3M PELTOR ComTac VIII Hearing Defender – Ear Protection Soundscape

The 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII is the latest tactical headset offering hearing protection and environmental listening.  This next generation of tactical headsets replaces the ComTac V series. With over 25 years of market leading innovation, and over 1 million headsets deployed globally, the 3M PELTOR ComTac platform remains a trusted headset solution for tactical operations worldwide. Note: 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII Hearing Defender headsets are non-comms. There is no downlead for a PTT. Featuresx It provides reliable hearing protection against both impulse and steady-state noise, with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 dB with foam cushions and 23 dB with gel cushions. Enhance your operational awareness with environmental listening for auditory situational awareness. The Advanced listening mode featuring Mission Audio Profiles (MAP) helps maximize audibility in various acoustical environments with 5 preset gain settings. These include modes like Observation for quiet environments, Patrolling for low-noise movement, Conversation for near open-ear listening, Comfort for noisy transport, and Ambient Listening Off for maximum sound reduction. Soundscape technology automatically adjusts radio and voice prompt volume and reduces static to enhance speech intelligibility in continuous noise.. Experience long-term comfort with the steel headband featuring individually sprung stainless steel wires for even pressure distribution. The updated earcup provides more space for dual hearing protection, and the low-profile headband reduces hot spots and allows easy transition to helmet-mounted use with an optional accessory. The ruggadized cable is engineered to withstand harsh conditions and repeated stress. The headset is tested in accordance with applicable sections of a variety of military and other standards. Powered by 2 AAA batteries (rechargeable or disposable), offering an approximate battery life of 50 hours, with an automatic power-off function. The ComTac VIII features a menu system with customizable settings for ambient listening mode, radio volume, balance, microphone volume and sensitivity, and more.