Audio Headset
Cobham Defence Communications Headset Selection
Crew headsets play an important role in overall system communication intelligibility. They also provide crew members with the necessary hearing protection required when operating within the high noise environment of a modern armored fighting vehicle.
Cobham Defence Communications (CDC) has over 20 years of experience in the integration and use of ANR headsets with armored fighting vehicle intercoms and participated in the integration of the first-ever in-service ANR system.
All Royal Ordinance Vehicle Intercommunication System (ROVIS) support (as standard) the use of ANR headsets and CDC has worked closely with numerous manufacturers to develop ANR headsets which are compatible with ROVIS and offer the best performance possible.
As a result, CDC offers a range of headsets suitable for both Combat Vehicle Crew and Infantry personnel, providing the best possible noise-attenuation performance at highly competitive prices. CDC also offers headsets for dismounted soldier applications.
CDC’s line of headsets include:
Tank Helmets
Heavy to Medium Armored vehicles generate significant ambient noise which requires the use of ANR technology to ensure a safe working environment. Tank helmets provide ANR protection and also physical ballistic protection. The headset usually includes:
- Twin ear-cup headset assembly fitted with Active Noise Reduction (ANR), Talk Through Circuits (TTC), main cable assembly and a boom microphone;
- Inner soft helmet
- Hard-shell which can be provided in either standard or high ballistic protection.
CDC can provide several types of Tank helmets incorporating some of or all of the following features: -
- ANR protection
- A cost-effective passive only option where no power is available for the crew member
- Electronic Talk Through
- Standard or High Ballistic Protection
Infantry crew Headsets
The ‘low-profile’ Infantry Headsets are designed to be worn under Infantry Helmets and can be configured to suit the customer’s specific needs.
The headsets in this range can either have an over head band or a steel neckband to allow fitting or removal without having to remove the Infantry Helmet. Additional features include:
- Electronic talk-through
- Cut off the talk through microphones in high noise to provide good passive attenuation during gun fire.
- ANR as an option for high noise environments
- Fitted with or without a microphone
Single Ear Headset
Used in conjunction with the Eagle Close Combat radio, CDC has developed a single ear headset which allows the user to maintain full peripheral hearing while still maintaining communications with the crew over the Eagle Short Range Radio. The headset can be worn under most standard military helmets and is secured using an easily adjustable Velcro strap. The headset also lets the users fit either a standard Ear Defender or the in-vehicle intercom headset over it for added hearing protection. The lightweight headset is fitted with a noise-canceling microphone.
