Tue, Feb 03, 2009
There are few things we love more at ANN than a good game of
"Gadget Patrol." Checking out the latest and greatest in aviation
goodies is about as good a time as anything else -- while the
variety and ingenuity we see in this market continues to blow us
away.
At the 2008 AOPA Convention, "Gadget Patrol" was in full swing
and it wasn't long until we took a look at the latest generation of
digital headsets from beyerdynamic... and came away impressed.
Founded in 1924, in Berlin, beyerdynamic (the name is not
capitalized) GmbH & Co. KG has become a powerhouse in all
things audio. Throughout a number of industries with need for audio
gear, this is a name that has some serious bearing and now they're
setting their sights, with renewed interest, on aviation with the
introduction of their HS 600 DANR (Digital Adaptive Noise
Reduction).
The new HS 600 DANR is beyerdynamic's top aviation headset
offering. According to the company, the new HS 600 DANR is the only
Aviation headset worldwide that provides a processor-controlled
active noise attenuation with an intelligent algorithm producing
the counter sound. This feature results in a quick adaptation to
changing noise levels and a good perception of audio warnings.
While active headsets of the former generation are optimized for a
limited frequency range, beyerdynamic claims that their DANR system
can adapt more quickly to different noise levels and to recognized
peaks of noise, such as engines with a high rotary speed, within a
wide frequency range. This advantage of the DANR concept makes this
new headset 'a benchmarking product.'
The DANR processor is integrated into an audio box to which a
mobile phone or MP3 player can be connected. For the power supply
two AA batteries can be inserted into the audio box or a 3-pin XLR
cable can be connected to the on-board power supply system in the
aircraft. When the headset is not in use, the audio box is switched
off automatically. In addition to the new technology the HS 600
DANR also emphasizes comfort and design. The headband pad is
covered with soft leather and the ear pads are viscoelastic. The
ear caps accented with a unique "Carbon Look" and accented with
brushed aluminum bezels.
The two AA batteries offer a minimum operating time of 25 hours,
though an on-board power supply system (12 - 36 V DC) may be
utilized instead. The system weighs less than 12 ounces (minus
cables).
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