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Part# - SP-TFB-2 - Sound Professionals - Low Noise In-Ear Binaural Microphone - Beige and Black cables available - available with 3.5mm (1/8 inch) and XLR connectors - Made in USA

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Description:

tfb2, binaural, inear, stereo, true fidelity, in ear, in-ear, blind, sight impaired

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The SP-TFB-2 Sound Professionals In-Ear Binaural microphones are mounted in extremely comfortable super-soft, In-Ear holders that slip right into the ear structure. Why put a microphone here you ask?

Pretty simple, really. There have been many 'binaural' microphone designs over the years.......mics built into fake heads, built into Croakies, made with clips for attaching to glasses, built into headphones and earbuds.

All of these have one flaw......none actually put the mic element in the best possible place for the most realistic recording - within the Pinna (the part of the human ear that is visible - the folds on the outside). Even earbud Binaurals have the mic element outside the Pinna. Because everyone's Pinna is unique, a recording made in your own ears will sound the most realistic.

These mics put the mic element right next to the ear canal, well within the Pinna. This results in the most realistic recording possible, from the perspective of the person wearing them.

While recording, your hearing is not impaired, so you can enjoy the sound of the performance while making a very realistic recording. The cables terminate in a stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) right angle gold-plated miniplug. There are two available microphone sensitivities. The standard sensitivity option is for use in situations that will range from fairly quiet to very loud sounds. The high sensitivity option if for use in situations that will range from very quiet to moderately loud sounds. Microphone cables are available in black or beige.

General information about all of our Binaural microphones is available here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because these microphones and windscreens are used inside the ear structure, to comply with health code regulations, they are not returnable for exchange or refund. The warranty still applies.

Recommended accessories and descriptions (all items are show at right):

Windscreens:

natural off-white (beige) color

standard black.

Windscreens are not returnable.

Microphone power supply (Battery Modules):

can be found here.

Features:

battery module

Shown in use with windscreens installed	Shown with windscreens installed	Shown with beige cables
	Close-up of microphones	Close-up of optional clips

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Details	Brand	Sound Professionals
	Description	Low Noise In-Ear Binaural Microphone - Beige and Black cables available - available with 3.5mm (1/8 inch) and XLR connectors - Made in USA
	Price	$89.00
	Reviews	Number of Reviews: 25 Avg Score (out of 5): 4.8
	More Info/Add to Cart	View
Specifications	Frequency Response	20-20,000 Hz
	Signal To Noise Ratio	Standard Sensitivity 60dB/High Sensitivity 62dB
	Open Circuit Sensitivity	Standard Sensitivity -42dB/High Sensitivity -35dB
	Maximum Input Sound Level	105dB/120dB
	Dynamic Range	81dB/96dB
	Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional
	Dimensions in inches	N/A
	Cable Length	48"
	Microphone Body Material	Matte Plastic
	Power Requirements	2-12vdc "plug in power", power from Battery Module, or phantom power with power converter adapter
Features	Interchangeable capsules available?	No
	Windscreens	Optional
	Croakie Option	N/A
	Clip availability	Optional

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Avg. Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars

Number Of Reviews: 25

388 of 777 people found the following review helpful:

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Reviewer: Billy (barefeetbilly@gmail.com ) from na

See it here: http://noshoes.blogspot.com/2008/09/sp-tfb-2-binaural-microphones.html


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462 of 947 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars Better than the DSM's! 00/00/0000

Reviewer: A viewer from Chicago, IL US

I really didn't expect to be able to say this, but I just finished a really critical blind listening comparison between a set of DSM's (really expensive) and these mics. My friend and I were right next to each other at the show and use the same model recorder. We adjust the levels using Soundforge so that they both had the same "loudness", but no other changes were made. I really expected my recording with my $69 mics to be worse than the DSM recording (his mics were about $600!), but my recording actually sounds better on both headphones and speakers! My mics are also harder to see (stealthy). We both agreed that my recording with the ear binaurals was more open, more lifelike and had less hiss. We have had a few other listen also and the results are the same. My friend is not happy, to say the least. My suggestion is to try these out before you go and buy any other binaural microphone. Happy recording! Dan

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504 of 1014 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Binaural Accuracy 00/00/0000

Reviewer: Brad Simpson (bradsusedalbums@hotmail.com) from Cleveland, OH US

I just got these mics the other day for field recording and I absolutely love them. They are so realistic it's scary. I've been doing some field recordings with them and listening back, I have to turn my head to make sure Someone isn't right behind me.

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392 of 745 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars great microphones for the price! 00/00/0000

Reviewer: Caitlin Webb (caitlinw715@gmail.com) from KY

Over all they are very nice, and the playback is superb! When I listen to the recordings I am simply amazed by the quality and the realism! However, the recordings do clip at sirten points. This could be the recorder that I use, the lack of a battery module, and or the situations that I find myself in. I have had them for almost a year, and they still are astounding to use!

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480 of 963 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars Great Stuff 00/00/0000

Reviewer: Sergio Goncalves (sergio.goncalves@uol.com.br) from Sao Paulo-SP, BRASIL

These mics are awesome. With all fairness, I have to say they didn't feel that secure in my ears last night (my first recording with them). Maybe my ears are smaller than the average human ear, who knows? The playback realism is almost scary. However, I believe they get a little bit in the sound way, I mean, there's a small sound blockage. Maybe it has something to do with my ears size( I had to stick'em real deep in my ears to keep them secure. Still, they deserve 5 stars. Great stuff for only 69 bucks.

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