Lemo Plug
12-10-2019, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Longhornmaniac8
I still think a pair of noise canceling headphones plus a microphone adapter is the way to go.
It will cost you $500-$600, which is well and truly cheaper than the majority of high-end aviation headsets, and has a dual purpose.
Most people these days have a pair of noise canceling headphones. That percentage rises considerably if you spend lots of time on airplanes.
So why not get a single item that can fill two purposes? Having a great pair of headphones for commutes/deadheads/vacation and then a mic for work.
It will cost you $500-$600, which is well and truly cheaper than the majority of high-end aviation headsets, and has a dual purpose.
Most people these days have a pair of noise canceling headphones. That percentage rises considerably if you spend lots of time on airplanes.
So why not get a single item that can fill two purposes? Having a great pair of headphones for commutes/deadheads/vacation and then a mic for work.
12-11-2019, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Jungle Jim
I have never seen a Lightspeed headset on the line. IMO, they are too heavy for industrial use. ...
Originally Posted by Jungle Jim
I’m a huge advocate for the DC Pro X for those very reasons. Super impressed with it as the first DC set I’ve owned, packs up super small in the bag, and comfortable to wear all day. Oh and it doesn’t cost >$1000 Bose brand tax with a clunky giant case.
12-11-2019, 06:06 AM
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Lemo Plug
Originally Posted by Jungle Jim
I have never seen a Lightspeed headset on the line. IMO, they are too heavy for industrial use. A max duty day with one of those sounds really painful on the neck! I would also advise against carrying a bunch of connectors that you’ll probably lose at some point, thus leading to additional spend. And I don’t know about you, but pack volume is one of my most important considerations for anything I carry with me to work. I’m a huge advocate for the DC Pro X for those very reasons. Super impressed with it as the first DC set I’ve owned, packs up super small in the bag, and comfortable to wear all day. Oh and it doesn’t cost >$1000 Bose brand tax with a clunky giant case.
Already own the zulus, with a lemo Plug. Already flew with em six legs a day 4 days a week so know they aren’t the smallest. Have a lemo to Airbus Adapter too. Just wondering if it will work. Don’t need to buy a new headset just now...
As for how rugged, they held up fine with ~1000 hours a year...
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12-13-2019, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Longhornmaniac8
The Sony WH-1000XM3s charge via USB. It's a USB-C cable. They provide a short USB to USB-C cable for charging.
And you can get a UFlyMike or similar set up for the Sony’s to be used in the cockpit? The QCs can’t be charged via usb?
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12-13-2019, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by blueskies27
And you can get a UFlyMike or similar set up for the Sony’s to be used in the cockpit? The QCs can’t be charged via usb?
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I don't have the QC35s, but apparently they also charge via USB. Just another option for those out there who want a good headset/headphone combo.
The battery life on the Sonys is terrific.
12-13-2019, 11:53 PM
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I bought my A-20’s with a 5-pin XLR plug for work, and and XLR-to-dual adapter for when I fly GA, or in case the XLR jack in the airplane doesn’t work (hasn’t happened yet). Absolutely LOVE not having to deal with batteries. However, if you do have to use any type of adapter vs. plugging straight into the XLR, you won’t be able to use ship power.
12-16-2019, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BravoTango
Already own the zulus, with a lemo Plug. Already flew with em six legs a day 4 days a week so know they aren’t the smallest. Have a lemo to Airbus Adapter too. Just wondering if it will work. Don’t need to buy a new headset just now...
As for how rugged, they held up fine with ~1000 hours a year...
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As for how rugged, they held up fine with ~1000 hours a year...
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