Beyerdynamic DT 290 MK II Studio Headphones

Beyerdynamic DT 290 MK II 200/80 Ohm — Closed Broadcast Headset

Beyerdynamic DT 290 MK II 200/80 Ohm is a lightweight closed headset designed for on-air commentary, sports broadcasting, and intercom or talkback systems. It pairs a dynamic hypercardioid microphone with a circumaural closed headphone system, giving broadcasters clear speech capture alongside effective isolation from ambient studio noise. The 200/80 Ohm designation refers to the microphone's 200-ohm impedance paired with the headphone driver's 80-ohm nominal impedance, integrating cleanly with professional broadcast consoles. Built in Germany, this model succeeds the original DT 290 (Art.-No. 441.317).

Broadcast-Grade Microphone and Service-Friendly Construction

What sets this headset apart is the dynamic hypercardioid microphone boom, which delivers very high gain-before-feedback and rejects off-axis room noise. The pivoting gooseneck swivels to either side or parks upward when idle. Every part — cable, ear cushions, headband padding — is replaceable, making the DT 290 MK II a long-term investment rather than a disposable tool.

Headphone and Microphone Specifications

The closed headphone transducer uses a neodymium magnet system for accurate reproduction, while the dynamic microphone capsule handles the talk side with broadcast-grade clarity. A detachable single-sided cable lets operators swap connector types (XLR, 6.35 mm jack, or open ends) without rewiring the headset itself.

• Nominal Impedance (Headphones): 80 ohms — pairs cleanly with broadcast consoles.
• Headphone Frequency Response: 10 – 30,000 Hz — wide-range monitoring for cue, programme, and intercom audio.
• Nominal Sound Pressure Level: 100 dB SPL — sufficient headroom for loud production environments.
• Microphone Transducer: Dynamic, hypercardioid polar pattern — focused pickup with strong rejection of monitor bleed.
• Wearing Style: Over-ear, closed, circumaural — passive noise attenuation for noisy control rooms.
• Cable: Single-sided, detachable (ordered separately) — service-friendly and connector-flexible.
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Built for Broadcasters, Sportscasters, and Production Crews

This headset is the right choice for radio and television commentators, sports broadcasters, and intercom or talkback operators who need a closed headset with a broadcast-grade microphone in one package. Sportscasters covering live events benefit from the lightweight low-profile design and the high gain-before-feedback of the hypercardioid capsule, which keeps the voice clear in reverberant venues.