My day job is reporting and producing features for public radio. In the studio, I use a pair of Sony 7506. I also use them for amateur radio.
The Sonys cost about $100, and they have an extremely comfortable set of pads that fit over the ears, which are replaceable. Although the response range is much wider that we need for amateur radio, they are really a nice set for DX or doing something for broadcast. They are also foldable so they could be used in portable situations. In the field, however, I use a pair of in-air Etymotics E-6s - also about $100. They fit in the ear canal so would not be useful for someone with hearing aids. I prefer them over the Sonys because I don't have that geeky reporter look. I am a little lower profile, even though I am carrying a shortgun mic. Both the Sony and the Etymotics are very good at isolating external sound - the Sonys because of their great pads, the Etys because they fit inside the ear canal. I sometimes wear them in an airplane, without music attached. They are so good at isolation, that when I am reporting, I do not walk around with the Etys in, unless I have my recording mic open. Phil, W3HZZ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
