The Avee aviation microphone kit turns your standard ANR headphone into a premium aviation headset.
Note: The Avee45 made for the QC45 and QC SE even fits the Bose QC35. However: if you use the Avee45 on a QC35, you will not be able to set the volume on the headset. All volume adjustments must in this case be made from the aircraft.
The Avee Aviation microphone
The Avee solution combines the unprecedented comfort of a range of standard headsets with a state-of-the-art aviation microphone – giving a lightweight tailor-made aviation headset with superior audio communication.
How it works
The Avee microphone combines the aircraft electronic interface and a microphone boom into a compact clip-on unit that plugs directly into the base of your ANR headphones.
The add-on is securely fastened in place with a robust magnetic connection, preventing it from accidentally detaching from your headset.
Why use standard ANR headphones
There are many reasons for using standard headphones as aviation headphones:
Aircraft interface cable
What you get
Mix & match adapter cables
The Avee system makes it easy for multi-aircraft users.
Two different lengths of our new Avee400 aircraft interface cables are included and variety of adapter are available;simply detach and replace it with an alternative in seconds.
No configuration is required.
Certifications
All Avee products are designed according to FAA TSO and EASA ETSO-C139, however, we are not using a third-party test house to verify our products.
Please read more about TSO and ETSO certifications on the TSO and ETSO tab.
What is included
The Avee aviation microphone kit includes the following parts:
| Weight | 0,25 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 3 cm |
| Headphone type | Bose® QC35, Bose® QC45/QC SE/QuietComfort, Bose® 700, Sony® WH1000XM3/XM4 |
| Avee Aircraft adapter | Dual GA connectors in aircraft, XLR-5 connector in aircraft, Neutricon connector in aircraft, Lemo Redel connector in aircraft, 174/U connector in aircraft |
| The Avee Case | Case included – but no engraving on it, Case included with engraving (use order notes or email us at sales@avee.no), No AveeCase included |
| CountryOrigin | NO |
| hs_code | 85183000 |
The Avee microphone for the Bose® 700 is our forth generation of the Avee microphone kit. Customer feed back – as well as our own experience with our add-ons for the QC35®,QC45® and XM3/XM4 has been analysed and channelized into the development of the microphone for the Bose® 700. In brief the following improvements have been implemented in the Avee700 microphone for the Bose® 700:
The Bose 700 is an extremely good headset for aviation use, but it has its ‘issues’. For some unknown reason, Bose decided to make the on/off keys (and all the other keys) as keys that can easily be invoked by accident– for example when you adjust the headset position on your head. Our experience is that it takes some time to get used to the position of these keys – and learn how not to touch them by accident. But when you do get used to it – it really works well.
Numerous new features have been built into the Bose ®700. Many of these features are not really needed when using the 700 as an aviation headset, but the possibility to adjust the headset volume from the headset itself (even when connected to the Avee or external wired source) is practical and useful
This is simply caused by the fact that the Bose 700 has been switched off: It then reverts to maximum volume ! The volume on the Bose 700 is adjusted by swiping your finger up/down on the right headphone when the Bose 700 is turned on. Swiping your finger up/down on the right headphone when Bose 700 power is turned off, does not give any result.
The Bose 700 have a fairly ugly issue when it is switched on: it goes completely silent for approximately 10 seconds. This is the start-up / boot period for the headset, but making it go dead for this long period is a bit over the edge. Hopefully Bose will issue an software update – fixing this issue.
We do have some report on the “echo” from the Bose700 and this is an annoying feature for some pilots. Until now we only have some 10-15 reports on this issue (many thousand units sold), but we believe the problem is much more common than this.
We have studied the problem, and we find that the Bose700 is creating the “echo” when the noise cancelling is ON.
When the ANR is OFF the “echo” is gone. We do of course need the ANR to be ON, that is the purpose of our set up.
We believe the root cause for the echo sound is as follows:
* A conflict between the pilot voice picked up by the Bose 700 microphones, and
* the pilot voice generated by the Avee microphone through the intercom and back into the headset speakers, and last
* the ANR system trying to eliminate the pilot voice picked up by the Bose 700 microphone.
Unfortunately we have not found a good way to eliminate the echo completely.
We have however found that the following setting makes the echo more tolerable:
* Set the mic level at 2 on the Avee,
* Turn on the volume on the Bose 700 headset to maximum and then last but not least;
* Adjust the boom so close to your lips as possible.
What about the other headsets This is an interesting question (asked by ourself). The Bose 700 is the only headset that has complaints on the echo. The Bose QC25, QC35, and the Sony XM3 and XM4 does not have a single complaint about the same feature.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
The TSO (US Technical Standard Order) and its European equivalent ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) authorization, represents one way (and not the only way) to have parts and appliances approved. This is an optional step in a design process which ensures that a part or appliance complies with a minimum performance standard.
The complete headset solution with the Avee Aviation Microphone is not TSO or ETSO approved.
The reason for this is simple: as a manufacturer of the microphone part of the solution only, we do not have full control of the production line of the headsets we are adapting to (Bose & Sony) and hence: we can not obtain a TSO/ETSO approval.
The Avee microphone add-on itself is designed in compliance with TSO standards , while the Bose & Sony headsets most likely are designed according to different standards than the TSO.
This fact does however not mean that the quality of headset from Bose & Sony is higher – or lower – than headsets manufactured according to the TSO standards.
Their design standard is simply not TSO.
It is a fact that the quantity of high quality headset products coming out from Bose & Sony are far superior to the quantity of aviation headsets being produced.
Making low quality products would not be a good business model for sure, and the quality of Bose & Sony headsets is simply excellent
Our competitors TSO approval
We do know that some of our competitors state their products are TSO compliant – or even have a TSO approval.
This might be correct for part of the product , but will unfortunately not apply for the complete headset solution with a Bose or Sony (non TSO) headset.
The complete system as ONE UNIT has to be approved – from cable to ear cushions. This is not possible for mixed systems like the Avee system.
Who require the TSO approval
It is important to know that the request for a TSO approved headset is an airline request, and not a FAA request.
Headsets used by the pilots in aircraft do not need a TSO or ETSO approval.
We estimate we sell around 90% of our products to commercial pilots, but we do see that the TSO requirement from airlines in the US is far more common than in airlines in the rest of the world.
Read more here
https://www.easa.europa.eu/faq/19442
FRGood experience with Avee team. Thier product is really good, works really well. Don’t have to explain that is cleaner too. No more need to share the same headphone with others ;) The part I like the most? Now I can have my own headset (Bose 700) for flying and positioning!
GBI recently bought new QC45 headphones and wanted to use them to fly so bought a new microphone - the audio and quality of my first mic was great, the new one is even better. The new stiffer mic boom is really good - I had no complaints with the old one but this was a nice upgrade. The audio seems as good but no ‘white spot’ to line up, the mic pick up is excellent. The thinner cable works really well for me (I coil mine up so it springs up and down) being thinner and lighter it doesn’t hang too low - no complaints at all. I’ll not get rid of my old QC35 setup, it’s great to have a spare, The R22 is a pretty unforgiving environment due to noise and vibration but no issues for the Avee.
CHLittle experience with the mike yet, but excellent after sale service and very fast.
FRCassé après 2 vols. Prise USB du micro fragile mais SAV super réactif . Un point de colle en plus serait utile. Plus confortable que le Bose A20, plus léger et moins de pression
FRI am disappointed by the thickness of the cable compare to cable of avionic headset. It is too fragile. But the idea is good, very good. Please fix this, and it is easy to fix. Thank you. Former military and private pilote
DEThe microphone set is made in very good quality and works absolutely fine. I use it connected to a BOSE QC45 and both products together are at less than half of the cost of a BOSE aviation headset A20 or A30. Communication with the seller and shipment are excellent. Absolute recommendation!
ESNow its working very well. Thanks Avee to fix my problem. Just I can recomended the Avee. TRE B737
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QADelivery was fast. Overall quality is excellent. Device attaches to Bose 35s very securely. Easy to set up, works very well. Saves a lot of space in my bag. Only issue I have is the cable from the device to the plug is very thin and seems flimsy, I have the feeling if I snag it badly it will be damaged, and the USB C plug which attaches the headset to the aircraft adapter has slid out, which is a lost comms event. But all in all, good to work with, great to have my comfortable headset on, and saves a lot of space. I just have to be careful with the cable. Jonathan, B777
AEIt would be ideal if the cord were thicker and denser. And the rest is great!
DEI really like the product although a few minor comments: - The noise level isn’t significant lower than with my former passive David&Clark but much more comfortable - Cables are really thing and I wonder how long they will last. Don’t really understand the reason for that. Nonetheless the comfort and communication is brilliant.
I really like the product although a few minor comments: - The noise level isn’t significant lower than with my former passive David&Clarks but much more comfortable - Cables are really thing and I wonder how long they will last. Don’t really understand the reason for that. Nonetheless the comfort and communication is brilliant.
FREverything's perfect so far I have been using it daily for a few weeks
AEDear Avee team. On regard of my feedback. I have positive and some negative ones. Positive: -the design is great a little big if you can reduce the size it would be perfect - the packaging is nice I felt the worm from your side -the quality of all the items is great Negative: My voice throughout the microphone it’s heard very low and faint even after I increased the sensitivity of the microphone Unfortunately this point the major point and the most important
BEThe set is light, excellent audio and cheap compared to the original Bose A20.
USBeing used in a Global Express, Microphone is good, a little more bass than my previous boom mic. the cable seems a bit thin and flimsy we’ll see how it holds up over time. Overall very happy with the mic and attachment.
CAOverall I like the look of the microphone on the headset. It fits perfectly and easily. The quality of the transmissions are clear although I do hear some echo when I talk, not when the other pilot talks or when ATC talks. I like the case which is not too big to carry. I would like to see in the future the microphone pivot or swivel to make drinking or eating more easy.
FRAverage satisfaction up to now. Clear communication between pilot & co-pilot but low sound and weak communication with tower… Any advice would be welcome.
CAI’ve had various microphones out there, but I’d have to say Avee is by far the best I’ve owned. Customer service is above par! Would highly recommend.
GBWorks very well. Extremely pleased with the product. A few small things. If you tilt your head back whilst drinking water, the headset changes from Quiet mode to Aware mode. If you just use the headset on its own to listen to music, it doesn’t do that. It’s only with the mic fitted. The other thing that in my opinion is the biggest negative, is the cord from the mic to the dual jack pins. It is very thin and it’s a concern that it will get caught on the seat and break. I fly a Global 6000, and the seat has all sorts of sharp edges and handles. I have to be extremely careful with the cord. Other than that, sound quality is superb, and generally a great product.
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