crankyklingon
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   Posted: Jun/10/2010 at 21:10 |
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A quick google search turns up a telex headset complete with throat mic.
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crankyklingon
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Posted: Jun/10/2010 at 21:15 |
A google search turns up a cornocopia of mics that would work.
Even an "Ear bone" mic that would fit in the ear inside a helmet or headset.
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DragonflyDH90
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Posted: Jun/10/2010 at 23:27 |
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Most throat mics are very average in audio quality and the earbone style are about the same.
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crankyklingon
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Posted: Jun/11/2010 at 14:50 |
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OK I thought the problem from the original post was the air noise engaging the VOX on the intercom and blanking out voice from wind noise? Then wouldn't average audio quality be superior to no audio?
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Rob
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MNForrest
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Posted: Jun/25/2010 at 12:43 |
Originally posted by apriester
Hope this can help some out there. I have clarity aloft headsets flying an S1 with plexi floor panels and a 4 into 1 exhaust. Needless to say the plane is "CRAZY" loud at full RPM. It was extremely difficult to hear tower etc. After hunting and messing with adjustments ie. gain, sidetone, and squelch to no avail, I tried the simple solution. Electrical tape on the forward side of the mike. Athletic tape (2 layers) on the mouth side of the mike with the Oregon sock and leather cover. Results.....Absolutely Fantastic.
Tried this with my new Clarity Aloft headset today. Good results using two layers of cloth tape forward, one facing me - pulled nice and tight. For the fist time the guys in my tower can hear me at 50%+ power. Similar "CRAZY" loud setup on my S-1S.
Previous attempt utilizing a Lightspeed "Solo" headset did little good.
Forrest
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Posted: Jun/25/2010 at 15:52 |
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any chance of a pic?
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MNForrest
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Posted: Jun/25/2010 at 17:14 |
Shouldn't really need a pic. I just used a 1/2" wide strip of black gaffers tape (I think any cloth tape will work). Gaff tape is nice (expensive) because it will leave no residue if you decide to remove it later. Start on the top edge. Wrap forward tightly 1.5 times and tear off. Install the Oregon Aero cover as per the instructions. 30 second job.
I need to speak up more, but it definitely worked some magic with the outgoing noise level. Instead of "indiscernible" I get "a little quiet" from the tower.
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apriester
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Posted: Jun/25/2010 at 18:38 |
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Glad it worked out for you. Mine continues to work great.
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Pittz
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Posted: Jul/21/2010 at 06:25 |
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I am heading for the hangar as we speak. I have been fighting this problem for years and have just replaced my mic with one that I found in New Zealand $$$$$. Does not work any better than the others. Will let you know how the tape works. THX
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Pittz
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Posted: Sep/05/2010 at 08:25 |
I am still not following what exactly we are doing with the tape. Are you taping over the mic itself the small hole on the electrocet or forward and aft? Sorry I am still fighting the problem.
Mark
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darylat8750
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Posted: Sep/05/2010 at 13:47 |
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Tape the hole on the side away from your mouth with the heavier tape. If that doesn't do the job for you then put some cloth type tape over the side close to your mouth.
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Daryl in WY
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Pittz
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Posted: Sep/05/2010 at 14:14 |
Thanks for the help, will keep you posted.
Mark
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darylat8750
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Posted: Sep/05/2010 at 14:30 |
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Do you have an Oregon Aero leather mike muff? That will make a big difference.
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Daryl in WY
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