ComTac VIII Defender

The 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII brings forward our next generation tactical headset platform with updated looks, improved systems integration, and auditory situational awareness to help give operators a tactical edge during operations. Earcups and headband have been completely redesigned to help promote attenuation, comfort, and overall ease of use for the operator. Environmental Listening for Auditory Situational Awareness: The environmental listening feature, also known as "talk-through", is a means of allowing safe audio sounds to bypass the individual hearing protection electronically while still helping protect against harmful noises. A microphone receives the sounds outside of the headset and transmits them to a speaker inside the headset. The level-dependent digital audio circuit senses noise levels above the desired threshold and compresses them to a safe decibel level or amplifies weak sounds to an audible level. The ComTac™ VIII features our latest environmental microphones which are positioned in a wider and deeper parabolic design. Mission Audio Profiles (MAP): ComTac™ VIII offers a way to adjust the auditory settings of your headset for your mission. Traditionally, a headset has a set frequency response, and the operator can only increase or decrease the volume. The MAP function provides advanced ambient listening modes that allow access to a variety of gain settings, but with frequency shaping, to enhance auditory performance in five conditions. The MAP Profiles have been designed with a variety of combat and combat support operations in mind. Hearing Protection & Ear Plug Mode: In critical situations, noise levels can be so high that they cause immediate, permanent damage to your hearing if proper protection is not worn. ComTac™ VIII helps provide hearing protection and can also be worn in combination with earplugs to help provide additional protection if required. In ear plug mode, it is possible to maintain a degree of auditory situational awareness, as the headset volume is boosted to help compensate for the additional attenuation provided by the ear plug. SPECIFICATIONS: Attenuation Rating: 29 dB Audio Type: Environmental Listening Battery Life: Approx. 50 Hours Battery Type: Disposable AAA, Rechargeable AAA Bluetooth: No Brand: PELTOR™ Built-In FM and/or AM Radio: No Built-In 2-Way Radio: No Case Quantity: 10 Hearing Protection Style: Over-the-Head Intrinsically Safe: No Level-Dependent Function for Ambient Listening: Yes Microphone Class/Type: None Noise-Attenuating Headset: Yes Product Color: Grey, O.D. Green Product Series: ComTac VIII Product Type: Electronic Earmuffs Recommended Application: Tactical Suspension Method: Headband