So, you will have to spend about $190 for the binaural setup, it is still a lot cheaper than other options. I tested them with the TASCAM DR-05 which costs less than $100. To start using the microphones, it is required to plug them into a portable recorder that includes a plug-in-power (phantom power) port or a battery module. Another problem is that I always have to remove the windscreens to see which microphone is left or right. The cable is thin and feels so vulnerable, I always have to carry the microphones carefully because they will be very difficult to fix when the cable is broken. I’m a little disappointed with build quality of the mics. The windscreens are sold separately and I had to pay extra $7 for them, these are helpful when you record outdoors and provide a better fit for large ears. All I have is the microphones inside a small carrying case. I received them in a thick envelope and it even didn’t have a box. The Sound Professionals microphones didn’t impress me with its packaging. Now there are a lot more choices for low-budget users, and the Sound Professionals SP-TFB-2 is one of the most popular binaural microphones you can find. Of course, the listener needs to have good-quality headphones to experience the 3D sound, I’d recommend open-back headphones because they can deliver awesome soundstage. The microphones are worn within ear canal to capture exactly what would have been heard by a listener. At the moment, the most popular method is using microphones on a dummy’s or a volunteer’s head. ![]() There’ve been many methods experimented to achieve a realistic experience. ![]() Binaural recording is an excellent ASMR trigger. It is not by chance that ASMR is also called Attention Induced Head Orgasm, head tingles or chills. If you haven’t tried these yet, you can take a look at a sample below or make a search on Youtube, you will be surprised with a numerous ASMR artists. If you are not familiar with the term binaural, you might have experienced it on Youtube videos under different terms like 3D or ASMR sound.
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