About the Shure BRH50M Dual‑Sided Broadcast Headset with Boom Microphone
The Shure BRH50M is a professional dual-sided broadcast headset designed for demanding communication environments such as live sports broadcasting, news production, event announcing, and air traffic control. Its defining feature is a dual-sided, over-the-ear headset design with a flexible, noise-canceling boom microphone. The dual-sided configuration allows the user to hear program audio or intercom communication in both ears, which is critical for maintaining situational awareness, monitoring audio quality, and reducing listening fatigue in noisy settings. The circumaural (over-ear) ear cups provide passive noise isolation, further enhancing intelligibility.
The boom microphone incorporates a unidirectional, dynamic cartridge that is optimized for voice clarity and designed to reject ambient noise. It is positioned close to the mouth on a fully adjustable, flexible gooseneck, ensuring consistent audio pickup. The headset is built for all-day comfort, featuring lightweight yet durable materials, padded ear cushions, and an adjustable headband. It terminates in a standard 4-pin XLR connector, which is commonly used in professional broadcast intercom systems, providing connections for audio input (microphone) and output (headphones) through a single cable.
Reliability is paramount in broadcast applications, and the BRH50M is constructed to withstand the rigors of daily professional use. Its robust design, combined with Shure's audio expertise, results in a communication tool that delivers clear, reliable two-way audio. This makes it an industry-standard choice for directors, producers, talent, and technical crew who require dependable, high-quality communication in fast-paced, mission-critical production environments.