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Silynx Communications Announces Millbrook Tactical as Exclusive Canadian Dealer

Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

Silynx Communications and Millbrook Tactical have announced an exclusive partnership for Canada. Designed by operators for operators, Silynx products have been developed hand in hand with the Special Forces community and deployed in combat regions for the past seven years. These innovative communication systems are in use by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), USASOC, NSW, MARSOC, AFSOC, FBI SWAT and first tier NATO Special Forces.

Silynx is committed to constant innovation and improvement of products and ideas to meet the continually changing requirements of operators.

TEA Headsets Sees Overall Growth Of In-Ear Headset Market Share With The Expansion Of TCAPS Program

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Back in 2000, TEA introduced a completely new type of tactical headset, the INVISIO® in-ear headset, which uses a patented in-ear bone conduction microphone. Special Operations Forces and SWAT Teams quickly adopted this exciting new in-ear headset technology for certain applications, but the trade off at the time was that these in-ear headsets didn’t provide hearing protection or electronic hear-through.

Soon after releasing the INVISIO® headset line TEA was awarded the MICH MARITIME program. This program was a break through in the communications industry because it was the first universal push-to-talk solution with modular cable down leads. TEA’s solution provided Special Operations Teams within the US Navy and US Marine Corps the ability to interface with an extremely broad range of radios and intercom systems. Because of the need to have hearing protection and electronic hear-thru programs like MICH MARITIME and the tactical headset market in general continued to be dominated with over-the-ear style headsets.

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It wasn’t until 2008 that TEA released the INVISIO® X50 system, which closed the gap between in-ear bone conduction headsets and over-the-ear headsets with hearing protection and electronic hear-thru. For the next five years the tactical headset market share steadily began to shift away from traditional over-the-ear headsets to sleeker and smaller in-ear versions.

In 2013, TEA was awarded the Tactical Communication and Protective System (TCAPS) program for their INVISIO® X50 system.

The TCAPS X50 System consists of 2 main products. The INVISIO® X5 dual in-ear communication headset, which provides certified hearing protection and enhanced electronic hear-thru and the INVISIO® X50, which is a push-to-talk/control unit that interfaces with the new NETT Warrior radios/devices as well ground vehicle and aircraft intercom systems via modular radio cables.

The primary objective of the TCAPS program is to ensure all soldiers have the highest level of hearing protection and communications on the battlefield. As this program continues to expand into more brigades TEA also sees the rapid growth of in-ear headsets in to overall tactical headset market.

TEA Capabilities:
Outside of TCAPS, TEA continues to make major advancements in their interface capabilities with the new dual and multi-talk group radios as well as portable smart devices. They also offer a full line of advanced communication headset systems such as their INVISIO® V60 system, which also includes the INVISIO® X5 dual in-ear headset. TEA offers a no obligation 30-day evaluation program for qualified military and law enforcement teams/units to try out their products. “Hear for yourself” the difference in quality of TEA headsets!

For more information visit www.TEAheadsets.com.

Silynx At SHOT Show 2014

Friday, January 10th, 2014

Silynx will be at SHOT Show 2014, booth #7307. They’ll be giving away a GoPro at the show. Attendees simply have to stop by the booth, check out the new CLARUS system, and register. The drawing will be Friday morning. Need not be present to win.

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Silynx CLARUS Promo

Friday, December 6th, 2013

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ATTENTION! End of Year Special Offer!!

Order your new CLARUS tactical headset system by 12/31/2013 and receive a FREE Smart Phone adapter cable! Connect the CLARUS to an iPod, iPhone, or other smart phone device to enjoy your tunes or make calls using your headset.

Contact info@silynxcom.com for more information.

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INVISIO V30 Specs from TEA Headsets

Monday, November 4th, 2013

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We had a chance to see the new INVISIO® V30 at AUSA. It is simple, all-in-one headset system utilizing the utilizes the INVISIO® X5 dual in-ear headset for high noise environments. It is plug and play requiring no calibrating.

V30 User Configs

The INVISIO® X5 headset features the patented and proven bone conduction microphone. Speech is captured in the ear via vibrations from the user’s jawbone. These vibrations are converted into sound, delivering crystal clear communication under extreme and noisy conditions, even when whispering or worn under a gas mask.

TEA Headsets has created this ebrochure for their new INVISIO V30 that includes technical specifications, diagrams, configurations, etc.

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Note: Currently available for select military radios only (PRC 148/152)

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Ops-Core Unveils RAC at AUSA

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

I’ve been following the development of the Rail Attached Communications (RAC) headset for some time now and I’m glad to see it out there. Ops-Core has worked hard with their customers to offer something unlike any other head set on the market. First off, it was designed from the outset to work with the Ops-Core helmet and integrates seamlessly with other helmet system components such as the ARC Rail. The RAC headset works with FAST and Sentry helmet models.

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While the outward appearance hasn’t changed much throughout development, lots has been done to refine the ergonomics and improve performance. For example, the team went through multiple iterations to offer an ergonomic earcup with contoured cushions. With almost every headset out there, the part of the earcup that sits against the ear is flat. Unfortunately, the human head is far from flat and everyone’s is slightly different. Not only is the shape of the RAC earcup not flat, it’s also not the typical oblong found with other earcups but rather an asymmetric shape.

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They combines this ergonomic earcup with a gimbal mount so that it can fit as close to the head as possible in order to maximize protection.

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This gimbal and mount system has a stop that holds the earcup just off the ear.

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That ran articulation/latch also allows the RAC to be rotated back out of the way on the helmet (either one side or both) for storage.

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Here is an older photo of a developmental system that will show you how the stowage function works.

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The RAC also offers 3D hearing technology (3D HT) for natural hearing restoration and reproduction of ambient sounds with a high degree of directional accuracy. It’s done through their sound processing software. In fact, it’s unlike any other headset I’ve seen.

There’s something else here that is new to me. The RAC utilizes in-the-ear plugs. Now you might see this and go, “So what?”, but this is different. These optional inductance receiver ear plugs are wireless and use magnets to produce sound and increase hearing protection above conventional ANR levels.

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It turns itself off after 2 hours in order to conserve batteries but only after an audible warning tone. Auto shutdown can be averted by touching either one of the on/off/balance/volume control buttons. The RAC includes a noise canceling boom microphone but can also be connected to a pro-mask microphone if needed. Finally, the RAC is IP-68 submersible to 6m and available in a Black or Tan.

RAC

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Make sure you stop by the Gentex booth at 3:30 PM today for the launch party. See you there!

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AUSA – Silynx Clarus and Maximus

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

Silynx Communications launched two new products at AUSA. Both feature voice prompt feedback, are dual radio capable and submersible to 20m.

First up is the Clarus smart tactical headset system. It is a hear through system with a dual PTT controller that integrates the AA battery. This system comes complete with headset at under $800.

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Second is the Maximus. It combines a slim main electronic unit with their new miniaturized control box. It provides passive and active noise reduction as well as intercom compatibility and sound localization. It can accept an internal AA battery or accept power from the radio.

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Below, you can see the main electronic unit and its thin shape.

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TEA introduces new INVISIO V30 Single/Dual Com In-Ear Comm System

Monday, October 21st, 2013

We were quite surprised to set yet a third new product announcement from TEA prior to today’s kickoff of the AUSA Annual Meeting.
October 18th, 2013 – Brewster, New York – TEA Headsets will introduce the new INVISIO V30 at AUSA in Washington on October 21-23. TEA will also showcase several world leading communication and hearing protection systems. Among these is the INVISIO X50 system where TEA headsets was recently given a $7.5M TCAPS award for a large number of systems as well as the increasing popular and simple to use INVISIO V60 system.

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On today’s military battlefield efficient communication is essential for reducing risk for the soldier and ensuring mission success. Therefore, INVISIO has developed the advanced tactical communication systems INVISIO X50, INVISIO V60 and now INVISIO V30, which provides full radio functionality, crystal-clear communication and hearing protection for a variety of mission scenarios, for both mounted and dismounted soldiers.

TEA’s new INVISIO V30 tactical in-ear headset system is a very simple to use and intuitive system at a “budget friendly” price point. It builds from the successful and heavily fielded INVISIO V60 and is a true in-the-ear solution that offers dual communication and full certified hearing protection with situational awareness maintained.

TEA’s line of INVISIO tactical in-ear systems have greatly expands the user’s capabilities to effectively communicate on the battlefield with it’s ability to work with practically any 2-way radio, vehicle/aircraft/watercraft intercoms, mobile phones, tablets, and even computers.

All INVISIO systems come standard with the INVISIO X5 dual in-ear headset, which has the patented INVISIO Bone Conduction technology delivering crystal-clear, interference-free communication even under the most demanding and extreme conditions. The ability to communicate freely even under very high levels of noise is made possible as the technology in INVISIO’s headsets are based on a microphone inside the ear that picks up speech from vibrations in the jawbone and converts them into sound.

The features of INVISIO communication and hearing protection systems X50, V30 and V60 stem from INVISIO’s leading technical know-how and market knowledge from delivering many thousands of proven mission critical communication systems to demanding users worldwide. With INVISIO, users get a highly flexible, lightweight system and a compact form factor. The units are smaller and lighter compared to most competitive products on the market. The simplicity and low weight is a big advantage for today’s soldiers, who often face a significant burden, both cognitively and physically.

TEA’s line-up of INVISIO Tactical In-ear systems:

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INVISIO V30 Single/Dual Com System:
• Simple and lightweight dual communication and hearing protection system with full certified hearing protection and situational awareness.

• Connects to multiple types of 2 way radios, intercom systems, computers and mobile phones.

• Parasitic power consumption from radio

• Dual wireless PTT optional

• Submersible down to 20 meters

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INVISIO X50 Dual Com System:
• Simultaneous dual communication and hearing protection system with full certified hearing protection and situational awareness.

• Unimpeded hear thru and communication even in full duplex

• Compatible with all 2-way radios, intercom systems, computer and mobile phones

• Built-in battery (AA) and dual wireless PTT option

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INVISIO V60 Quad Com System:
• The world’s smallest and lightest tactical communication system with hearing protection and full 360 degree situational awareness.

• Meets every need from a modern soldier providing up to 4 simultaneous audio streams

• Connects to multiple types of headsets, 2 way radios, intercom systems, computers and mobile phones.

• Parasitic power consumption from radio. Battery backup optional

• Dual wireless PTT optional

• Submersible down to 20 meters

All INVISIO systems offer:
• A true, low profiled in-the- ear solution

• Features the patented INVISIO Bone Conduction technology delivering crystal-clear, interference-free communication even under the most demanding and extreme conditions

• Developed for the military and tested to military standards (MILspec)

With an INVISIO system, the users get an advanced solution that provides crystal-clear communication in the most extreme conditions. The system protects the users against harmful noises, while maintaining normal hearing during use.

For additional information, please contact:
Nicholas D. Lafferty
Director of Marketing for TEA Headsets
Tel: 972-540-1969
Email: nick@TEAheadsets.com

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