The Shure Single-Sided Broadcast Headset is a professional communication tool designed for environments where users need to hear program audio or intercom in one ear while maintaining awareness of their surroundings with the other ear. This single-sided, supra-aural (on-ear) design is common in broadcasting, live event production, and stage management. The headset features a high-quality cardioid dynamic microphone on a flexible boom arm. The cardioid pickup pattern provides focused voice capture from the front while attenuating sounds from the sides and rear, which is essential for clear communication in noisy backstage or control room environments.

Built for comfort during extended wear, the headset is lightweight and features a padded ear cushion and an adjustable headband. The single earcup allows the user to simultaneously monitor a mix from the headset and hear ambient room sound or conversations, a critical requirement for directors, stage managers, and camera operators. The microphone boom is fully adjustable, allowing precise positioning of the microphone capsule close to the corner of the mouth for consistent audio levels and optimal noise rejection. The headset typically terminates in a standard 4-pin XLR connector, integrating seamlessly with professional intercom systems and audio panels.

Durability is a key consideration, with the headset constructed from robust materials to withstand daily professional use. The combination of reliable audio performance, practical single-ear monitoring, and comfortable design makes this headset a staple in television studios, sports trucks, theater communication networks, and any setting where clear, reliable wired communication and situational awareness are equally important.