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Andrea Communications 3D Surround Sound Recording Ear Buds SB-205W

3.9 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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Ear Placement In Ear
Form Factor In Ear
Noise Control Active Noise Cancellation

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  • The Andrea SuperBeam headset records the user’s listening environment in 3D surround sound with the placement of Binaural Stereo Microphones on each ear piece of the headphone.
  • The close proximity of the SuperBeam microphones to the user’s left and right ears create an acoustic “Real Head Transfer Function” effect. Sound arriving at each microphone in natural phase will duplicate ones’ own live listening experience. Headphone playback then delivers a realistic sound reproduction experience.
  • With SuperBeam headsets, you can now have a portable recording studio right on your head with the ability to create hi-fidelity 3D virtual surround sound recordings where ever you may be. Great for recording live music, live audio events, live entertainment, lectures or environmental soundscapes.
  • Simply put the head-set on and plug into your compatible stereo recording device. The headset provides standard 3.5mm audio plugs, one for the microphones and the other for the headphone connections. This enables you to listen to music through the headphone while using the binaural mics with your video camera.
  • For use with: Go Pro Hero3 (w/Mic adapter cable), DSLR cameras, camcorders, digital field recorders, Mac and PC computers, or any recording device with external 3.5mm bias powered stereo Mic input.
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Bonus Software

Free Mac and PC software that provides stereo microphone noise reduction for enhancing VoIP communication applications such as Skype and a 10 band graphic equalizer for maximizing your playback listening experience. Pure Audio award winning noise reduction reduces repetitive background noise on both the acoustic and electronic system noise. Patented adaptive beam forming DSDA algorithm powers Andrea's array microphone system, enabling "Boom Free" performance. The array microphone system forms an audio pick up beam toward the user's mouth and eliminates background noises that are outside of the beam.

Andrea Electronics 3D Surround Sound Recording Ear Buds

Revolutionary ear buds with Binaural Microphones for 3D Sound Recording and Playback

Andrea SB-205W Earbuds for 3D Sound Recording and Playback have binaural microphones located on each ear piece. This binaural mobile recording microphone system is designed for portability. The sleek "boom free" design with digital noise cancellation technology allows you to look more natural during video chat with no boom in front of your mouth and there is no need for constant manual adjustment of the position of the boom microphone to achieve proper close talking operation. These in-the-ear buds have omni-directional electret condenser microphones, 9mm speaker drivers, microphone mute switch and earphone volume control. The SB-205 package includes S,M & L in-ear seals for a custom fit, 6' extension cable, USB for connecting the headset's stereo microphones to computers and a deluxe hard travel/storage case. You will be amazed at the high quality 3D Surround Sound recording and playback. Experience the audio déjà vu for yourself when you hear the results!

  • The Andrea SuperBeam headset records the user’s listening environment in 3D surround sound with the placement of Binaural Stereo Microphones on each ear piece of the headphone.
  • The close proximity of the SuperBeam microphones to the user’s left and right ears create an acoustic “Real Head Transfer Function” effect.
  • Sound arriving at each microphone in natural phase will duplicate ones’ own live listening experience. Headphone playback then delivers a realistic sound reproduction experience.
  • With SuperBeam headsets, you can now have a portable recording studio right on your head with the ability to create hi-fidelity 3D virtual surround sound recordings where ever you may be.
  • Great for recording live music, live audio events, live entertainment, lectures or environmental soundscapes.
  • Simply put the head-set on and plug into your compatible stereo recording device. The headset provides standard 3.5mm audio plugs, one for the microphones and the other for the headphone connections.
  • This enables you to listen to music through the headphone while using the binaural mics with your video camera.
  • For use with: Go Pro Hero3 (w/Mic adapter cable), DSLR cameras, camcorders, digital field recorders, Mac and PC computers, or any recording device with external 3.5mm bias powered stereo Mic input.

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Headphones Jack ‎3.5 mm Jack
Connectivity Technology ‎Wired
Age Range (Description) ‎Adult
Specific Uses For Product ‎personal
Control Type ‎Volume Control
Cable Feature ‎Retractable
Item Weight ‎0.4 Pounds
Number of Items ‎1
Is Autographed ‎No
UPC ‎752921041081
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00752921041081
Manufacturer ‎Andrea Electronics Corporation
Item model number ‎SB-205W
Hardware Platform ‎PC
Item Weight ‎6.4 ounces
Product Dimensions ‎5.25 x 5 x 1.5 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎5.25 x 5 x 1.5 inches
ASIN ‎B005GAW6BA
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Date First Available ‎August 8, 2011

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3.9 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars

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Andrea SB-205W Earbuds for 3D Sound Recording and Playback have binaural microphones located on each ear piece. This binaural mobile recording microphone system is designed for portability. The sleek "boom free" design with digital noise cancellation technology allows you to look more natural during video chat with no boom in front of your mouth and there is no need for constant manual adjustment of the position of the boom microphone to achieve proper close talking operation. These in-the-ear buds have omni-directional electret condenser microphones, 9mm speaker drivers, microphone mute switch and earphone volume control. The SB-205 package includes S,M & L in-ear seals for a custom fit, 6' extension cable, USB for connecting the headset's stereo microphones to computers and a deluxe hard travel/storage case. You will be amazed at the high quality 3D Surround Sound recording and playback. Experience the audio déjà vu for yourself when you hear the results! BONUS SOFTWARE: Free Mac and PC software that provides stereo microphone noise reduction for enhancing VoIP communication applications such as Skype and a 10 band graphic equalizer for maximizing your playback listening experience. Pure Audio award winning noise reduction reduces repetitive background noise on both the acoustic and electronic system noise. Patended adaptive beam forming DSDA algorithm powers Andrea's array mircophone system, enabling "Boom Free" performance. The array microphone system forms an audio pick up beam toward the user's mouth and eliminates background noises that are outside of the beam.

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Customers find the earbuds' sound quality great with low self-noise, and appreciate their value as a cheaper way to achieve decent binaural recordings. They are comfortable, have good recording quality, and feature a USB adapter. The functionality and build quality receive mixed feedback - while some say they work great and are blown away by their quality, others report issues with the microphone not working and describe the earbuds as bad.

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30 customers mention "Sound quality"23 positive7 negative

Customers praise the headphones' sound quality, particularly noting their low self-noise, and one customer mentions excellent voice-to-text recognition.

"...how much the speakers can handle and all that, I will say the music sounds good to me, but I primarily bought these to use with my Rosetta Stone and..." Read more

"...But then I changed the earbuds and the sound level was very good. The problem is Andrea microphone quality is very good but earbud quality is bad." Read more

"Sound is binaural and pretty good. The fit is too big even with the smallest rubbers, they keep falling out...." Read more

"...The voice to text recognition is excellent...." Read more

12 customers mention "Value for money"12 positive0 negative

Customers find these earbuds well worth the price and appreciate them as a cheaper way to achieve decent binaural recordings.

"Sound is binaural and pretty good. The fit is too big even with the smallest rubbers, they keep falling out...." Read more

"...A cheaper way to achieve decent binaural recordings. And when they worked, they pulled that off...." Read more

"If you want a low cost option for binaural recording, this is your most budget friendly option. A couple of things to note:..." Read more

"...recommend these to anyone who wants quality binaural audio for a cheap price...." Read more

8 customers mention "Comfort"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the earbuds comfortable.

"This puppy works and feels great...." Read more

"...impart an openness to the recording that's hard to describe-warm, tight, very listenable...." Read more

"this is a good design to fit the ear because its very comfortable in my ears...." Read more

"...The form factor is convenient and comfortable enough. Nice to be able to record, monitor and playback...." Read more

8 customers mention "Recording quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the headphones' recording capabilities, with one customer noting they work well with the Zoom H4n, while another mentions the microphone quality is very good.

"...The problem is Andrea microphone quality is very good but earbud quality is bad." Read more

"...was the FREE software from Andrea Electronics which gave a whole new edge in recording, even over my Cakewalk program I will be chomping at the bit..." Read more

"...for an extensive amount of time, but other than that, you get great recording quallity all in a small package...." Read more

"...I am able to get OK recordings with these into my Zoom H2n, and the USB 2in/2out adapter actually works with a micro-usb adapter into my android..." Read more

4 customers mention "Usb connectivity"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the USB connectivity of these earbuds, with one customer noting they can be connected to a computer via USB.

"...You can connect to your computer via USB or the dual, separated headphone/mic jacks..." Read more

"...I paid 11USD for these. It has a very high quality carrying case, a USB adapter (for computer) and an extension cable...." Read more

"...Good however for Skype , and equipped for USB Interface with your computer...." Read more

"...It comes with a 3.5mm microphone and headphone usb adapter as well as an extender...." Read more

3 customers mention "Case size"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the carrying case for these earbuds.

"...these were way better than I expected, they include an extension cable, case, USB Audio Sound Card, and extra Rubber Ear Plugs...." Read more

"...These are definitely a $10 pair of headphones. The carrying case is nice, that's about it." Read more

"Comfortable, pretty good sound and a handy little case." Read more

16 customers mention "Functionality"11 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the headphones' functionality, with some saying they work great while others report issues, including problems with the microphone and 3.5mm cord extension.

"...I can hear clearly and the program responds well to me. I can only assume they would be great to use with that Dragon software as well...." Read more

"This microphone was purchased specifically to work with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Previously I used Andrea NC-181VM USB, which did a good job...." Read more

"...For the price, these worked extremely well (especially when they were only $15) and I have been blown away by their quality...." Read more

"...are not going to work for every device out there, these are not powered microphones, and require something called "plug-in-power" or "PiP..." Read more

12 customers mention "Quality"7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the earbuds' quality, with some being blown away by them while others find them bad.

"...They seem to be well made but it would be better if there was a sizing system for ears for these things." Read more

"...well (especially when they were only $15) and I have been blown away by their quality...." Read more

"...Only concern is it is not good as earbuds. I couldn't hear my record when I tried to listen with them. Sound level was very low...." Read more

"...the earbuds or USB soundcard as they degrade over time, they lasted me about a year but not really longer than that." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Perry Taliaferro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price if you need a mic in your ear-buds
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    This puppy works and feels great. I was hesitant to buy at first because I wasn't sure the tips would fit my ears as large ones just will not stay in, but this actually came with three different sizes of tips that you can change so I didn't need to worry. Great sound if you just want to use them for regular era buds (just listen to music or audio books). And while I can't speak on the technical side of things, like how much the speakers can handle and all that, I will say the music sounds good to me, but I primarily bought these to use with my Rosetta Stone and they work fantastic for that. I can hear clearly and the program responds well to me. I can only assume they would be great to use with that Dragon software as well.

    As for some features ... There is both a mute and adjustable volume controls for the mic set close to the V-split, so you can use them easily enough.

    Plus they have all the connections you would usually need. You can connect to your computer via USB or the dual, separated headphone/mic jacks (One jack for the mic and one for the headphones ... I think it sounds better than the USB, on ANY device I have tried, not just these, but it's possible I am just hearing things. Ha, get it? Yeah ... pretty bad joke. Sorry). However, they also come with a twin jack to single adapter, so you can plug into anything that only uses the one jack for both headphones and mic, like a laptop or a cell phone.

    Once again, I am not using these things for anything technical or important, and I am certainly not out recording nature, but for average, everyday use and use on speech recognition programs like Rosetta Stone, they work great.
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  • OZGUR BASEGMEZ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it if you need a good quality binaural microphone, don't buy if you need earbuds
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I first thought to purchase a Roland binaural microphone set. But price was a concern. Then I found that stereo microphone set. I tested that with my old Olympus WS-331M sound recorder and worked very well. Also I connected it to a GoPro Hero 4 BE with a cheap audio adapter. It worked very well again. I paid 11USD for these. It has a very high quality carrying case, a USB adapter (for computer) and an extension cable. Only concern is it is not good as earbuds. I couldn't hear my record when I tried to listen with them. Sound level was very low. But then I changed the earbuds and the sound level was very good. The problem is Andrea microphone quality is very good but earbud quality is bad.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • C. S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars for big ear canals
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Sound is binaural and pretty good. The fit is too big even with the smallest rubbers, they keep falling out. They seem to be well made but it would be better if there was a sizing system for ears for these things.
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  • Evolving Knowledge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Fit with Dragon Naturally Speaking
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    This microphone was purchased specifically to work with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Previously I used Andrea NC-181VM USB, which did a good job. What I didn't like about the 181's is the boom mic. Ideally the microphone should be in the same position every time you dictate and that had been a problem. The biggest problem was that when dictating for long stretches I like to sip warm tea and the boom has to be rotated out of the way every time, then swung down and hopefully in the same position as before. The Andrea SB205 solved both issues that I had with the boom mic. They are always in the same position and taking a sip of tea is no longer an inconvenience. The voice to text recognition is excellent.

    Configuring the software to use with Dragon took a couple of emails to Andrea support, which were answered in a reasonable time. First, don't install Andrea's Audio Commander if all you plan to use the microphones for is dictating. To save you time here's what Andrea support advised for PC users:

    1) Right click on the speaker icon in the lower right of the window and select 'Recording devices'.

    2) With the sound settings open confirm that 'Andrea SuperBeam USB Headset' has a green check mark. If not click on it once to select, then 'Set to default'.

    3) Make sure that when you speak you see green bars on the sound indicator. If you see green bars on any other device right click and disable it.

    4) Double click the 'Andrea SuperBeam USB Headset' to open the properties window for this device.

    5) Select the 'Listen' tab and make certain that check box next to "Listen to this device' is NOT ticked.

    6) Select the 'Levels' tab and make sure the microphone level is set to a minimum of 80. (Dragon later readjusted this to 49.)

    7) If the 'Enhancement' tab is present click it and make certain that NONE of the enhancements are ticked--this interfers with Dragons ability to properly set the recording levels.

    8) Select the 'Exclusive Mode' tab and make certain that both choices ARE ticked.

    If you are using the 205's with a VoIP application (Skype) you can enable the noise cancellation. Not advisable with Dragon because it interferes with Dragon's ability to set the microphone level.

    [UPDATE]
    Several of the negative reviews complain of noise. It's true. Andrea has included a USB audio adapter that is noisy. Found the Sabrent Aluminum USB External Stereo Sound Adapter (works with Mac or PC) far superior. Just about any USB audio adapter is going to be better than the one included.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OJ5AV8I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
    10 people found this helpful
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  • lucia bazan
    1.0 out of 5 stars OK sound, but hanging on by a thread.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    These seemed like a good alternative to, say, the Roland CS-10EM. A cheaper way to achieve decent binaural recordings. And when they worked, they pulled that off. Sound was a little hissy, but to be expected, and other than that it was clear and directional. But, as I moved my head I could hear sound popping in and out of one earbud or the other. I thought it was due to them being plugged to both the in and out of the same recorder (the zoom H5) but it still happened when using only as mics or headphones.
    This kind of sound was indicative of a short circuit, and if moving your head causes the mics/headphones to sort out, they are not suitable for binaural recordings (aside from being obviously defective).

    Shame. O guess you get what you pay for. Sent them back, and I'm now waiting to test out the more expensive Roland's.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Paul James Micklos
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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    Not happy with the fit. They fall out of my ears all the time. Voice quality is ok.
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  • Alan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Brilliant idea of making actual recording as the ears hear it.
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  • JUBO HWANG
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Great
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  • Nicolas
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bonne paire de micro binaural pour le prix
    Reviewed in France on March 21, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Voici un couple de micro et oreillettes binaural, compatible avec tous les enregistreurs portable, la connectique est en Jack.
    On peut également les brancher sur un ordi une tablette ou un Smartphone si on a l'adaptateur adéquat puisqu'un petit préamplis est fourni
    Très bon rapport qualité prix pour ceux qui veulent s'équiper de micros binauraux
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