The Carbon A1 extremely lightweight headset features active noise cancellation and contains premium features at an affordable value. The passive noise reduction attenuates background noise up to 23 dB and with active noise reduction enabled, and additional 18 dB – 22 dB of noise is quieted — making the Carbon A1 headset the quietest in its class. Closer tolerances during its design and construction along with mil-spec components, provides this headset more stability and performance. Soft air-foam head pad provides excellent comfort for pilots, thus eliminating "hot spots". Protein leather ear-seals are comfortable against the ears while providing comfort and noise attenuation.
Also, available in a panel mounted and helicopter version.
- 30% lighter with carbon fiber construction
- Two simultaneous connections
- Record out functionality to send audio to camera, digital recorder, or smartphone
- External power soure via USB-C port
- AUX input and dual volume control
- 20—25 hours of operation on 2xAA batteries
- Detachable comm cord offers different applications (GA, Heli, 6-pin lemo)
- 19 dB — 21 dB at 150 Hz ANR
- 24 dB passive noise reduction
- Auto-shut off
- Mono & stereo capability
- Protein leather ear seals
- Air-foam head pad
- Adjustable "memory" flexible microphone boom
- Auxiliary audio interface for music, checklists, and warnings
- Custom padded protected case
- Noise cancelling electret microphone
- Foam windscreen
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| Mfr Part No: | CARBON A1 |
| SCHEDULE B CODE: | 8518.30.2000 |
Weight: 10 oz (284 g)Passive NRR: 24 dBActive NRR: additional 18 dB — 22 dB at 150 HzMicrophone Type: noise canceling amplified electret micSpeaker Impedance: 300ΩCord Type: 5-foot straightPlug Type: 0.25in audio & 0.206in micBoom Type: full flex
- Stock: Warehouse
- Manufacturer Part #: CARBON A1
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Returns & refund summary
- 30-day return window — with prior return authorization, unopened in original packaging.
- Restocking fee: 20% on unopened items, 30% on open-box items.
- Refund processing fee: 5.51% applies to all refunds (returns, cancellations, core-fee refunds) regardless of reason.
- Return shipping: paid by buyer.
- Non-returnable categories: installed/used parts, special-order or rebuilt items, programmed items (incl. ELTs), batteries, AOG-priority orders, international orders.
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