Ordinary headset for cockpit use
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Ordinary headset for cockpit use
Hey,
I have a question about "ordinary" phone headsets, and if there is some way to convert them for aviation use.
In my job we are provided with Bose A20, a great headset, but I get tension headaches even after 1hr of flight because of their tight fit.
I have been looking around the net for some In Ear aviation headset, but before I go ahead and purchase one I would like to pose this question.
I have a spare Bose QC 20 (In ear ANR) headset lying around the house, and I was wondering if it is possible to convert them some how for aviation use?
If there is no commercial product available for this, I would probably try to build a solution to try.
To be able to do that, I need to know what specifications the standard "GA Plug-type" has. What Impedance for the Headphone / MIC etc, if some one have it on hand.
Thank you very much.
I have a question about "ordinary" phone headsets, and if there is some way to convert them for aviation use.
In my job we are provided with Bose A20, a great headset, but I get tension headaches even after 1hr of flight because of their tight fit.
I have been looking around the net for some In Ear aviation headset, but before I go ahead and purchase one I would like to pose this question.
I have a spare Bose QC 20 (In ear ANR) headset lying around the house, and I was wondering if it is possible to convert them some how for aviation use?
If there is no commercial product available for this, I would probably try to build a solution to try.
To be able to do that, I need to know what specifications the standard "GA Plug-type" has. What Impedance for the Headphone / MIC etc, if some one have it on hand.
Thank you very much.
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Hi...you can probably find the adaptor you need at Mendelssohns or Flightstore they will give you an idea of what is available...worth it if you already have good headset
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And then there is Boses version of the QC-20 for aviation users, the Bose ProFlight. Same in-ear tips, but still an over-the head band, supposedly with much less clamp force than the A20. Gonna get mine hopefully in a month.