Lightspeed supplies six sets of plastic identificationĬolor chips for placing in the headset and on the module so you know Module and headset will need to be changed so that each pair is set to When using multiple Tango sets (up to sixĬan be used in the same cabin), the channel selector switches in the Lightspeed says the communication range between the headset andĬontrol module is 20 feet, and we didn't have any issues inside or Wireless path between the headset and the module. Possible because of the slight latency (an echo, actually) in the It's important to place the microphone as close to the lips as A blinking red LED indicates that pairing has not beenĮstablished, while a solid red annunciator indicates successful pairing. Link between it and the headset, but only needs to be used once for The Link button inside the module is used to establish the wireless Sidetone is the sound of your own voice you hear Reliable communication stream because of issues with the delay it caused In the development phase, neither Bluetooth or Wi-Fi proved to be a Tango operates, citing proprietary engineering reasons. Oddly, Lightspeed wouldn't tell us on which frequency the To change any of these configurations from the suppliedĭual GA plugs, Lightspeed said the module will need to be swapped out,īut pricing wasn't available as we go to press. Single-plug ship's power, which is the same plug as other The Tango is available in a version with a LEMO interface for Powers down after five minutes under quiet conditions, a mode which can Turns off and you hear the power-down tone. Press and hold the power button on the headset until the green power LED The absolute perfect I phones volume level. The volume control on the aircraft intercom, you should be able to find We also like the wide range of volume adjustments. Panel with up and down action, making for easy volume tweaks by tapping Module flashes once when power is supplied and the Lightspeed Link IĪutomatically pairs it with the headset. The small main power button is located on the left ear cup and we With tighter clamping and thick ear pads, Intended as emergency power to restore audio and won't power the Piggybacking to the control module via its backup power cable. Should the headset battery deplete, it can be powered by One problem is theīoom microphone gets in the way of access, so we suggest mounting it to On the earcup, which we are sure to eventually break. The headset batteryĪnd charging port are accessed by a seemingly fragile hinged access door The batteries can A be charged to 75 percent capacity in less thanĪn hour, and to 100 percent capacity in two hours. It's maintained through an onboard micro USB charging port,Īllowing for roughly 12 hours of battery endurance when at full Used in the wireless control module) plugs into the left earcup. It's the added electronics and battery power supply Is generous-but there's a comfort price to pay for more weight. Not to say the Tango is uncomfortable-its 10-inch head and ear padding Lightspeed's 14-ounce Zulu 2, the 16-ounce wireless Tango mightįeel heavy and it's something we noticed immediately. If your head is accustomed to a lighter Bose A20 or even We used the system in a pocketless Piper Tomahawk andįound no place to stash it other than under a thigh. Shouldn't be too difficult since it's designed with multiple Pocket? You'll need to get creative and mount it somewhere. Into audio jacks just as a traditional headset does, Lightspeed smartlyĭesigned the module with enough cable to stash in a map pocket. Transceiver, its own power supply and battery, mode annunciation, plus aīluetooth control and an auxiliary input jack. It has traditional GA (dual plugs) audioĬables well-protected in anti-chafe sheathing. Which includes an 8- by 2-inch remote control module wrapped in a The price to pay for a wireless interface is more user controls, Have a few nits to pick about its user interface. Performance, value and the technological progress it represents, but To find out, we ordered the new Tango and put it through the paces What problems might a wireless headset create? Still wonder what-if any-problem this technology solves. So as the industry marvels at Light-speedĪviation's recently introduced $800 Tango wireless ANR model, we Years ago, we struggled to find a $1000 reason to invest in its cordlessĭesign, especially since it didn't have the comfort of even When we evaluated the EQ-Link wireless aviation headset a couple of Lightspeed's new Tango wireless headset isn't the first APA style: Lightspeed Tango: wireless ANR.Lightspeed Tango: wireless ANR." Retrieved from MLA style: "Lightspeed Tango: wireless ANR." The Free Library.
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