Headset and Helmet Conversions
Headset conversions, Helmet conversions, Military to civilian conversions, Cell Phone interface and music interface conversions, Mobile phone interface conversions, Aviation Headsets, Aviation intercoms, Microlight intercoms, Aircraft Headsets, Aircraft Intercoms, Aeroplane intercoms, GA headsets, aeroplane headsets, helicopter headsets, pilot headsets, head phones, ANR headsets, Aviation headset repair, Aviation headset servicing, Aviation headset accessories, GA headset accessories, helicopter headset accessories, Aviation headset bags, Aviation headset cases,
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Cell Phone Interface Conversions - info
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You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on an external cell phone/music interface, or depend on batteries to keep your cell phone/music interface operating, or use one of the external interface models that hang off the comm cord. If you prefer that type of interface, or need an amplified interface, we can supply it here, but there is another option. Let us convert your headset with an in-built cell phone/music interface that requires no batteries.
Frequently asked questions
What will you see on your headset?
Nothing but a single 3.5mm socket near the comm cord.
How does the cell phone or music player connect to the headset?
Simply by plugging a single lead into your music player or cellphone's headset socket and the other end of the lead into the socket we provide in your headset.
Will the cell phone/music connection interfere with the normal operation of the headset in any way?
The position of the cell phone socket in the headset does not restrict microphone boom movement, or interfere with any headset leads.
What brands can be converted?
We can convert David Clark, Avcomm, Altronics, ASA, DRE, Falcon, Flightcom, Sigtronics, Telex, Pilot, Peltor, etc.
Please note we cannot convert lightweight headsets such as Telex Airman 750, Telex Airman 850, Telex 5x5 Pro III, Telex HTW-2A Twinset, Flightcom F20, Sennheiser HME 25-KA-2, Sennheiser HMEC 25, as there is insufficient room to accomodate the interface. These lightweight headsets are generally used in quiet cockpits in aircraft where cell phone communications are either prohibited, or possible by normal use of the phone without an interface.
ANR headsets that don't already have an interface, will need an external cellphone interface.
Which cell phones will work with this interface?
We don't know of any cell phone brand that won't work with our interface. However, the standard connection requires the phone to have a 2.5mm headset socket (round socket, not milti-pin socket). The 2.5mm socket is provided on most phone brands. Some phones such as Nokia might need a different adapter. A range of adapters is available here
What if my phone doesn't have the common headset socket?
We have adapters to fit many of the phones that don't have the common 2.5mm socket. You can view our adapters here
After my headset is converted, will I still be able to use an external amplified interface, noise cancelling unit, or other external device?
Yes. This modification in no way changes the normal operation of the headset, or it's ability to operate with the normal external devices. In fact, you could use the in-built cell phone/music interface and a separate external interface with 2 different devices at the same time.
How much weight does this modification add to a headset?
The weight of the interface components installed in the headset is approximately 6 grams.
How long is the warranty?
This conversion carries a 2 year warranty.
How much does the conversion cost?
This conversion costs $95 for a standard headset, and a industry standard cell phone connection lead is included. This is considerably less than the cheapest external cell phone interface module.
How do I order this service?
To order a headset or helmet conversion, simply contact us via our 'contact us' page, or click here. Tell us what make and model of headset or helmet you have, and what conversion you are enquiring about.
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Military to Civilian conversions
We are able to convert helmets and headsets from military to civilian configuration. We can either carry out the conversion for you, or supply the parts for you to carry out your own conversion. If you would like to convert your wire microphone boom to a flexible boom (or wire/flexible combination) we can supply the parts.
We stock:
- microphones
- earphones
- microphone booms (wire and wire/flexible types)
- extension comm leads
- helicopter to aeroplane adapters
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Cell Phone Interface Conversions - images
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The images below show some converted headsets
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A David Clark headset with cell phone connected. The cell phone lead can be seen connected to the headset at the lower right of this picture.
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A view showing the location of the cell phone interface socket on a David Clark headset. The lead from the cell phone plugs in at this point.
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An older Avcomm wire boom headset with the cell phone lead connected.
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A view of the cell phone connection socket on an Avcomm wire boom headset.
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If your cell phone uses a universal hands free headset similar to the one shown in this picture, or has a headset socket that fits the type of plug highlighted in yellow, your phone is compatible with our standard adapter lead.
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The pictures below show a military/civilian helmet conversion
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A Gentex SPH-4 military helmet converted to civilian comms configuration, and with helicopter to GA/aeroplane comm lead adapter and new ear seals.
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Parts available for converting your helmet from military to civilian configuration include:
- Wire boom microphone
- 300 ohm earphones
- Flexible microphone boom (option)
- Helicopter to aeroplane comm lead adapter
- New ear seals (choice of gel or foam)
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Our basic military to civilian 'wire boom' conversion kit contains two 300 ohm earphone speakers and one flexible boom electret microphone.
Our basic 'flexible boom' conversion kit is similar, but with a flexible boom type electret microphone.
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