ROLAND CS-10EM Binaural Earphones And Mic, Two Functions In One,Black,8.4 x 3.5 x 17 cm

This headset fascinates me. I bought it to record ambient sounds on walks that I can play back as a form of escape! It plugs into my sound recorders - I've tried it with a Zoom H2N and a Sony ICD-PX470 simply by plugging the red plug into the external mic socket and the black one into the headphone socket. The microphone sound quality seems more than good enough for ambient recordings. Even recording my own voice as I was wearing was good quality. I haven't tried it with music yet but that's not what I got it for. The binaural recordings I made so far have an uncanny quality that makes me move my head when I listen back as it really does fool me into thinking I'm actually there!Like many headsets the wires have a tendency to tangle and putting it all back in the pouch is like trying to put a bunch live snakes into a small carrier bag!The sound quality for listening seems good if a little bass heavy (that might suit many) and the earplugs do stay in my ears without a problem. In any case there are a couple of sets of alternative plugs to try and get a good fitSeems like a quality item albeit with a mostly novelty value, but if it's the kind of thing you like playing with you may be rewarded with some really good results. I expect it would work really well in a 3D VR setting! I've sent some recordings to friends and they have commented on how spookily real they are!

First a warning.Do not adjust these in your ears when the volume is up, make sure the volume is at 0, then put them in and adjust them so they sit correctly, then increase the gain. If you don't do this you'll likely get some horrible feedback, like I did. Also note, do not cover the mics when in use and the gain is up as it can also give feedback while in your ears.Build quality is as you'd expect from Roland and comes with a little velvet carry bag.You have some different size ear buds to help make sure they sit in your ear correctly.Mic sound quality is great, not too much noise at all and provides a beautiful, rich and immersive sound. The foam windscreens work as expected but they come off easily.No issue with cable noise. Sound quality from the actual earphone is ok, not great but works for monitoring the sound.I would very much recommend these for any recordist.

First read the instructions, turn the headphone volume down before connecting.This is the first point in the instructions and its a good one, other wise there will be a lot of feedback.I have only done a couple of tests as microphones and about 5 minutes listening.These are expensive so you are paying for the microphones, if you just want to listen then buy something else.When I first recorded something there was a lot of movement noise in my ears. To my surprise this was not recoded and is just in ear noise (its difficult to describe). The noise is the movement of the cable transmitted to your ears it does not come out on the recording. The recording is good to very good.The play back quality did not make me go WOW and is adequate to good but there are better earphones at less price.As other people have noted, the wind socks fall off and are lost way to easily, I assumes spares are available (cost!!).I have now used the microphones more. The quality is very good but the wind socks fall off and are now annoying me. I have not lost one yet, but it's only a matter of time. I did wonder if permanently fitting them with a dab of glue is the answer but given the cost of the headphones I am loath to do it. Also you would have to be very careful with the glue placement.Update, the wind socks have now passed the annoyance level so I have tied them on with cotton thread.The more I use them, the more I am impressed with the recording quality.To be honest, there is little alternative on the market, but if you want to try binaural recording search YouTube for other ideas before you spend the money. If you ignore the cost you won't be disappointed.Update: I have still failed to find spare wind socks or an alternative, but I am still impressed with the audio quality. Given the number of people doing street recording, I am surprised there is no alternative product.

five stars for the best sounding, best fit ear buds. Worth the money just for that.Bonus they record great dummy head audio.I would suggest that if you do not understand the principles of dummy head recording ...learn it!A few tips for those new to it:Dont talkDont eatDont move your head ..let the soundscape move around you.A good test is to sit or stand still, away from other people, on a busy train or subway platform.Make one recording without moving your head, keep it in a fixed position ahead.Now make another recording while moving your head to follow trains arriving and departing. Notice the difference?Try standing under a flight path. Do not look up but keep your head still and allow the aircraft to pass over your head...awesome. Remember dummy head recording is not just left and right.Understand how wind can effect the the sensitive mics before using them for real outside.

Received faulty item, not working. Very disappointed as am a music student and wanted to incorporate binaural recordings into my productions. A load of hassle

Excellent recording quality. I got them for a few upcoming concerts... and beyond.Also has a beneficial side to it... they reduce the ringing of the ears post concert.Very comfortable to wear.A bit pricey but worth it.