The Earpieces
The Clarity Aloft earpieces are used to improve both hearing protection and speech communications. Each earpiece includes a miniature speaker that reproduces speech signals from the aircraft audio system. The replaceable compliant foam tips (Comply Canal Tips) which attach to the earpiece contain a pathway for the sound to travel from the transducer to the ear. Used by the military for helicopter pilots, both components of the earpiece, the transducer and Comply Canal Tips, have been tested, used rigorously and meet the most exacting military standards.

Replaceable Foam Tips
The superior seal is achieved with Aloft Technologies' patented Comply Canal Tips, which are used in high-end hearing aids. These viscoelastic foam tips provide the highest level of hearing protection available by any method including active noise reduction. (ANR) The outstanding noise reduction (35-45dB) in the speech frequencies between 400 to 4,000 Hz results in unsurpassed clarity of voice communications. Resembling foam earplugs, the foam tips are so comfortable because they are compliant to the shape of the ear. Considerable sound science history backs up their impressive performance. Technical specifications on the viscoelastic passive noise reduction (VPNR) are included in the Owner's Guide (stereo version).

The Noise-Canceling Microphone
The noise-canceling microphone used in the Clarity Aloft Headset is a high fidelity noise canceling Electret Condenser microphone with performance optimized for speech frequencies in extremely high noise environments. Stage performers and musicians use this same microphone because they must insist on the highest level of sound reproduction.

Music Input
The Clarity Aloft Stereo Headset is also equipped with a music input in the volume control box that will accommodate most music devices through a 1/8' plug. Be sure that the volume of the music device is set at minimum before connecting to the headset.

Low-Profile Headband
With its flexible boom arm, this featherweight band is the same one sported by stage musicians and professional performers the world over. Balance and comfort are the result of its elegantly simple design. The mic boom can be easily re-positioned for eating and drinking during flight without disturbing your earpieces.

Adjustment Band
Although the headband does not need to fit tightly on the back of the head to ensure microphone stability, some people prefer a closer fit, an adjustment band is included in your purchase. The adjustment band is a flexible band slips over the back of the headset frame and tightens with toggles at each end. This fits the headset more closely to the head and allows people of different sizes to find the fit that feels right.

Flight Test Notes:

On a local test flight in a Piper Saratoga, the Clarity Aloft Headset exceeded our expectations for comfort, convenience and performance.

• They were easy to put on and inserting the foam tips was a breeze.
• Once inserted, the earplugs were barely noticeable.
• We appreciated the additional headroom provided by the absence of a bulky head pad.
• Sunglasses can break the seal needed by traditional headsets to maintain noise cancellation, so the ear cup free design of the Aloft Headset was liberating.
• Head-to-head against the Bose X, the Clarity Aloft fared quite well, providing even greater mid-range noise canceling than its $995 competitor. Interestingly, using the X or the LightSPEED 20XL over the top of the Aloft Headset seemed to offer only a little additional noise cancellation.

Limited 3 year Manufacturer Warranty: Aloft Technologies warrants this headset to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase to original owner with proof of purchase. Aloft Technologies will at their option, either repair or replace any defective headset. This Warranty does not apply to headsets damaged by misuse or neglect.