OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC Tactical Headset

NoizeBarrier TAC: Tactical Headset with 360-degree situational awareness.

The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC is a modular tactical communications headset from OTTO, designed with tactical operators for the modern soldier, with an NRR of 23 dB, IP68 immersion to 1 meter for 31 minutes and a weight of 453.4 g (16.40 oz) without batteries.

Key Facts:

• Hearing protection: NRR of 23 dB
• EN 352: EN 352-1:2020, EN 352-4:2020 and EN 352-6:2020; H = 32 dB, M = 27 dB, L = 21 dB
• Ingress protection: IP68: full immersion to 1 meter for 31 minutes in salt and fresh water
• Temperature: -40° C to +71° C operating and storage
• Kraft: two AAA batteries; automatic shut down after 2 hours of idle time
• Vikt: 453.4 g (16.40 oz) without batteries
• Volume control: five levels, on the left earcup
• Helmet fit: under ACH, IHPS and other mid/full cut helmets

Hearing protection and situational awareness:

OTTO lists an NRR of 23 dB for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC. In the manual, OTTO states compliance of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with EN 352-1:2020, EN 352-4:2020 and EN 352-6:2020, with H = 32 dB, M = 27 dB and L = 21 dB. OTTO states that the dual-coil speakers of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC adapt loud or impulse sounds to a safe level, while 360-degree situational awareness microphones in each earcup help localise sounds. The volume controls on the left earcup of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC have five levels.

Communication and modularity:

The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC has a noise-canceling boom microphone with wind and noise reduction, according to OTTO. OTTO offers the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with fixed or modular quick-disconnect cables, and lists multichannel, multi-radio options with the OTTO Multi-Port Hub PTT. Selectable signal separation of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC lets dual-comm users route audio to the left, right or both ears. An optional rail-mount kit converts the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC to top or rear rail mount on Ops-Core and Team Wendy helmet systems.

Durability and power:

OTTO states that the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC meets the IP68 standard for full immersion to 1 meter for 31 minutes in salt and fresh water. OTTO lists an operating and storage range of -40° C to +71° C for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC. The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC runs talk-through on two AAA batteries and shuts down automatically after 2 hours of idle time. OTTO lists a weight of 453.4 g (16.40 oz) without batteries for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC.

What is included:

The OTTO manual shows the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with headband, adjustment frames, Comply foam ear seals, talk-through microphones, battery compartment and cover, a noise-canceling communications microphone with adjustable boom, power/volume control and downlead connector cable. OTTO states that an external Push-To-Talk (PTT) cable is required for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC. MSS Defence confirms the cable and PTT configuration of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC in the quotation.

Manufacturer and supply:

The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC is a product of OTTO Communications, a division of OTTO Engineering, which states that it is located in Carpentersville, IL, U.S.A. OTTO lists a USA country of origin for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC and compliance with TAA, BAA and the Berry Amendment. MSS Defence in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, supplies the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC Tactical Headset on quotation.

Intended use:

OTTO states that it designed the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC in collaboration with tactical operators to meet the demands of the modern soldier. OTTO states that the reduced cup size of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC fits under an Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), IHPS and other mid/full cut helmets, and that the low-profile earcup does not interfere with shouldering a firearm.

Vanliga frågor och svar.

1. What is the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC and who is it for?
   The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC is a modular tactical communications headset from OTTO with an NRR of 23 dB. OTTO states that it designed the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with tactical operators to meet the demands of the modern soldier.
2. What hearing protection does the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC offer?
   OTTO lists an NRR of 23 dB for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC. In the manual, OTTO states compliance of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with EN 352-1:2020, EN 352-4:2020 and EN 352-6:2020, with H = 32 dB, M = 27 dB and L = 21 dB.
3. Which radios and helmets work with the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC?
   OTTO lists multichannel, multi-radio options for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with the OTTO Multi-Port Hub PTT, and states that an external Push-To-Talk (PTT) cable is required. OTTO states that the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC fits under ACH, IHPS and other mid/full cut helmets, with an optional rail-mount kit for Ops-Core and Team Wendy.
4. Is the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC waterproof?
   OTTO states that the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC meets the IP68 standard for full immersion to 1 meter for 31 minutes in salt and fresh water. OTTO lists an operating and storage range of -40° C to +71° C for the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC.
5. What is included with the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC?
   The OTTO manual shows the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC with headband, Comply foam ear seals, talk-through microphones, battery compartment, a noise-canceling communications microphone with adjustable boom and downlead connector cable. OTTO states that an external Push-To-Talk (PTT) cable is required; MSS Defence confirms the configuration of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC in the quotation.