ohm, Weight (wihtout cable): 240 g

PROS
  • • Robust dynamic mic delivers clear, focused vocal capture.
  • • Closed-back headphones provide excellent isolation for tracking.
  • • ActiveGuard limiter prevents clipping, safeguarding your ears and interface.
  • • Solid build quality suggests longevity for studio and stage use.
CONS
  • • Wired-only design lacks the convenience of wireless options.
  • • Single-sided design limits headphone monitoring flexibility.
  • • 300 Ohm mic impedance requires a preamp with ample headroom.

Product Video

Key Features

Headphone Type Over-ear, Closed
Driver Size Not Specified (likely around 40mm based on Sennheiser's typical design)
Mic Type Dynamic
Mic Pattern Hyper-cardioid
Connector Not Specified (likely 3.5mm TRS/XLR with adapter)
Weight 240 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

A higher impedance generally means the mic needs more power to operate; a preamp with sufficient gain is essential for optimal performance and signal-to-noise ratio.
Yes, it's a bit of an odd choice from Sennheiser; you'll need to factor in the cost and compatibility of a suitable cable to connect it.
The closed-back design provides good isolation, but it's not as extreme as some premium studio headsets; expect to hear some bleed if you're monitoring loud sources.

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