Headsets with Unidirectional Noise-Canceling Microphones

Monday, November 21, 2016 by Cyber Acoustics

We are getting a lot of questions about headsets with “unidirectional” microphones. What are they and why is my school district requiring them? Simply put, a unidirectional microphone is one that only picks up sound from a specific side or direction of the microphone. The key is to minimize or eliminate all ambient noise while recording. You want to make sure that only the student who is wearing the headset is being recorded.

Cyber Acoustics has known how important this feature is for over 20 years. This is why all of our education headsets come standard with unidirectional noise-canceling microphones. So whether you have two, five, or ten students recording in the same classroom, each student will get clear and concise recordings.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Which Cyber Acoustics models have unidirectional noise-canceling microphones?
A: All Cyber Acoustics headsets have unidirectional noise-canceling microphones.

Q: Does the unidirectional feature need to be turned on?
A: No. The unidirectional feature is working at all times.

Q: How would my students benefit from a unidirectional microphone?
A: In most classrooms, multiple students may be speaking into their headsets at the same time. Unidirectional noise-canceling microphones ensure that only the student who is wearing the headset’s voice will be picked up.