Originally Posted by
bgmann
Off topic, but an important question to me.
Does any SKW pilot use the David Clark DC Pro-X ANR headsets in the Embraer 175s?
I am tempted to buy a set but have read reviews about Hot Mic in airliners being loud and always turning the intercom mic off because the DC doesnt have Mic Bias. The headset is so lightweight that when you look up to the overhead panel the headset either falls off your head or moves so much you have to readjust the whole headset with two hands. The headset is on ears rather than around ears and when you chew gum or have a conversation or have a eat meal in flight you get lots of air noise leaking through and lose the seal. Also the ANR doesnt help w the jet air noise and since that is mostly what we get in our plane, there isnt much ANR benefit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I've been using the DC-Pro-Xs in the CRJ for about 6 months now. They took a little getting used to from my old-school David Clarks (the big ones), but now than I'm used to them they are awesome.
It's true, the Hot Mic is louder than many, but it's not a big issue at all. I normally keep the hot mic off when I'm not talking anyway (common courtesy anyway?)
It's very light weight, but also very adjustable, so I've never had a problem with it staying put on my head, it's never fallen off. You just have to adjust it properly. The on ear cup seals did take a little getting use to, but once you find the sweet spot, its not an issue at all. It's weird, I did have problems with the ear cup seals leaking at first, but now that I've had them for a bit, I don't have issues at all any more. Again, just have to get used to them.
Noise reduction is superb, including the wind noise in the jet. I have no regrets, overall it's a great headset, just takes some time to get used to. To me it's a no brainer, $400-500 cheaper than the Bose A20s.