Really depends on what I'm doing and next to whom I'm sitting. If I'm wearing a single-muff
(stop snickering because that's really what they're called)<and stop="" snickering="" because="" that="" s="" really="" what="" they="" re="" called=""></and> while programing a show, I want the mic
boom and muff on the opposite side from the designer or
stage manager. If I'm alone, being right-handed, I generally want the mic
boom on my left ear.
You didn't mention double-muff headsets
<and stop="" snickering="" because="" that="" s="" really="" what="" they="" re="" called=""></and> but they're a must in loud environments, like rock concerts, and some musical
theatre. A double can temporarily become a single just by pulling the non-boom side off one's ear, but it's annoying to have to wear one disposable ear
plug in the non-muff side. I've posted before about some people who will wear disposable ear plugs under their double-muff headsets for extremely loud concerts--I've done it and it works. I understand
David Clark makes some excellent headsets, but I've never used them. I prefer the
Beyer DT-108 (single-muff) and DT-109 (double-muff). I also own a
ClearCom CC-26 "designer"
headset, which I sometimes use for corporate shows where I know it's not going to get too loud.
One more thing--I "grew up" with ClearCom headsets that would turn the mic off when you swung the mic
boom over your head. I was surprised to learn that most other brands don't do this. So try
not to get into the habit of
not using the
beltpack's mic on/off
switch. The rest of the crew will chastise you endlessly if you forget. I know someone who was terminated from his position because he said something "inappropriate" in person to someone thinking his
headset mic was off.
Hope this answers your question. Not really the best choice for a
poll, as you should add at least 3 more options (single vs. double), maybe more if you count (lightweight vs. standard).