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2.0 Fitting Your Headset
Wearing your headset properly is paramount to achieving both comfort and maximum
performance. First slightly loosen the hand adjustable knobs on the headband. The
headset should be placed on your head and slowly pulled down so that the ear cups are
properly positioned over each ear for maximum noise attenuation. Tighten the knurled
knobs when the headset feels correct. It should apply slight pressure on your head
without being snug. You may need to make your final adjustments in the high noise
environment of the cockpit.
2.1 Microphone Placement
Your headset comes with a mini version of our full flex microphone boom and a noise
canceling electret microphone. The boom can be rotated 360 degrees for left or right
side use. Proper placement of the microphone is critical in order to achieve clear
communications. The microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth
approximately ¼” away from your lips.
2.2 Volume Controls
The PA-1151 is fitted with individual volume controls, located on both ear cups of the
headset. When adjusting the volume controls, the pilot-in-command should adjust their
volume control first with the audio system turned on. Please remember that you may be
dealing with four volume controls: radio, intercom, headset and music source.
2.3 Mono/Stereo Selector
Your headset comes standard with a Mono/Stereo selector switch which is located on
the comm-cord splitter. “M” indicates the mono position while “S” indicates the stereo
position.
It should be noted that if you are using a monaural intercom and your
headset is set in the stereo position, you will only hear through one speaker of
your headset.
With a stereo intercom you will hear in “true stereo” in both ears.
2.4 AUX Music Input Jack
The 3.5mm input jack on the right ear cup can be used as an AUX music input jack. Plug
in your favorite music source and you’ll hear true stereo music (when available) in your
headset.
2.5 Foam Ear Seals
Your headset is fitted with our foam ear seals. The ear seals are light weight and provide
above average noise attenuation.
2.6 Mini Super Cushion Headpad
The PA-1151 comes with a mini super cushion headpad to fit your child’s head. No more
hot spots! This soft cushioned head pad will give you hours of enjoyable flying.
