Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO-XQ-2 Broadcast Communications Headset

Professional Broadcast Communications: Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO-XQ-2

The Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO-XQ-2 broadcast headset is designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of live television crews, sports announcers, camera operators, and intercom engineers who rely on uncompromised speech clarity and physical comfort during long shifts.

Featuring acoustic drivers derived from Sennheiser’s studio line alongside a noise-compensated hypercardioid boom microphone, the HMD 300 PRO-XQ-2 delivers pristine vocal capture while isolating ambient stage and crowd noise. Available now in our Sennheiser pro audio store catalog, this package comes complete with the Cable-II-X3K1-Gold lead for immediate connection to broadcast panels and audio mixers.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

• Speech-Optimized Hypercardioid Dynamic Mic: Filters out surrounding broadcast noise and stage ambience to deliver direct, clear voice transmission (80 Hz – 16,000 Hz).
• High Passive Ambient Noise Attenuation: Closed-back circumaural earcups reduce background noise by up to 32 dB for uninterrupted listening in high-decibel production environments.
• Switchable ActiveGard Peak Protection: Built-in ActiveGard technology automatically limits acoustic spikes above 110 dB to safeguard operator hearing without interrupting signal transmission.
• Ergonomic Fontanelle Pressure Relief: Split-padded headband and viscoelastic ear cushions evenly distribute contact pressure for fatigue-free all-day wear.
• Reversible Boom Arm Design: The flexible microphone boom arm can be rotated 360 degrees to allow wearing on either the left or right side.
• Included XQ-2 Broadcast Cable: Ships with the 2 m Cable-II-X3K1-Gold featuring a short coiled section to decouple handling noise, terminating in 3-pin XLR (microphone) and 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS (headphones).

Key Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Professional Closed-Back Broadcast Communications Headset

• Headphone Transducer Principle: Dynamic, Closed-Back

• Headphone Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 25,000 Hz

• Headphone Impedance: 64 Ohms

• Headphone Sensitivity / SPL: 108 dB SPL (1 Vrms / 1 kHz) / 123 dB Max SPL

• Passive Noise Attenuation: Up to 32 dB

• Microphone Type: Dynamic, Noise-Compensated

• Microphone Directivity / Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

• Microphone Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 16,000 Hz

• Microphone Impedance: 300 Ohms

• Hearing Protection: ActiveGard (Switchable On/Off, > 110 dB peak limiting)

• Included Cable: Cable-II-X3K1-Gold (2 m / 6.6 ft, straight with short coiled strain-relief section)

• Cable Connectors: 3-Pin XLR Male (Microphone) + 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS Jack (Headphones), Gold-Plated

• Weight (w/o cable): Approx. 320 g (11.3 oz)

• Color: Black

Compatibility & System Integration

• Broadcast Hardware Integration: Fully compatible with production intercom systems (RTS, Riedel, Clear-Com), broadcast cameras, OB truck monitoring consoles, and field mixers equipped with 3-pin XLR mic inputs and 1/4″ headphone jacks.

• Modular Cable Compatibility: Utilizes Sennheiser’s Cable-II series connection system, allowing quick swapping to 4-pin XLR, 5-pin XLR, or bare wire tails if system requirements change.

• Replacement Parts: Supports user-replaceable headband cushions, ear cushions, windshield pop filters (MZW 45), and Cable-II series leads.

• Box Contents: 1x Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO headset, 1x Cable-II-X3K1-Gold cable (XLR-3M & 1/4″ jack), 1x foam windshield, quick start guide.

• System Expansion: Browse matching Sennheiser broadcast wireless units, beltpacks, and studio monitoring gear on our dedicated Sennheiser Brand Store.