The Shure AONIC 50 Gen2 BK is the improved second generation of wireless studio headphones with adjustable noise-cancelling technology for the effective suppression of exterior noise. The new 3D audio technology featured in this generation enables the simulation of playback from multiple high-quality speakers to provide spatial sound from all directions. In addition, the battery life has been increased to 45 hours, and the scope of delivery includes everything the user will need in order to use and transport the headphones effectively in a wide variety of situations. The swivel joints are designed for a precise fit, the metal parts are free of burrs, and wearer comfort is ensured courtesy of the stitched faux-leather covering applied to the padding, making the robustly designed Shure AONIC 50 Gen2 BK the perfect closed-back headphones for monitoring signals down to the very last detail.
The on/off button on these headphones is also used to pair Bluetooth devices. The ShurePlus Play app, which is available to download free of charge on Android and iOS devices, can be used to control detailed settings for the Shure AONIC 50 Gen2 BK headphones, enabling users to choose between a noise-cancelling intensity level of normal or maximum and select up to ten environment mode settings. The app offers five preset options courtesy of a built-in equaliser, which can be used to switch between linear playback, de-esser, loudness boost, low boost, and vocal boost. The headphones use 50mm dynamic drivers and boast a frequency range of 20Hz to 22kHz. An impedance of 39 ohms allows the headphones to be operated with less powerful preamps, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, while the integrated 3D audio technology works on a patented algorithm that broadens the sound without producing unnatural artefacts.
The Shure AONIC 50 Gen2 BK has proven itself in a variety of applications, from studio use to providing musical enjoyment on the go, and all with a wireless range of 10m courtesy of Bluetooth 5 technology. These headphones are suitable for music producers, musicians, and music lovers in equal measure. Thanks to fingertip control, calls can be accepted directly on the headphones, the volume can be adjusted, or the music can be paused. A battery life of 45 hours allows the headphones to be used for extended periods, even on longer trips, and an LED light on the right earcup alerts the user accordingly if the battery level is low. The ear and headband padding is particularly soft for unrivalled comfort, and the ratcheted size adjustment ensures that the last set position is retained.
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne - known to many as the “Elvis microphone” - and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
The Shure AONIC 50 Gen2 BK has small foam pads to prevent chafing between the metal supports of the headband and the earpieces, rendering the headphones serviceable for many years to come. The earpieces are rotatable by 90 degrees, allowing the headphones to be folded flat in a matt black transport case which is not only equipped with a fabric carry handle but also features an appealing internal coating complete with an accessory compartment that can be closed with a hook and loop fastener. A 1.5m-long headphone cable and a USB-C charging cable are also included in the scope of delivery, the latter of which can also be used to connect up digital audio devices, offering even greater flexibility across a wide range of applications.