Bose, the leader in premium aviation headset technology, announced its latest innovation: the new A30 Aviation Headset.
Bose engineers designed the A30 as a completely new platform supported by a modern architecture, inspired by decades of research and pilot input. The A30 features reduced clamping force for comfort, improved clarity and a new digital active noise reduction system that enables three modes of user selectable noise cancellation for use in different flight environments – a first for around-ear aviation headsets.
The new Bose A30 Aviation Headset features:
Reduced clamping force: Building on the success of the A20, largely considered the industry’s best aviation headset, the new A30 retains the iconic center pivot spring design in the headband but now boasts a 20% reduction in clamping force. Additionally, engineers shifted the headset’s center of gravity to ensure stability. Together, these features reduce hot spots and improve fit across a wider range of head sizes, making long flights more comfortable.
Toolless side swappable down cable and mic: Pilots can transfer the A30’s boom mic and down cable to either side of the headset without tools to improve cockpit ergonomics. The headset’s improved down cable is lighter and more flexible for easier movement and storage.
Three modes of user selectable noise cancellation: The Bose A30 is the first-ever around-ear headset with three modes of user selectable noise cancellation. The high, medium and low modes will benefit pilots in nearly all flying use cases and environments – from piston aircraft to commercial airliners. When enabled via a user selectable switch setting, the A30 also allows pilots to double-tap the earcups for easy talk-through communication off intercom.
New digital architecture for improved audio and noise reduction: The most significant advancement in technology, the digital active noise reduction system provides full attenuation in even louder environments compared to the Bose A20. Incoming signals are automatically shaped and equalized for enhanced clarity and intelligibility, providing renewed balance and unmatched audio clarity.
Precision-focused noise canceling microphone: Engineered for aircraft with “hot mic” or PTT systems, this feature increases clarity and reduces background noise during transmission.
Robust design: As part of Bose’s research and development, the A30 passed a rigorous process of more than 145 separate tests to ensure the headset will successfully endure the harshest cockpit environments. These tests included extreme heat, electricity, explosive atmosphere testing, extended wear and many more.
Industry certification: The Bose A30 is FAA TSO and EASA E/TSO-C139a certified and has been thoroughly tested in various aircraft. The Bose A30 also meets many military specifications, ISO standards, CE standards and the requirements of aviation regulatory groups worldwide, including ARINC.
Enhanced headset performance: A new fully digital active noise reduction system enhances the headset’s performance with a minimum of 45 hours from two AA alkaline batteries in typical aircraft noise.
Bluetooth® audio (for select models): Users can connect wirelessly to mobile devices, audio systems and electronic flight bags. Bluetooth audio can be mixed with intercom audio or have intercom transmissions mute Bluetooth temporarily.
Pilots across general aviation, business aviation and commercial aviation flew with the headset and provided valuable feedback that shaped the final product. The result is a headset developed and engineered to perform in high-intensity flight environments.
The Bose A30 Aviation Headset will retail for $1,249 in the U.S. and can be ordered online or through the worldwide Bose dealer network. The A30 comes with a five-year warranty that covers parts and labor. Additionally, Bose offers a 30-day flight trial to allow customers to experience the Bose A30 in their own flying environments.