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The new Bose A30 Aviation Head- set features:
Reduced clamping force: Build- ing on the success of the A20, largely considered the industry’s best avia- tion 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 comfort- able.
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 select- able 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 im- proved audio and noise reduction: The most significant advancement in technology, the digital active noise reduction system provides full attenuation in even louder environ- ments 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 cancel- ing microphone: Engineered for air- craft 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 thor- oughly tested in various aircraft. The Bose A30 also meets many mili- tary specifications, ISO standards, CE standards and the requirements of aviation regulatory groups world- wide, including ARINC.
Enhanced headset performance:
A new fully digital active noise re- duction system enhances the head- set’s performance with a minimum of 45 hours from two AA alkaline batteries in typical aircraft noise.
Bluetooth® audio (for select mod- els): Users can connect wirelessly to mobile devices, audio systems and electronic flight bags. Bluetooth audio can be mixed with intercom audio or have intercom transmis- sions 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 engi- neered 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 war- ranty 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. KA
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