Is there such a thing?

1st timer · Post by **1st timer** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:05 pm

I was wondering if there was a way that I could listen to an MP3 player through my headset and still hear traffic calls. It has to be portable so I don't need an STC. It also has to be affordable.

Thanks

wannabatp · Post by **wannabatp** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:26 pm

I used to have a Lightspeed headset that does exactly that and also lets me plug in a cell phone as well.

Check out http://www.anrheadsets.com

I was very happy with my 30-3g it got stolen. I now have the more budget oriented QFRXC2 which has MP3 and ANR in one package. There is also the QFRXCc which includes the MP3 and phone interface as well as ANR for $379 US or a little over $500 Cdn.

Otherwise, you can pick up a cell set, which lets you do the same thing, but these seem to me to be outrageously priced for what you get, not to mention more clunky and awkward than what I'm willing to put up with.

Hope that helps.

Cheers!

slowstream · Post by **slowstream** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:33 pm

slowstream · Post by **slowstream** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:34 pm

Nice looking headset with some very cool features!! Thanks for the link

FlyByWire · Post by **FlyByWire** » Wed May 18, 2005 8:03 pm

Check out a product called The Muse by PS Engineering. It'll let you listen to your Mp3, amplify it, and cut it out when the radio comes on.

http://www.ps-engineering.com/muse.shtml

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Thu May 19, 2005 4:17 am

$200.oo ?

Ouch... a little costly for an audio switch and a headphone jack.

....time to start another penny jar for a new headset. The mp3 feature is great....that way I can't hear my students scream

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Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Thu May 19, 2005 5:27 am

A few years ago some guy gave me some crude sketchings to make something like this. As I remember, it plugged into the "phone" jack of the aircraft Intercom, and your headset plugs into it. It wouldn't cut out if someone is calling, but if you keep volume down, you have some nice background music. Why not go to the Radio Shack and see what they can suggest-- a few bucks, a few components and some soder might be all that's required.

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Thu May 19, 2005 5:39 am

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday

Charlie Golf Victor Zulu Papa

Cessna 172, Two souls on board

Two miles north of Burlington

Attempting forced landing due to shitty wiring job and in-dash fire

Will call on-ground if possible

Charlie Golf Victor Zulu Papa out

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fougapilot · Post by **fougapilot** » Thu May 19, 2005 6:46 am

Sporty's has a cell phone thing-a-ma-gig for the head set. It goes for around $40USD and works great with my Ipod.

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1st timer · Post by **1st timer** » Thu May 19, 2005 7:50 am

Thanks for the tips. I cann't afford a new headset (I am a pilot) and 200 bills is just too much. I have already been to Radio Shack and the guy there was an Electronics tech and he was unable to help. This thing at sportys - how well does it work and will it work with a regular MP3?

klimman123 · Post by **klimman123** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:07 am

I took an old push-to-talk and cut off the mic plug end (smaller end) and spliced onto a 1/8 '' adapter for a set of head phones. Will work great if you have an intercom in your plane. Cheap as I could make it, 0$.