Superlux HMD685

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Superlux HMD685

Superlux

HMD685

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 531414
Brand: Superlux
Model: HMD685
Price: $93.50

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The Superlux HMD685 is a budget-friendly workhorse perfect for stage crews, production teams, or anyone needing clear, reliable comms. The sound isn't audiophile-grade, but it's functional and the build is surprisingly tough for the price – a solid choice if you need something that just *works*.

Product Description

  • Superlux HMD685
  • Intercom Headset
  • For IS103 Intercom System
  • Closed
  • Dynamic
  • With noise compensation
  • Microphone mute function by flipping up the microphone
  • Colour: Black
  • 1.5 m long connection cable with 4-pin female XLR plug

*Handset features:*, Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz, Impedance: 200 Ohm, Sensitivity: 93 dB SPL (1 kHz /1 Vrms), 100 mW input power

  • *Microphone features: *
  • Dynamic
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 50 Hz – 15
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 250 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: -64 dBV/Pa (0.6 mV/Pa) @ 1 kHz
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust headband for a headset in this price range.
  • • Dynamic mic delivers clear speech, minimizing background noise.
  • • Closed-back design provides decent isolation for stage monitoring.
  • • Simple, intuitive mic mute function is genuinely useful onstage.
CONS
  • • Sound reproduction leans towards a slightly boxy, less detailed presentation.
  • • Cable length is limiting for larger stages or more freedom.
  • • Build quality, while adequate, feels plasticky and not exceptionally durable.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Intercom Headset
Mic Pattern Cardioid
Connection 4-Pin Female XLR
Cable Length 1.5 m
Weight 280g (estimated - typical for this style)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It likely will, but the 200/250 Ohm impedance might require more power than some amplifiers provide, potentially reducing volume.
The dynamic mic is less prone to plosives than condenser mics, but close-miking can still cause some breathiness – a windscreen is recommended for vocal work.
It's primarily a dynamic mic's inherent rejection of off-axis noise, rather than active noise cancellation – it reduces background rumble but won't eliminate loud stage noise.

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