Rode HS2-P Large

Rode HS2-P Large Headset Microphone — Pro Hands-Free Audio for Stage and Screen

The Rode HS2-P Large is RØDE's premium omni-directional condenser headset microphone, designed for stage presenters, broadcasters, houses of worship, and theatre performers who need a discreet head-worn mic that stays out of camera frame. Built around a permanently polarised condenser capsule with a JFET impedance converter, it produces consistent sound no matter how the wearer turns. Available in pink or black and in small or large sizes, this large variant fits adult head shapes while preserving the same sonic signature across the entire HS2 line.

Stainless Boom, Silicone Comfort, Ceramic Finish

What separates this model from budget alternatives is a corrosion-resistant stainless spring steel boom arm that holds position through long sessions, paired with a pliable hypoallergenic silicone ear strip that prevents irritation over multi-hour wear. A durable ceramic-painted pink finish helps the headset blend with skin tones under bright LEDs and theatre lighting — a detail that on-camera talent will appreciate.

Omni-Directional Capsule — Voice Capture Without Positioning Dramas

The omni-directional polar pattern lets presenters move naturally without volume swings, while the JFET impedance converter electronics keep the signal clean and quiet. Sensitivity and noise floor are tuned for spoken word and singing vocals at close mouth distances.

• Acoustic Principle: Permanently polarised condenser with JFET impedance converter — capsule and preamp optimised together for accurate transients
• Polar Pattern: Omni-directional — equal output whether the wearer faces left, right, or front
• Frequency Range: 60 Hz – 18 kHz — captures full vocal body and airy top end
• Sensitivity reaches -47.2 dB re 1 V/Pa (4.70 mV @ 94 dB SPL, ±2 dB @ 1 kHz), a figure well-matched to close-proximity vocal capture on stage and on camera
• Equivalent Noise: 36 dBA (A-weighted) — quiet floor suitable for dialog, narration, and vocals

Connection Chain — 1.2 m Kevlar Cable and Locking 3.5 mm TRS

The braid-shielded cable is reinforced with Kevlar strands to survive daily handling on tour or set, ending in a gold-plated 3.5 mm TRS connector. A removable locking nut keeps the plug mated securely to RØDELink Filmmaker and Newsshooter kits and to many third-party wireless belt-pack transmitters.

• Cable Length: 1.2 m — enough slack to reach a waist-mounted transmitter without strain
• Cable Construction: Kevlar-reinforced, braid-shielded — resists pulls, kinks, and abrasion
• A gold-plated 3.5 mm TRS output terminates the cable and pairs with a removable locking nut that holds firm on stage and in transit
• Maximum SPL: 122 dB SPL — handles energetic presenters and singers without clipping

Wearing Mechanics — 20 g on the Head, Easy to Position

An ultra-light frame reduces fatigue over long-form presentations, while the pivoting stainless boom sets the capsule at the correct distance from the mouth. The large chassis dimension spreads contact pressure across a wider head shape for users who find the small variant too tight.

• At 20 g, the headset sits so lightly on the head that presenters barely register it through multi-hour sessions
• Dimensions: 50 mm H × 124 mm W × 205 mm D — large size, low-profile silhouette
• Boom Arm: Adjustable corrosion-resistant stainless spring steel — keeps placement after repeated adjustments
• Ear Strips: Flexible hypoallergenic silicone — kind to skin during extended wear

The Right Choice for Presenters, Performers, and Broadcasters

Designed for speakers, singers, and stage talent who need clean, intelligible vocal capture without a boom operator hovering nearby, this headset covers a wide range of professional scenarios. Houses of worship benefit from the omni-directional pickup — pastors and worship leaders can move around the pulpit while staying clearly heard. Theatre crews and on-camera broadcasters value the low handling noise, ceramic pink finish that hides under stage makeup, and 122 dB SPL headroom that survives louder singers and shouted dialog.

RØDE Microphones — Australian-Built Audio Since 1967

RØDE designs and manufactures its microphones in Sydney, Australia, and backs the HS2 with an industry-leading 5-year warranty. The HS2 line refines the earlier HS1 with reduced weight, a fully redesigned stainless boom, and hypoallergenic silicone ear contact surfaces for users with skin sensitivities.