In the true spirit of DIY filmmaking, the brand or type of headphones that you use for production or editing matters about as much as your cameras, lenses, or any other parts of the process. If you have a good story, clear vision, and great actors, you’re liable to find success regardless of your gear.
Yet, with that being said, there are plenty of gear decisions that can make your life easier, and many decisions that can make things harder on yourself. Choosing the right headphones when you need them is one of those decisions, and while Apple AirPods have been getting more popular, they still haven’t been considered for production or video-editing needs.
Could that change with Apple's new 5th-generation AirPods? Let’s take a look.
Apple AirPods 5 Revealed
Revealed by Apple at its "Surprise and Shine” event, this newest generation of the AirPods promises some nice improvements in a few key areas. The first is noise cancellation, as the AirPods 5 will feature 1.5x more active noise cancellation than previous models.
The AirPods 5 will also offer enhanced Siri functionality and an open-ear design for all-day comfort, which could help with production or editing work in particular.
The new AirPods will also provide personalized spatial audio with head tracking and be more immersive than ever with impressive new Live Translation upgrades that let wearers communicate across 10 languages.
Ready for Video Work?
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Keeping the point above in mind about how any gear could work for the right DIY creators, of course, some high-quality headphones from a tech-forward company like Apple are going to be capable of getting the job done.
They should be more comfortable and, if you work in immersive video, the immersive audio features should be a plus. Still, with so many extremely comfortable over-ear headphones on the market from brands that specialize in sound and video editing, AirPods likely won’t be your best bet for long sessions.
Still, if that’s what you want to rock, you do you—and these new AirPods 5 should be the best yet.
Price and Availability
If you want to check out these new next-gen Apple AirPods, here are the full specs and purchase options.
- For iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac
- Active Noise Canceling with 3 Modes
- Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking
- Open-Ear Design with Live Translation
- IP54 Dust, Sweat, and Water-Resistant
- New Siri AI for Hands-Free Control
- Adaptive EQ
- Enhanced Acoustic Architecture
- Includes Charging Case
Apple AirPods Noise-Canceling Earbuds (5th Generation)
Featuring 1.5x more active noise canceling than the previous generation, the 5th generation AirPods from Apple offer enhanced Siri functionality and an open-ear design for all-day comfort. With personalized spatial audio with head tracking, AirPods are more immersive than ever, and Live Translation technology keeps you in clear communication across 10 languages.
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