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| Sound
pressure is reduced 5dB. |
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| Test
data confirm the Upgrade’s noise dampening benefits. |
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| Others
will understand YOU better! |
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"The
noise (dampening) part of this headset is quite remarkable."
– Colonel Joe Kittinger |
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| View
test
data
that shows Oregon Aero noise attenuation components perform
better than ANR headsets. |
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| No
more top-of-your-head pressure! |
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| SoftSeal® Ear Cushions are pain-free even with eyewear or earrings. |
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| SoftSkin® Ear
Seal Covers are
especially helpful in hot, humid climates. |
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| Testing
shows the HushKit® Passive Ear Cup
Noise Attenuation Kit dramatically improves noise attenuation
and intelligibility. |
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| The MicMuff® Microphone
cover lets a noise canceling mic do its job above 97dB. |
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PAINLESS
AND QUIETER
AVIATION HEADSET UPGRADES |
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Upgrade
includes SoftTop® Headset Cushion, SoftSeal® Ear
Cushions,
SoftSkin® Ear Seal Covers, HushKit® Passive
Ear Cup Noise Attenuation Kit,
and MicMuff® Microphone
Cover
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The
World's Greatest Headset Is the One You Already Own!®
--With
an Oregon Aero® Upgrade.
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Kits are Complete Solution
to Headset Pain, Noise
For considerably less than
the cost of a new headset, you can upgrade the headset
you
already
own to
improve comfort
and
performance. You’ll experience improved intelligibility
and transmission clarity, and you’ll enjoy pain-free,
cool, dry ears.
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The
five-component Upgrade Kit developed piece-by-piece, as
we continued to identify factors that cause headset pain
and noise. Ignore any one factor and the headset likely
will be as uncomfortable as it ever was. By installing
all five components, every issue is addressed and none
is left unresolved. |
| What
Do I Get When I Upgrade My Headset? |
No
More Pain
Your blood keeps flowing, so there’s
no more ischemia, or "hot spots." We don’t
make the pain "better;" the SoftTop® Headset
Cushion and SoftSeal® Ear Cushions make the pain go away!
Headset pain is a result of localized blood loss, caused
by inadequately sized ear seal openings, unyielding surfaces
and sharp edges that come in contact with the human body.
Our Upgrade eliminates these problems.
Reduced Overall Sound Pressure
A reduced overall sound pressure of 5dB
is achieved by installing the energy dampening HushKit® Passive
Ear Cup Noise Attenuation Kit (noise is energy). Noise also
is reduced by decoupling the speakers from the Ear Cup structure,
so
when
installing
the
Oregon Aero® Upgrade, don’t remount the speaker
with screws
— let the speaker float in the foam. This will stop
the mechanical noise bridge created by hard mounting the
speaker
to the Ear Cup.
Improved Intelligibility
"Intelligibility" means how
well you UNDERSTAND what you hear. The HushKit® Passive
Ear Cup Noise Attenuation Kit is particularly
effective in the speech frequency of 700-7000 Hz, where
intelligibility is reduced because of background
noise and where noise induced hearing loss most often occurs.
Testing data confirm our Upgrade’s noise dampening
benefits.
Improved Transmission Clarity
Improved transmission clarity is a design
feature of the MicMuff® Microphone Cover,
which functions as a microphone acoustic baffle. For a complete
explanation,
see "Why Do I Have Such a
Hard Time Communicating…". Now others understand
YOU better!
Cool, Dry Ear Seals
Tired
of perspiration running down your neck? Place our SoftSkin® Ear
Seal Covers over our SoftSeal® Ear
Cushions. The SoftSkin® Ear Seal
Covers are made of a perspiration-wicking fabric which
draws the
perspiration
away from the skin
where
it then evaporates.
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TWO
FOAMS FOR EAR SEALS — It’s how you work with visco-elastic
foam that makes the difference. Here workers are spray laminating
two layers of foam used in SoftSeal® Ear Cushions. The
soft layer conforms to the head, the stiffer layer helps
the ear seals keep their shape. |
Common
Questions
Q Why do you recommned getting all five components?
A The five-component Upgrade Kit developed piece-by-piece,
as we continued to identify factors that cause headset
pain and noise. Ignore any one factor and the headset likely
will be as uncomfortable as it ever was. By installing
all five ocmonents, every issue is addressed and none is
left
unresolved.
Q I’m not sure what kind of headset I have or what
upgrade parts to order. What do I do?
A First, check the Headset
Upgrade Chart or the Product
Listings on
this website. If you still aren’t sure what to order,
call Dan, our headset specialist, at 800-888-6910. He can
determine what you need.
Q My headset isn’t listed in your upgrade chart.
Can I still get an upgrade?
A Most likely. Call 800-888-6910 for assistance.
Q I’m not comfortable doing my own headset upgrade.
Can you do it?
A You bet. Just send us your headset. We’ll do
the upgrade and mail it back to you. Be sure to send a
note with
your name, return address, phone number, and instructions
about what you would like done.
Q Do I really need a MicMuff® Microphone Cover?
A We highly recommend it if you want others to understand
you clearly. See "Why Do I
Have Such a Hard Time Communicating…" for
a complete explanation and answers to questions about this
familiar
situation.
Q I see I have the option of a D-ring on most of
your SoftTop® Headset Cushions. What is a D-ring?
A
It's a D-shaped ring attached to the top of the headset cushion to conveniently
hang up your headset.
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Oregon
Aero® Headset Upgrade Kit Components |
A
SoftTop® Headset Cushion
Eliminates top-of-head pressure. 100% plush
sheepskin wool. Keeps head cool or warm. Moisture-proof, self-wicking
action. Flexible leather backing. Customized mount of either
rubber extrusion or nylon hook/loop wrap.
B
SoftSeal® Ear Cushions
Conform to your head. 200-300% more volume
for total comfort. Smooth, soft, washable synthetic leather
cover over temperature and pressure sensitive visco-elastic
foam core. Great with eyewear or earrings. Eliminate ear pressure.
Attach with flange, adhesive ring or snap-on mount, depending
on headset type.
C SoftSkin® Ear
Seal Covers
Keep your ears even drier and cooler and
add to product life by slipping SoftSkin® Ear Seal Covers
over SoftSeal® Ear Cushions. Self-wicking
reduces perspiration buildup. Especially helpful in hot,
humid climates. They
fit
loose, not tight like a drum (this is important because tight
cloth covers produce pressure on the ear, causing pain).
D HushKit® Passive
Ear Cup Noise Attenuation Kit
Testing shows the HushKit® Passive
Ear Cup Noise Attenuation Kit performs
better than ANR headsets in the 700-7000Hz mid-range where
hearing loss occurs (see Headset
Test Data). Dramatically
improves noise attenuation and intelligibility. Four die-cut
visco-elastic foam layers fill all Ear Cup voids. Turn down
your radio volume! It’s not that you can’t hear
your radio (even though it’s on high volume) — it’s
that you can’t understand what’s being
said in the voice frequency range.
E MicMuff® Microphone Cover
The MicMuff® Microphone Cover lets a noise
canceling mic do its job above 97dB. Eliminates ambient cockpit
noise
and
noise from radios and intercom. The noisier the cockpit (warbirds,
open cockpit, large engine aircraft), the more dramatic the
improvement in noise reduction and clarity. See "Why
Do I Have Such a Hard Time Communicating…" for
complete explanation. The MicMuff® Microphone
Cover must be used
on
all headsets installed in the communications system.
Soft, washable leatherette cover over foam sleeve creates
chamber around mic. Cockpit noise has limited access to mic
cartridges, but voice enters easily through holes in leatherette
cover. Elasticized tie ensures it won’t blow away.
Headset Upgrade Installation
Nearly all Oregon Aero® Aviation
Headset Upgrades can be installed by the owner. Each
Upgrade comes with detailed installation instructions. The
SoftTop® Headset Cushion replaces
your existing headpad. SoftSeal® Ear
Cushions attaches with flange, adhesive ring, or snap-on
mount. SoftSkin® Ear Seal Covers slip
over SoftSeal® Ear
Cushions. Disassemble Ear Cups to install the HushKit® Passive
noise Attenuation Kit (the foam layers fill all Ear Cup voids).
The MicMuff® Microphone Cover slips
over the headset mic and ties in place (see Installing
the MicMuff® Microphone Cover). Or--you may send
Oregon Aero your headset and we’ll upgrade it for
you. A few headsets require that Oregon Aero complete the
installation. |
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Mike
Dennis riding an ultralight on floats in the Florida Keys.
Yes, he’s wearing an Oregon Aero® upgraded headset and
yes, the ride was quiet and painless! |
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