What You Need To Succeed: Headphones

There are some key items Radio Students need to produce industry quality work. The first item you need is a pair of over-the-ear headphones. Don't go to the dollar store, get a nice pair of headphones. Over-the-ear headphones are trendy right now, so it is pretty easy to find them. Ensure you get a pair that are broadcast quality, some headphones are designed with heavier bass features for listening to music. Sennheiser headphones were the broadcast standard, but with advances in technologies most brands now have a suitable pair for broadcast. 

Personally, I use Sony headphones. I have had two pairs and I really like them. My Sony headphones fold, but most people I know have bigger sets that they carry in boxes or cases. 

You will also need a headphone jack for most headphones. This will convert the small jack to a larger on that will fit into the radio consoles. Buy three, nothing is worse than losing one when you need it. 

Prices for the jacks vary, I have paid $10 for one before and $4 for one before. I recommend shopping around online for them to find the store with the best price. 

Check your newly acquired headphones, you want them to be able to convert from the small to the large jack and vice versa. You may also have to edit on a standard computer which requires the smaller end. Watch out for buying headphones that solely have the large end, they are harder to convert.