AKG HSD271 Professional Headset With Dynamic Microphone
The AKG HSD271 delivers a comfortable, secure fit that keeps you focused on tracking and monitoring rather than hardware adjustment. This closed-back over-the-ear design pairs a responsive dynamic microphone with professional-grade construction, making it a dependable choice for vocal recording, podcast sessions, and studio work. The flexible boom arm and intuitive mute controls let you manage your signal without breaking concentration during takes.
Audio Performance & Microphone Specifications
The microphone offers a frequency response of 16 to 28,000 Hz with 104 dB/V sensitivity into a 55 Ohm load, capturing vocal detail and presence across a wide range for natural tracking and minimal proximity processing. The headphone section operates across a 60–17,000 Hz bandwidth with a 200 mW maximum input power rating, delivering accurate monitoring without distortion during extended recording sessions.
Design & Build Quality
Engineered in Austria and released in 2009, this headset combines Austrian precision with studio-session durability. The detachable cable with six-pin mini XLR connector simplifies cable swaps and storage between sessions, while the compact 10.8 oz (305 g) weight minimizes fatigue during long tracking days.
Key Features
- Over-the-ear, closed-back design
- Dynamic microphone with 16–28,000 Hz frequency response
- Microphone sensitivity: 104 dB/V into 55 Ohm load
- Headphone frequency bandwidth: 60–17,000 Hz
- Maximum headphone input power: 200 mW
- Rated impedance: 55 Ω
- Flexible microphone arm with automatic mute when moved up
- Microphone arm swivels through 270-degree arc
- Boom microphone mounts to left or right side
- Headband switch mutes audio when headphones are removed
- Detachable cable with six-pin mini XLR connector
- Weight: 10.8 oz (305 g) — Made in Austria
The HSD271 combines practical ergonomics with engineered specifications that deliver consistent, professional results in vocal recording, session work, and studio environments.
