Tag: Hearing Protection: Page 2

Special Units

The Earphone Connection Introduces the Fin Ultra Ear Tip

The Fin Ultra from The Earphone Connection features an open skeleton design to allow for more ambient sound to travel through and a higher level of situational awareness for those who need it.

October 17, 2016

Weapons

Police Product Test: Etymotic Electronic Earplugs

One of the most innovative features of the EB15s is what Etymotic calls "adaptive attenuation." This feature lets the electronic earplugs gradually and automatically adjust to continuous loud noises such as crowd noise, sirens, and continuous gunfire.

September 24, 2013

Special Units

How To Handle Audio Exclusion

To realistically train for what you face on the street, turn up the noise and block your ears.

December 11, 2012

Weapons

Police Product Test: Soundgear by LaPierre Digital Hearing Protection

Soundgear electronic hearing protection is a fully automatic earplug that returns environmental sounds while eliminating loud noise spikes. It is automatic in the sense that there is no user control that adjusts the level of volume in the unit.

January 24, 2012

Weapons

Altus Introduces Pro Ears ReVO Youth Hearing Protection

Altus Brands has introduced the Pro Ears ReVO passive earmuffs, as hearing protection for young shooters. The line of hearing protection products are designed for smaller heads and smaller ears.

October 20, 2011

Special Units

Gen II In-ear Digital Radio Headset

While wearing the x-62000 from Xacore's Threat4 line, you can protect your ears from gunfire, explosions, and loud engine noise, but still have a face-to-face conversation while maintaining radio communications.

June 29, 2011

Special Units

How To Handle Audio Exclusion

The tools needed for simulating diminished hearing during training are basic: ear plugs and range ear muffs. These are effective for creating scenarios involving temporary hearing loss due to gun shots or other explosive sounds.

February 6, 2011

Weapons

Altus Brings Rifleman ACH Hearing Protection

The Rifleman ACH weighs 8.3 ounces, and features a slim, adjustable headband that's compatible with combat helmets as well as caps and other headgear.

November 30, 2010

Special Units

Pro Tac Gold Hearing Protection

Pro Ears electronic hearing protectors use DLSC technology to compress the impulse sound from range fire to a safer level, as opposed to shutting down the system. While compressing the impulse sound wave the system also amplifies the lower level sounds such as voice, allowing for continuous operation.

December 28, 2009

Technology

Dangerous Decibels

Noise is the enemy of communications and tactical awareness. So to improve the performance of law enforcement tactical units and protect the hearing of their highly trained operators, it's time for agencies nationwide to invest in suppressors for the weapons used by their entry teams.

July 31, 2008

Patrol

Going for the Gold

Known for its Pro Ears line of electronic hearing protection and amplification products, RidgeLine has introduced its new Gold Series of muff-style headsets with advanced technology to enhance comfort and performance.

February 29, 2008

Patrol

SoundVision Shooting Glasses

SoundVision shooting glasses by FullPro won’t pinch or break earmuff seals, which can reduce protection. SoundVision glasses attach to the outer surface of earmuffs with flexible straps. The result is full and comfortable protection of both eyes and ears.

May 31, 2007