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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #105 on: October 18, 2023, 02:06:16 PM »
What would have been the level in db at depeche mode?
A simple test I ran showed me the headset could take some 120dB of 1kHz at ‘reduce level’.

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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #106 on: October 18, 2023, 02:19:51 PM »
120 dBSPL at the microphone's location?

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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #107 on: October 19, 2023, 02:55:43 AM »
Yes, unscientific measurement :-) short distance from a speaker with 1kHz
Official specs state 112dB max spl, but not where it’s measured
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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #108 on: October 29, 2023, 09:08:12 AM »
What would have been the level in db at depeche mode?
A simple test I ran showed me the headset could take some 120dB of 1kHz at ‘reduce level’.
I do not have an exact measurement, but the level was at least 100dB since my Apple Watch notified me of the high decibel levels with that figure. SPLs must have been pretty high because even in Miami with SP-CMC-2 (AT831) and 12v battery box, bass was slightly distorted on my recording. Another Depeche Mode recording made with AT943s and a SP-SPSB-1 (9v) battery box also ended up with distorted bass: https://dmlive.wiki/wiki/2023-06-17_Twickenham_Stadium,_London,_England,_UK/Source_1

It seems that each Depeche Mode concert on this tour has extremely heavy bass; the taper of Amsterdam also commented on the bass heaviness, and fortunately their equipment was able to withstand it without distorting. https://dmlive.wiki/wiki/2023-05-16_Ziggo_Dome,_Amsterdam,_The_Netherlands/Source_1

I decided to return the Ambeo headset to the place of purchase.
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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #109 on: January 27, 2024, 11:53:06 AM »
Ordered a pair for $50 to give them a shot…

Any advice on use / settings / etc?

Seems like the biggest concern is high SPL shows?

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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #110 on: January 27, 2024, 12:17:52 PM »
Ordered a pair for $50 to give them a shot…

Any advice on use / settings / etc?

There are only two setting; normal and high. For amplified concerts you set it to high in the app and let the apogee AD unit do the rest.
Remember there is a free Apogee MetaRecorder included. You just need to have the headset to get the license (but it can be used with anything after that).
Roland R-07 -> FEL Communications Clippy EM172 Omnis or pair of RØDE Lavaliers.
iPhone 14 -> Shure MV88 or Sennheiser AMBEO Smart Headset

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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #111 on: January 27, 2024, 02:24:51 PM »
Nice, I already have that app from prior iPhone recording methods...looking forward to giving it a go.

I don't really do anything that loud these days, so hoping it's limitations aren't really an issue for me.

What's the experience of wearing these during a show, in terms of sound quality? I typically wear earplugs for anything kind of loud...wondering if these might do enough to replace them in some instances.

Either way, if they don't work out...I can live with a $50 experiment.

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Re: Sennheiser AMBEO SMART HEADSET
« Reply #112 on: January 28, 2024, 11:46:24 AM »
For classical music you also almost always need ‘reduced level’.
Forgot it once, got away with it by 1db …

 

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