Avee user guides
On this page you can find Avee Setup Instructions & User Guides.
Please note that the Avee microphones are adapted to fit one standard headset, so please look for the headset and Avee aviation microphone version you have.
All documents are in PDF format, and the european size A4 is used on all sheets.
Bose®700/ Avee700_NG
Setup Instructions & User Guide for the Avee700 – fitting the Bose® 700.
Tusen takk (which is thank you in Norwegian ) – for purchasing the Avee aviation microphone ! We hope it gives you as much joy flying with it – as it gives us designing it – and flying with it!
In this leaflet we will show you how to prepare and connect the Avee microphone to your headset – and how to use it.
A pdf version of this document may be downloaded from this link: Users Guide Avee700 NG Aviation Microphone – Version 4.0 – March 17 2021.
How to prepare your headphones
The Avee microphone is using an adhesive magnetic stripe to attach safely to your Bose® or Sony® headset.
This solution makes it easy to attach and detach the Avee microphone from the headphone in seconds, and the Avee microphone stays safely in place whenever it is connected to the headphones.
Please follow these instructions to install the magnetic stripe properly to your headphones.
Step 1: Using the cleaning wipe supplied, clean the base of your headphones including the area surrounding the input jack. Ensure that you remove any residue that is adhered to the headphones. Let dry for a minute or two.
Step 2: We are now preparing to transfer the magnetic stripe to the headphones using the Avee microphone as a jig. Let the magnetic stripe be attached to the Avee microphone, and remove the adhesive stripe protective backing from the magnetic stripe. The magnetic stripe should stay on the Avee microphone and the adhesive side should be facing the headphone.
Step 3: Guide the add-on to the base of the left headphone and firmly press it in place for minimum 30 seconds. Once attached, carefully unplug it to reveal the adhesive magnetic stripe being transferred to the headphones.
Press firmly on the tape to ensure all edges of the tape have adhered to the headphones.
Optimally the adhesive on the magnetic stripe needs a 24 hrs curing time.
That is all – the Avee aviation microphone is ready to be used!
Connect the Avee microphone to the aircraft
To start using the Avee microphone in the aircraft, follow this procedure:
- Plug the Avee aircraft interface cable into the Avee microphone using the angled USB connector. Use force to make the USB C connector go all the way into the USB socket. The connection may be done in two directions – either the cable pointing upwards – or the cable is pointing downwards.
- Attach the Avee microphone to the headset. Make sure the Avee microphone is clamped safely to the headset.
- Plug the Avee aircraft interface into the aircraft. Please note that the aircraft connector might be the dual GA, Lemo Redel, Neutricon or XLR-5 – all depending on what you have purchased from us & what is available in your aircraft.
- Switch on the ANR feature on the headphones. Please note that you will always have audio in your headphones regardless of battery status or headphones ANR power on/off.The Avee microphone output is NOT affected by headphone power status.
- When the aircraft radio & intercom is switched on, the mic add-on will get bias power from the aircraft. This is indicated with a steady dimmed Power indicator light on the bottom side of the Avee microphone.
- The internal Bluetooth® available in your Bose™ 700 headset will automatically disconnect all units connected via Bluetooth when the Avee microphone is connected.To be able to listen to music or use your phone when flying, you need the Avee BlueLink. Check out our web pages for more info on this add-on product.
Headphone volume setting
On the Bose™ 700 the headset volume can be adjusted from the headset itself. Please check out the user manual for the Bose 700 for detailed info.
Please note that for most pilots the normal procedure for adjusting the headphone volume is by setting the Avee headphone volume to maximum – and then adjusting the volume from the aircraft audio panel.
In small GA aircrafts, the headset volume is typically adjusted individually for pilot and co-pilot. Volume level in the left back seat is following the pilot volume level, while the right back seat is following the level set by the co-pilot.
In this case we suggest letting the back seaters adjust the volume level to lower level (if needed) using the volume control on the Avee microphone.
Microphone output level
The microphone output level is factory set to a normal output level, and will usually not require adjustments.
The output level may however be set by using the Mic level adjustment knob on the Avee microphone.
To adjust – please use your finger nail or the corner of a credit card.
DO NOT USE FORCE – and DO NOT USE A SCREW DRIVER !
Maximum clockwise is minimum level while maximum anti-clockwise is maximum level.
Avoid setting the output level to high. This will make the noise cancelling microphone in the Avee pick up unnecessary cockpit/ambient noise.
Headset mono & stereo mode
The Avee microphone is set to the mono mode (factory setting), by turning the Mono / stereo adjustment knob fully anti clockwise. To set stereo mode, turn the adjustment knob fully clockwise.
To adjust – please use your finger nail or the corner of a credit card.
DO NOT USE FORCE – and DO NOT USE A SCREW DRIVER !
Problem solving
1. Bad ATC reception – reading you two
The most common problem for fresh aviators, is that the microphone is placed too far away from the mouth. This makes the intercom and radio pick up little or no audio from you, and this will of course lead to problems. Keep the microphone approx. 6mm from your mouth at all times – and let the flat side & white dot face your mouth.
A good rule is that when you hear yourself well in the intercom, ATC and other aircrafts hear you well.
However – the intercom and the radio are to separate and independent systems and they behave differently.
- Intercom squelch setting.
On most GA aircrafts intercoms, the squelch is set manually.
If the first part of the word is clipped – or the intercom squelch is not opening at all – this must be corrected by adjusting the squelch threshold in the aircraft.
3. Audio in left ear only:
The Avee microphone is set to stereo mode. Set to mono mode to fix this issue.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Document information
Document version: 4.0 – March 17 2021
Valid for product: Avee700 NG (for Bose® 700)
Connectors
Headphone connector:
Bose® 700 2.5mm – four pin audio
Connector to aircraft interface cable USB C
Bias voltage accepted: 9-16VDC
Microphone
Type: Noise reduction
Output signal: Adjustable with potentiometer
Output signal level: Adjustable between 0.5V RMS and 2V RMS
Default output level: 0.7 V RMS @ 1khz / 74dB SPL
Headphone speaker
Headset audio level Adjustable from Bose® 700 headset (see Bose® 700 manual how to adjust.)
Default volume headset:
Bose® 700 Battery OK: The last set audio level will be used.
Battery empty: Maximum volume
DISCLAIMER
Avee is an unlicensed third-party accessory and is not affiliated with Bose® or Sony®.
Bose® or Sony® does not approve or endorse the products manufactured by Avee.
Bose®QC35®/ Avee35_NG
Setup Instructions & User Guide for the Avee35 – fitting the Bose®QC35™.
Tusen takk (which is thank you in Norwegian ) – for purchasing the Avee aviation microphone ! We hope it gives you as much joy flying with it – as it gives us designing it – and flying with it!
In this leaflet we will show you how to prepare and connect the Avee microphone to your headset – and how to use it.
How to prepare your headphones
The Avee microphone is using an adhesive magnetic stripe to attach safely to your Bose® or Sony® headset.
This solution makes it easy to attach and detach the Avee microphone from the headphone in seconds, and the Avee microphone stays safely in place whenever it is connected to the headphones.
Please follow these instructions to install the magnetic
stripe properly to your headphones.
Step 1: Using the cleaning wipe supplied, clean the base of your headphones including the area surrounding the input jack. Ensure that you remove any residue that is adhered to the headphones. Let dry for a minute or two.
Step 2: We are now preparing to transfer the magnetic stripe to the headphones using the Avee microphone as a jig. Let the magnetic stripe be attached to the Avee microphone, and remove the adhesive stripe protective backing from the magnetic stripe. The magnetic stripe should stay on the Avee microphone and the adhesive side should be facing the headphone. 
Step 3: Guide the add-on to the base of the left headphone and firmly press it in place for minimum 30 seconds. Once attached, carefully unplug it to reveal the adhesive magnetic stripe being transferred to the headphones.
Press firmly on the tape to ensure all edges of the tape have adhered to the headphones.
Optimally the adhesive on the magnetic stripe needs a 24 hrs curing time.
That is all – the Avee aviation microphone is ready to be used!
Connecting the Avee microphone to the aircraft
To start using the Avee microphone in the aircraft, follow this procedure:
- Plug the Avee aircraft interface cable into the Avee microphone using the angled USB connector. Use force to make the USB C connector go all the way into the USB socket. The connection may be done in two directions – either the cable pointing upwards – or the cable is pointing downwards.
- Attach the Avee microphone to the headset. Make sure the Avee microphone is clamped safely to the headset.
- Plug the Avee aircraft interface into the aircraft. Please note that the aircraft connector might be the dual GA, Lemo Redel, Neutricon or XLR-5 – all depending on what you have purchased from us & what is available in your aircraft.
- Switch on the ANR feature on the headphones. Please note that you will always have audio in your headphones regardless of battery status or headphones ANR power on/off.
The Avee microphone output is NOT affected by headphone power status. - When the aircraft radio & intercom is switched on, the mic add-on will get bias power from the aircraft. This is indicated with a steady dimmed Power indicator light on the bottom side of the Avee microphone.
- The internal Bluetooth® available in your Bose QC35™ or Sony XM3/XM4 will automatically disconnect all units connected via Bluetooth when the Avee microphone is connected.
To be able to listen to music or use your phone when flying, you need the Avee BlueLink. Check out our web pages for more info on this add-on product.
Headphone volume setting
Adjust the headphone volume by using the Volume knob on the Avee microphone.
Rotate anti clockwise for max volume and clockwise for minimum volume.
Please note that for most pilots the normal procedure for adjusting the headphone volume is by setting the Avee headphone volume to maximum – and then adjusting the volume from the aircraft audio panel.
In small GA aircrafts, the headset volume is typically adjusted individually for pilot and co-pilot. Volume level in the left back seat is following the pilot volume level, while the right back seat is following the level set by the co-pilot.
In this case we suggest letting the back seaters adjust the volume level to lower level (if needed) using the volume control on the Avee microphone.
Microphone output level
The microphone output level is factory set to a normal output level, and will usually not require adjustments.
The output level may however be set by using the Mic level adjustment knob on the bottom side of the Avee microphone.
To adjust – please use your finger nail or the corner of a credit card. Maximum clockwise is minimum level while maximum anti-clockwise is maximum level.
DO NOT USE FORCE – and DO NOT USE A SCREW DRIVER !
Avoid setting the output level to high. This will make the noise cancelling microphone in the Avee pick up unnecessary cockpit/ambient noise.
Headset mono & stereo mode
The Avee microphone is set to the mono mode (factory setting), by turning the
Mono / stereo adjustment knob fully anti clockwise. To set stereo mode, turn the
adjustment knob fully clockwise.
DO NOT USE FORCE – and DO NOT USE A SCREW DRIVER !
Problem solving
1. Bad ATC reception – reading you two
The most common problem for fresh aviators, is that the microphone is placed too far away from the mouth. This makes the intercom and radio pick up little or no audio from you, and this will of course lead to problems. Keep the microphone approx. 6mm from your mouth at all times – and let the flat side & white dot face your mouth.
A good rule is that when you hear yourself well in the intercom, ATC and other aircrafts hear you well.
However – the intercom and the radio are to separate and independent systems and they behave differently.
- Intercom squelch setting.
On most GA aircrafts intercoms, the squelch is set manually.
If the first part of the word is clipped – or the intercom squelch is not opening at all – this must be corrected by adjusting the squelch threshold in the aircraft. - Audio in left ear only:
The Avee microphone is set to stereo mode. Set to mono mode to fix this issue.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Document information
Document version: 4.0 – March 17 2021
Valid for products: Avee35 NG (for Bose™ QC35™ ) ,
AveeXM3/XM4 NG (for Sony WH1000XM3/XM4
Connectors
Headphone connector:
Bose®QC35® 2.5mm – four pin audio
Sony® XM3/XM4® 3.5mm – four pin audio
Connector to aircraft interface cable USB C
Bias voltage accepted: 9-16VDC
Microphone
Type: Noise reduction
Output signal: Adjustable with potentiometer
Output signal level: Adjustable between 0.5V RMS and 2V RMS
Default output level: 0.7 V RMS @ 1khz / 74dB SPL
Headphone speaker
Audio level: Adjustable with potentiometer (10-100%)
DISCLAIMER
Avee is an unlicensed third-party accessory and is not affiliated with Bose® or Sony®.
Bose® or Sony® does not approve or endorse the products manufactured by Avee.
Avee getting started videos
AVEE GETTING STARTED VIDEO
We have made a video showing how the Avee microphone is installed on the headset. Special attention has been paid on how to mount the magnetic strip on the headset.
The Avee getting started video
Avee promotion videos
AVEE PROMOTION VIDEOS
In this tab you will find videos we have made for promoting our products.
Facebook promo video – July 2019
Legacy products
In the tabs below, you will find User Guides for legacy products. Please note that we are shortly releasing the Avee BlueLink MkII. This product is replacing the Avee BlueLink (MkI).
Legacy: upgrading the Avee mic software
Legacy: Avee BlueLink guide
Legacy User Guides
Legacy: upgrading the Avee mic software
UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE IN THE AVEE MICROPHONE
The Avee microphone add on has a built in microcontroller which is executing a program to make your Avee microphone add-on work.
The program (or software ) in the Avee microphone add-on has developed during the last two years, and it might be interesting to upgrade this software to the newest version available.
HOW TO DO
The software upgrade is done from the BlueLink module, and takes less than 30 seconds.
To do this, follow the following steps:
- Connect the Microphone add on to the Avee25 BlueLink Cable (like normal). Do NOT connect the Avee25 BlueLink Cable to the aircraft.
- Connect the BlueLink to the Avee25 cable.
- Switch the BlueLink on.
- After the BlueLink has started, verify that the text ‘No Avioncs Detected’ is shown on the BlueLink screen.
- Verify that the Microphone add on gets bias power from the BlueLink.
Do this by pressing the +/- keys on the mic add on – and check that the green led between the keys is blinking when a key is pressed.
The fact that the led is blinking verifies that the Avee microphone add on gets bias voltage from the BlueLink. - Go to the BlueLink Settings menu -> Mic Add on -> Software upgrade.
From here you can see which software is installed on the Microphone add on, and which software version for the Mic add on is available on the BlueLink.
Memorize the version installed on the Mic add on. - Press ‘enter’ to download the new software to the Avee microphone add on.
Note: this procedure should never be performed while flying, and it can only be done when the BlueLink is disconnected from the aircraft.
Program data is now transferred from the BlueLink to the mic add on and stored permanetly there.The Avee Microphone add on now has the new software installed.
This procedure can be done as many times as you want.
Legacy: Avee BlueLink guide
AVEE BLUELINK USER GUIDE
The Avee BlueLink User Guide is the document describing all features in the Avee BlueLink. Please note that the document version is directly connected to the BlueLink software version.
Whenever the BlueLink software version is updated, the BlueLink User Guide is updated.
The software version installed on the BlueLink can be found in the BlueLink Settings -> General -> System Info
The latest version of the Avee BlueLink User Guide is found here: Avee BlueLink User Guide V1.8 – June 15 2019
BlueLink version history
The version history for the Avee BlueLink, is according to the following:
- Version:2.02 – release date: July 29 – 2020
1. Added firmware version 3.6 for Avee microphone add-ons.
A stereo bug when using the BlueLink is fixed. - Version:2.01 – release date: June 01 – 2020
1. Added firmware version 3.2 for the Avee microphone add-ons.
This firmware supports the Avee700 microphone add-on for the Bose 700. - Version:2.0 – release date: April 28 – 2020
1. Fixed loopback test delay problem.
2. Fixed reconnect problem when resetting the BlueLink.
3. Fixed noise problem when doing data communicating with the Avee add-on (I2C).
4. Added initial functions for phone conversation.
This feature will be updated when we get customer bug reports. - Version:1.8.56 – release date: November 20 – 2019
1. Added features for cable test & verifications - Version:1.8.40 – release date: October 31 – 2019
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
1. Fixed restart after pairing a device when removing it from device list without restart.
Numerous Bluetooth connection features & bugs corrected (non visible).
2. Added a warning when trying to upgrade the firmware in the mic-add on while connected to an aircraft.
3. Audio mix type set to level mute as default.
4. Voice Detection level changed to wider input (good for customers on AC where hot mic function is used).
5.Display timeout set to 10 seconds as default.
6. Display brightness minimum level adjusted (will not any longer give a black screen when in total darkness).
7. Display charge indication changed – when charging.
8. Bluetooth auto reconnect set to ON as default when a Bluetooth device is paired.
9. Added new version 2.8 for the Avee mic-add on (to be downloaded from the BlueLink to the mic add-on).
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
- Version: 1.8.13 – release date: August 13th – 2019
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
1. The BlueLink failed to respond when a key was pressed – sluggish behavior.
2. After screen timeout – the screen would not come alive when a key was pressed.
3. Could seem like the unit was stuck.
4. Bluetooth audio work as normal.
5. Aircraft audio work as normal. - Occurred under which conditions
Occurred when audio from aircraft was received. - Severity
Annoying/serious
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
- Version 1.8.12. Release date August 2nd – 2019
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
1. Could fail updating the firmware in the Avee microphone add on on the first try. - Occurred under which conditions
Occasional - Severity
Annoying
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
- Version 1.8.11. Release date July 30th – 2019
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
1. Added reset functionality according to user manual - Occurred under which conditions
Constant - Severity
Menu system
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
- Versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.10.
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
Internal bug fixes - Occurred under which conditions
Internal bug fixes - Severity
Internal bug fixes
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
- Version 1.8.0. Release date May 15th – 2019
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
Initial release version - Occurred under which conditions
Initial release version - Severity
Initial release version
- Problem description fixed with this software upgrade
Legacy User Guides
AVEE MICROPHONE USER GUIDE
This document contains all information you need to know to get started with the Avee microphone kits.
Two versions of this document are available: one for units purchased before April 5th 2019 and one for units purchased after April 5th 2019.
Please note that if you have updated the software in your Avee microphone add on with the BlueLink, the version of the User Guide corresponding to the software version you have installed should be used.
The Avee Microphone User Guide for units fitting the QC25, QC35 and the Sony WH1000XM3/XM4 with production date from March 2nd 2020 is found here:Users Guide QC25-QC35 Avee Mic add-on Version 3.1 – August 28 2020
The Avee Microphone User Guide for units fitting the Bose 700 with production date from March 2nd 2020 is found here:Users Guide Avee700 Mic add-on Version 3.1 – August 25 2020
The Avee Microphone User Guide for units purchased after November 21th 2019 is found here: Users Guide Avee Mic add-on Version 2.10b – March 10 2020
The Avee Microphone User Guide for units purchased after April 5th 2019 is found here: Avee Mic add on User Guide V1_3
The Avee Microphone User Guide for units purchased before April 5th 2019 is found here: Avee Mic add on User Guide V1_2
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