What type of headset for the RJ?

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:57 pm

I have to order a headset for the RJ. There are currently 2 kinds on the Jazzops website that they supply, and rumor has it some telix there not showing but will get all the same. What do you RJ drivers out there recommend?

minni-me · Post by **minni-me** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:57 am

I wore the Telex 750's for a year, and then went to Bose ANR. The CRJ cockpit gets really LOUD when you have a high air speed. The wind noise is excessive, and I like my ears working in full order, and hope they will for many years to come. Many guys I flew with on the RJ stuck with their trusty David Clamps.

Another option, though I found it un-comfortable, is the 750's with ear plugs underneath. A bunch of CRJ drivers do that as well.

I have no idea what the EMB 175/190 is like though, so if that is the RJ you mean, sorry for the waste of space above.

thrust set · Post by **thrust set** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:08 am

I think KAG is a newly hired Jazz guy and over there, correct me if I'm wrong but have a choice to order two models of noise cancelling Sennheiser headsets to choose from paid for by the company. So unlike us on the 175/190 we are still using for the most part our David Clarks because of the noise levels. And yes there were some of us on the CRJ years ago that wore the Telex 750 with earplugs and the volume levels cranked.

And for KAG my brother said get the 45 model as it will handle all noise cancelling duties for both the Dash and the CRJ.

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:33 pm

I've heard that too, but I've been told that there some telix models that they also will provide if asked. Correct me if I'm wrong...
And yes, it's the CRJ for Jazz.

Gurundu the Rat · Post by **Gurundu the Rat** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:44 pm

KAG, Definately get the sennheiser -25, I am very pleased with mine and don't even need to turn on the ANR (I did on the Dash though). I know of a lot of guys who got the -45 who are returning them and going for the -25.

Canoehead · Post by **Canoehead** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:53 pm

Hi KAG,
Welcome to Jazz- a great place to be.
WRT headsets from Jazz, the wait time is loooooooong. Bring your DC's!
Enjoy!

Jaques Strappe · Post by **Jaques Strappe** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:36 pm

If you don't like having a headset across your cranium, you could go to a moulded earpiece in one ear and an earplug in the other.

That is what I use on the Embraer which is also a noisy environment and it works fine. I can't stand wearing a headset.

How do those Sennheisers get power for the ANR? Is there a battery?

TopRudder · Post by **TopRudder** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:27 pm

Hello

Am I to understand that JAZZ provides you with a headset? Or do you have to buy one from their website? I would like clarification on this please.

It would be great if they did, but I don't think thats the case. Well let me know.

thanks

TR

flyer 1492 · Post by **flyer 1492** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:50 pm

TR

Jazz does buy and own the headsets, we just get to use them. If anything breaks, or it quits working we can exchange it for another.

The 25's and 45's run on battery power, which the pilot has to supply. A pair of AA's should last about 8 days of flying, provided that you turn the headset off at each station stop.

piggy · Post by **piggy** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:33 pm

My experience with the telex is it is fine on the-100/200. However , the SOP is high speed climb/descent on the 705 and the wind noise is very loud. The Telex is unsuitable for the 705. I also used the 45 when my 25 was getting fixed. The 25 gives the best protection. I used a plantronics- molded earpiece when I flew Boeings which worked ok(did not use a intercom) but I found unsuitable for the CRJ as it was difficult to control the volume. Get 2300 mha rechargable batteries at costco and the will last a long time.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:45 am

Jazz provides you with a headset free of charge, but they are on back order.

As for those of you complaining about noise in the CRJ, you don't know what noise is! I flew an MU2 for 2500 hrs, and this is about the quitest plane I've flown!

Also, the 705 is quieter than the 200, and the 200 quieter than the 100 by a long shot.

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:50 am

even though the 200 is quite, I still suffered ear damage. ordered the -25A. How long is the wait???

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:46 am

I've been waiting 4 months, no word yet.

chief · Post by **chief** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:35 pm

Hey KAG. I was JUST in to see Janka. The started to arrive a couple days ago. I ordered mine back in the begining of december so mine should be in right away. I ordered the 15's as well.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:31 pm

For all of you guys dying to see Janka, your luck has run out; she's moving to the Flt Standards & Trg out of CAE (still with Jazz though). Sorry about your poor luck.

chief · Post by **chief** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:59 pm

Yeah there was a new person that she was training today

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:29 pm

I knew there was a reason I was looking forward to sim...man she is a looker!!!

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:14 pm

Spunky too! She handles all the pilots (and all our various job induced-attitudes) real well!