Everyone asks what makes your product different from the rest because they all look the same. But sometimes it's the things you don't see that makes the difference. We have listed some of our processes, specification, and materials used in each specific component of our product.
Component |
Acousticom's Helmet |
The Other's Helmet |
| Microphone |
Field replaceable dynamic or electret style microphones are built to a MIL-PRF-26542 specification for our dynamic microphone, and TSO RTCA/DO-214 specification for the electrets. |
Non-field replaceable electret style microphone (the terminals are soldered in place). Also one helmet manufacture zip-ties there microphone to their boom. There is also no dynamic microphone option. |
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| Earphones |
Field replaceable (Except for ENC version) dynamic earphones are built to a MIL-PRF-25670 specification. We also use a Mylar diaphragm that has been tested to survive harsh conditions that people encounter worldwide. These are the same earphones that we manufacture in bulk quantity for David Clark and Gentex Corporation. |
Non-field replaceable dynamic earphones that are soldered at the terminals. Purchased at a commercial grade specification, built with a paper diaphragm that has a higher failure rate when subject to harsh conditions that found in the Ultra light flying environment (water, salt fog, high/low temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and others) |
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| Cable Assembly |
Poly urethane outer jacket with Teflon insulated inner-conductors made of copper. Minimal 100,000 flexes at 180 degrees tested in our facility. |
Plastic outer jacket, similar to inexpensive speaker wire, with a low flex life. Chances of replacement are likely. |
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| Connector |
General Aviation style connectors are built by Switchcraft who manufacture military connectors. Headset can be removed and used as a General Aviation headset. We also offer the single plug connector which is just a standard connector used specifically for Comtronics/RAD style intercoms. |
They use a single plug connector that only works in their intercoms. |
| Sizing |
One Size Fits All – Our helmets are adjustable in size by adding and removing sizing pads within seconds. The inner parts of the helmet can be replaced when dirty. |
They offer up to 5 sizes, that are not changeable. |
| Ear cup Attenuation |
We use grommets on our cables that enter our ear cup to maximize the ear cup's attenuation which is the reduction in amplitude and intensity of a signal (sound). |
They pass cables through just pre-drilled holes with no grommets allowing more sound into their ear cups. |
| Volume Controls |
General Aviation style has dual volume controls that are built into the ear cup for easy left and right adjustments.
Our single plug design for Comtronics/RAD intercoms has a single volume control built into the ear cup. |
No volume control. |
| Weight/Size |
2.8 LBS |
Average 3.2 LBS |
| Field Replacement |
Our helmets and headsets are designed for easy replacement of the microphone, earphones, and pads without any soldering. |
Requires more work to change out a microphone, earphone, and pads are NOT replaceable. |
| Bag |
Military Style Helmet Bag |
Military Style/Commercial Style Helmet bags. |
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| Shield |
Full face shield. |
Full face shield. |
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| Removal |
All of our helmets come with a removable headset that can be used separate. We use a general aviation headset in our helmets allowing use in other aircrafts. |
Cheapest models are non-detachable, but more expensive models have the removable headsets. Although they use single plug connections, which are not compatible for most aircrafts. |
| General |
We have developed and manufactured our own military grade components found in our headsets since 1980, and will continue our tradition of quality. |
Components are purchased at a commercial grade level. |
