PS Engineering Debuts HEMS, Police Audio Control Heads

PS Engineering is highlighting new control heads for its HUB50 audio management system optimized for helicopter EMS (HEMS) and law enforcement operations this week at Verticon. The HUB50 enables users to adjust more than 270 parameters using a smartphone app.

For HEMS operators, the CTL-E has dual control heads for the pilot and flight nurse, “allowing for independent functionality during critical medical flight missions,” according to PS Engineering. CTL-E features include Doppler heartbeat monitoring audio; five passenger/patient intercom stations; patient intercom isolation with music input; nurse call button; three transmit seats for medical staff; and copilot training configuration for non-mission flights.

The CTL-J system is available in up to four control heads for law enforcement pilot and tactical flight officer (TFO) positions. Capable of simulcasting simultaneous transmissions on any com port, the CTL-J’s transmit relay feature can link any two com radios for ground-to-ground communication.

Audio output is customizable, including TFO CVR audio for FLIR recordings. Additional features include artificial sidetone and microphone bias voltage for police-band radios.

Noting the versatility of the HUB50, PS Engineering CEO Greg Ledbetter said, “This unique approach has been extremely well received with its individual profile capabilities and its ease of use.”