The 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headset helps protect your hearing and can help promote auditory situational awareness and communication in challenging acoustical environments. Some versions are equipped with a downlead cable for connection to a radio via a push-to-talk (PTT), and a noise cancelling speech microphone for communication in noise.
Features:
- Charcoal Grey, 4-pin Headset MT14H418A-86 GE
- Environmental listening for auditory situational awareness
- Hearing protection to help protect from impulse and steady state noise
- Advanced listening mode featuring Mission Audio Profiles
(MAP) to maximize audibility based on the acoustical environment - Noise-cancelling speech microphone (IP68) for communication in noise (select models)
- Earplug mode to help maintain auditory situational awareness when used in combination with earplugs
- Soundscaping to help with radio communication speech intelligibility
- Tested in accordance with applicable sections of a variety of military and other standards
Applications
The 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ Headsets are designed to be used by military and law enforcement.
Approvals
Hereby, 3M Svenska AB declares that the product is in compliance with appropriate directives or regulations to fulfil the requirements for the CE marking. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.3M.com/PELTOR/DOC. A copy of the declaration of conformity and additional information required in the directives or regulations can also be obtained by contacting 3M in the country of purchase.
Standards
The product has been tested in accordance with AS/ NZS1270:2002 and has successfully met the requirements for hearing protectors Class 5 with and SLC80 rating of 26dB
Typical Properties
- Audio Type: Environmental Listening
- Battery Life: Approx. 50 hours
- Battery Type: Disposable AAA, Rechargeable AAA
- Bluetooth: No
- Brands: PELTOR™
- Built In FM and or AM Radio: No
- Built in 2-Way Radio: No
- Function: Situational Awareness
- Hearing Protection Style: Helmet Mounted, Over the Head
- Intrinsically Safe: No
- Level Dependent Function for Ambient Listening: Yes
- Microphone Class/Type: Dynamic
- Noise Attenuating Headsets: Yes
- Product Series: ComTac VIII
- Product Type: Communication Headset
- Recommended Application: Tactical
- Suspension Method: Headband
SLC80 26dB
This hearing protection product complies with the Australia/New Zealand standard and has been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1270.
It has an SLC80 rating of 26 (which in rough terms means it blocks about 26dB of noise) and is a Class 5 hearing protector.
- Class 1: SLC80 10–13 - Suitable for <90 dB noise levels
- Class 2: SLC80 14–17 - Suitable for <90-95 dB noise levels
- Class 3: SLC80 18-21 - Suitable for <95-100 dB noise levels
- Class 4: SLC80 22-25 - Suitable for <100-105 dB noise levels
- Class 5: SLC80 ≥26 - Suitable for <105-110 dB noise levels
SLC80 Explained
Under AS/NZS 1270:2002, hearing protection is tested for its Sound Level Conversion (SLC80) rating, which indicates the difference between the environmental noise and the sound reaching the wearer’s ears. This rating helps determine the appropriate Class of hearing protection for specific noise levels.
Australian and New Zealand workplaces are obligated under AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 to:
- Conduct noise level surveys to assess exposure (measured as LAeq,8h).
- Provide suitable hearing protection for workers exposed to noise above 85 dB(A).
- Ensure hearing protection is maintained and properly fitted to achieve effective attenuation.
Employers must select hearing protection suitable for the measured noise levels, ensuring compliance with occupational noise management regulations.
