Sennheiser HME 46 Dual-Ear On-Ear Open-Back Broadcast Headset

Engineered for Intercom and Broadcast Communication Clarity The Sennheiser HME 46 is a lightweight, dual-ear, open-back headset designed for professional intercom applications and broadcast environments. It combines high-quality audio with durable construction and a comfortable fit, making it the ideal tool for clear communication in high-pressure environments like live sports coverage, news production, and control room operations. This headset includes a noise-canceling condenser boom mic that captures clean, intelligible speech, ensuring your voice cuts through even the most chaotic background environments. Lightweight Dual-Ear Headset Built for Long Production Days Built with a focus on comfort, the HME 46 features soft ear cushions and an adjustable padded headband for prolonged wear without fatigue. The on-ear, open-back design helps reduce ear heat buildup and allows natural ambient awareness—key for staying alert during fast-paced, real-time communication. Its ultra-lightweight construction makes it ideal for day-long use by commentators, producers, and AV crews who need both audio performance and comfort. Noise-Canceling Microphone Captures Every Word Clearly This headset’s attached condenser boom microphone is equipped with noise-canceling technology that filters out surrounding distractions, allowing your voice to be heard clearly. Whether you're calling cues from a control booth or coordinating with a production team, the HME 46 ensures precise vocal delivery. The boom arm is adjustable and reversible, so you can wear the mic on either the left or right side to suit your preference. Swivel Earcup Supports Single-Ear Monitoring The left earcup is designed to swivel, offering the flexibility to monitor one ear while keeping the other free for ambient sound. This single-sided use capability is a valuable feature for directors, live event engineers, and technical staff who need to stay aware of their environment while maintaining headset communication. Phantom Power and Modular Cable System Support Integration The HME 46 condenser mic requires 48V phantom power for operation and connects through a detachable single-sided cable (sold separately). This modular cable system allows for easy replacement and integration with various intercom or broadcast systems. It’s an ideal fit for custom audio setups across broadcast, OB van, or live venue communication networks. Open-Back Design Balances Isolation and Awareness Unlike closed-back models, the HME 46 uses an open-back configuration to let in some environmental audio, which enhances situational awareness and helps reduce listener fatigue. This is especially useful in settings where multitasking and attentiveness to external cues are part of the job. Designed for Durability in Demanding Use Cases Sennheiser engineered the HME 46 with the durability required for daily professional use. From the reinforced mic boom to the robust earcup assembly, this headset is built to withstand the rigors of field work, control room use, and remote production setups where reliability is non-negotiable.