Noise Reduction Flight Headsets

Noise reduction plays a significant role in choosing a suitable type of flight headset. One of the crucial factors to consider when shopping for headsets is whether you want active or passive noise reduction. Some headsets also have designs referred to as passive, dynamic, or active noise cancelation technologies. Regardless of the method they use to offset noise, they help protect hearing. We have highly effective noise cancelation headsets that can prevent:

Physiological effects: Too much noise during a flight can lead to discomfort or pain in the ears. In worst cases, the eardrums can rupture, or you can suffer permanent hearing impairment. Some people experience hearing loss temporarily.

Psychological effects: Psychological effects differ from physiological ones. Examples include speech interference, subjective reactions such as irritability, fatigue, vertigo or loss of quality sleep, and interference with performance or concentration.

What you get with our headsets

Our active noise reduction headsets have tiny microphones that pick up external sounds. They then produce sound waves with an amplitude that matches the external noise but is inverted. That wave is an anti-noise signal, and it cancels the outside one. The headsets can eliminate between 10 to 20 decibels.

The passive noise reduction headsets use a physical technique to cancel noise. They have padding and tight ear cups that serve as a barrier against too much noise. Although they have a simple design and do not rely on batteries, they function effectively.

Some headsets have passive and active noise cancelation designs known as hybrid noise reduction. They can capture and cancel high, mid-range, and low frequency sounds.

The headsets you get from Fallon Pilot Shop can work for high-pitched and low-pitched noises. You can choose one depending on your environment. For instance, if the ambient noise is likely to reach above 115dB, you can use active noise reduction headsets with additional earplugs.

How to choose a suitable headset?

Think about all the factors that influence the performance of pilot headsets before purchasing one. Apart from the noise reduction technique discussed above, other features to look for include:

Price range: You can get a pilot headset that goes for less than $500 or more than $1000. Your selection depends on your budget. Remember, passive noise reduction headsets are the cheapest because of their technology and over-the-ear design.

Flight duration: The amount of time spent in the cockpit also influences exposure to ambient noise and subsequent consequences. Pilots who spend more time in the cockpit can use hybrid or active noise cancelation headsets. Private pilots or learners can use less advanced PNR.

Headset style: On-ear, in-ear, and over-ear headsets provide different protection and comfort levels. The over-the-ear option is better for high-performing engines, while on-ear headsets are more suitable for environments with low decibel noise levels.

Signal and microphone type: Some headsets have mono auditory signals, and others have stereos that help when listening to music and communicating.

Whatever flight headset you prefer, we have variations to make your flight career fun and productive.