Short answer: there is no reliable, creator-published 2026 list of Jacksepticeye’s current microphone and headphones that I can find. The safest answer is to separate gear Jacksepticeye has directly confirmed from newer equipment identified by viewers.
Jacksepticeye’s own 2013 setup tour directly lists a Rode Podcaster microphone and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250-ohm headphones. His later setup changed substantially. In February 2026, viewers identified the large open-back headphones in one of his newer videos as the Sennheiser HD 800 S, but Jacksepticeye has not published a current gear list confirming that model by name.
So if you came here looking for a simple “he uses X” answer, here is the more accurate version.
Jacksepticeye’s audio gear at a glance
| Gear | Model | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Likely recent use | Identified by viewers from a 2026 video; not officially confirmed in a current gear list |
| Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250Ω | Confirmed historical gear | Named by Jacksepticeye in his 2013 setup tour |
| Microphone | Rode Podcaster | Confirmed historical gear | Named by Jacksepticeye in his 2013 setup tour |
| Current microphone | Not reliably confirmed | Unknown | Multiple gear sites make conflicting claims without a primary source |
Last checked: September 2026. Creator setups change, so the distinction between “seen recently,” “reported elsewhere” and “confirmed by the creator” matters.
What headphones does Jacksepticeye use now?
The strongest recent clue points to the Sennheiser HD 800 S.
In February 2026, viewers discussing a recent Jacksepticeye video identified the headphones he was wearing as the HD 800 S. Several people independently reached the same model, including one viewer who said they used reverse-image search. That is useful evidence, but it is still community identification rather than a direct statement from Jacksepticeye.
That distinction is important because creator-gear articles often copy one another. A recent investigation into creator gear lists found contradictory Jacksepticeye equipment claims across the web and could not trace most “current setup” assertions to a source.
The HD 800 S identification is plausible from a technical standpoint. Sennheiser describes the HD 800 S as a reference-class open-back headphone with 56 mm ring-radiator drivers, 300-ohm impedance and a very wide, spacious presentation. It is a serious listening headphone rather than a conventional gaming headset.
Does Jacksepticeye use a gaming headset?
Historically, no. The best directly sourced setup information points to studio or audiophile headphones plus a separate microphone, rather than an all-in-one gaming headset.
That approach makes sense for recording. A dedicated microphone can be positioned independently, while open-back studio headphones can provide a spacious sound without requiring a boom mic attached to the earcup.
If you are choosing equipment for your own channel, you do not need to copy a creator’s exact headphones. Our guide to gaming headsets for streaming covers more practical all-in-one options.
The headphones Jacksepticeye directly confirmed: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
We do have one model with excellent primary evidence. In Jacksepticeye’s 2013 setup and home tour, the video description lists Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250-ohm headphones.
The DT 990 Pro is still sold today. Beyerdynamic describes the 250-ohm version as an open-back studio headphone intended for critical listening and editing, with a 5 Hz–35 kHz frequency response and a 250-ohm nominal impedance.
The high impedance is also why Jack’s old setup list included a Schiit Magni headphone amplifier. A 250-ohm studio headphone can benefit from proper amplification rather than being treated like a low-power phone headset.
This does not mean the DT 990 Pro is his current headphone. It means it is one of the few Jacksepticeye headphone claims that can be traced directly to Jacksepticeye himself.
What microphone does Jacksepticeye use?
His current 2026 microphone is not reliably confirmed in a public gear list.
That is a less exciting answer than naming an expensive studio mic, but it is the honest one. Search the web and you will find articles confidently claiming several different models. Most do not link to a video, post or interview where Jacksepticeye actually names the current microphone.
The previous version of this article claimed he used a Neumann U 87 Ai. I have removed that statement because I could not verify it from a dependable primary source.
The microphone Jacksepticeye directly confirmed: Rode Podcaster
Jacksepticeye’s 2013 setup tour directly lists the Rode Podcaster, along with a Rode PSM1 shock mount and Rode table stand.
That setup is historically verified. It also illustrates something useful for anyone building a recording setup: the microphone itself is only part of the chain. Mounting, positioning, room noise and recording levels can matter just as much as the logo on the mic.
What changed in Jacksepticeye’s later setup?
Jacksepticeye published another official Office Setup Tour in 2019. The video confirms that his production environment had evolved enormously from the compact 2013 setup.
However, the 2019 video’s description does not provide a complete model-by-model audio list. Some third-party breakdowns identify specific microphones, mixers and cameras visible in that tour, but that is a weaker form of evidence than Jack naming the products himself.
For that reason, I would not take a product that appeared in a 2019 room tour and describe it as “the microphone Jacksepticeye uses in 2026.” Seven years is a very long time in a professional creator’s studio.
Why do websites give different answers?
Creator-gear pages have an unusual problem: they look factual even when nobody has checked the source.
A product can appear in one old video, get added to a gear website, then be copied into dozens of other articles. Years later, search results may still say the creator “uses” that product even if the setup changed several times.
For Jacksepticeye specifically, a 2026 investigation by YouTubePlays found that current microphone, camera and PC claims on gear-list sites were contradictory and generally lacked traceable primary sources. That matches what I found while updating this article.
Our rule here is therefore simple:
- Confirmed: Jacksepticeye names the model himself or a primary source clearly documents it.
- Likely/recently identified: the product can be credibly identified from recent footage, but Jack has not confirmed it by name.
- Unverified: a gear list makes the claim without showing where it came from.
Are the Sennheiser HD 800 S good for gaming?
Yes, although they are wildly more expensive than necessary for most gamers.
The HD 800 S is an open-back audiophile headphone. Sennheiser specifies a 300-ohm impedance, 56 mm ring-radiator transducers and an open design intended to create a spacious soundstage. Those qualities can also be attractive in games where positional sound matters.
But buying them because a creator appears to use them would be poor value for most people. The Australian Sennheiser store lists them as a premium audiophile product costing well into four figures. You can get excellent gaming and recording audio for far less.
Should you copy Jacksepticeye’s setup?
Probably not literally.
A professional creator’s equipment is chosen for a particular room, workflow, production team and budget. Jacksepticeye’s older setups are interesting because they show how his studio evolved, but the lesson is not that buying the same microphone or headphones will reproduce his videos.
If you are building your own setup, prioritize the things viewers actually notice:
- clear speech with controlled room noise;
- a microphone positioned consistently;
- headphones comfortable enough for long sessions;
- stable recording levels without clipping;
- lighting and camera placement that suit your room;
- reliable hardware that does not interrupt recording.
If you are still building the room itself, our guide to creating a gaming room covers soundproofing and setup considerations beyond the headphones.
Jacksepticeye gear FAQ
What headphones did Jacksepticeye definitely use?
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250-ohm headphones are directly confirmed in his 2013 setup-tour description.
Does Jacksepticeye use Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones?
They appear to be the headphones seen in recent 2026 footage, based on multiple viewer identifications. I would describe that as likely recent use, not creator-confirmed current gear.
Does Jacksepticeye use Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones?
The old version of this page said yes, but I could not find a reliable source confirming that claim. I would not use it as a current answer.
Does Jacksepticeye use a Neumann U 87 microphone?
I could not verify that claim from a reliable primary source. The old article presented it as fact; the updated article does not.
What microphone did Jacksepticeye definitely use?
The Rode Podcaster is directly named in his 2013 setup tour. His current microphone is not reliably confirmed in a public 2026 gear list.
Bottom line
If you want the answer with the evidence attached: Jacksepticeye definitely used the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250Ω and Rode Podcaster in his 2013 setup. His studio later changed substantially.
Recent 2026 footage appears to show Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones, but that identification comes from viewers rather than a current gear list published by Jacksepticeye. I cannot responsibly name a current 2026 microphone with the same level of confidence.
That may be less tidy than the copy-and-paste gear lists around the web, but it is a much better answer to what we actually know.
