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Post by O'Dwah on Oct 31, 2012 10:15:50 GMT -5
I remember seeing a thread somewhere, either on here or another forum, of a member that was able to connect their headsets to both an iPod and their radio at the same time. Theory being that you can be listening to music, and have it cut out when you receive a transmission.
Question is, does this work? I know you can buy a cable to connect to the Comtacs that would plug into an MP3 player, but is there a way to connect both a radio and an iPod, and do what I mentioned above?
Thanks!
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Oct 31, 2012 10:22:15 GMT -5
You would need some sort of electronics in the mix to mute our the audio from the MP3 when you receive a transmission. Makes it hard. If you just wanted both active at all times, you just wire an audio cable from the mp3 player into the comtacs then that's just some wire job. These seem to contain the functionality you want built in: www.precision-sports.com/peltor-comtac.htm* The Active volume will be attenuated down to about 30 dB when an external radio signal comes in through the audio input. Edit: Specifically what headset are you running?
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Post by O'Dwah on Oct 31, 2012 11:11:16 GMT -5
I'm running China made Comtac II's specifically, I think what you noted in your post is the hearing enhancement feature gets turned down when a transmission comes through.
I could run active at both times, but that would be a nuisance, ideally I'd like to have the music muted. What type of electronic device do you think I would need in order to achieve this?
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Post by ctres on Oct 31, 2012 11:55:27 GMT -5
This would probably be easiest with real peltor dual com comtacs. I'm still not 100% sure how you woud connect one of the leads to your mp3 player but it is probably possible. I know that the new GWS c4ops clone can do this though. www.gunsworkshop.net/
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Post by Knife on Oct 31, 2012 12:15:51 GMT -5
I'd similarly recommend going with a real headset if you're gonna try this and have the functionality you want. You can get some dual comm sordins in the range of 150-200 if you're patient.
Dual comms should make this easier. Whatever side you have plugged in pipes the radio through, so if you're left cup is plugged into your PTT for radio, you'll hear it there. If you hook the MP3 player up to the right ear cup, it should just pipe through there. This functionality works on Peltors, and I'm pretty sure on Sordins too. Downside is you'll have pretty shitty sounding music as you'll only be getting it out of one speaker. Not real sure how you'd work it on a single comm headset without sacrificing the ability to run a radio effectively.
As for an actual cable/connector, I'm not real sure. I know they exist and some people have made custom set ups for them as well.
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Post by O'Dwah on Oct 31, 2012 20:08:22 GMT -5
That setup that ctres linked looks pretty nifty, unfortunately I only have the single comm setup. They do make chords that connect into the two prong outlet that would otherwise be occupied by the plug for the boom mic. This would just turn them into basic headphones at that point.
Doesn't look like I'll be able to do this as easily, and as cheaply as I thought. If I was more confident with wire splicing, or knew someone who was, I'm sure I'd be able to come up with something.
Thanks for the suggestions guys!
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Post by ctres on Nov 3, 2012 10:24:05 GMT -5
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Post by mrkong on Nov 3, 2012 11:24:17 GMT -5
Theory being that you can be listening to music, and have it cut out when you receive a transmission. Yep, this ain't gonna happen unless you build a specific downlead.
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Post by O'Dwah on Nov 5, 2012 15:21:48 GMT -5
Yeah I saw that, would work for the iPod, but I wouldn't be able to use the mic. Mrkong, I think you're right, might just be a pipe dream.
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Post by ctres on Nov 5, 2012 15:46:00 GMT -5
Real comtacs, at least the IIIs have two mic ports to allow for either lefties or righties, so it may work, but I can't say for sure how they will react when you have two things plugged in at once. Here is a pic that demonstrates what I am talking about
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