Lightspeed is demonstrating its newest headset, the Zulu 4, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Priced at $1,099, the Zulu 4 adds more comfortable ear seals, clearer Bluetooth calls, and flexibility improvements.
The FrameFit ear seals are new and feature tapered foam that forms a better seal around glasses and hats, minimizing pressure points. Large ear cups that don’t impinge on the ear and a low-profile stainless steel headband carry on the Zulu series characteristics.
When making Bluetooth transmissions or contacting air traffic controllers from the ground, the pilot’s voice “comes through crisp and clear,” according to Lightspeed. The Zulu 4 features the same noise-canceling dual-aperture-disc microphone as the Zulu 3, which provides “clearer, more intelligible communications.” Pilots can adjust the mic gain balances’ loud and soft voices when different-brand headsets are being used. The headset also has Lightspeed’s front row center stereo crossfeed technology for “crisp, rich audio and unparalleled music fidelity.”
New for the Zulu 4 is dual Bluetooth, which allows connecting to two devices simultaneously. Other features include a 10% longer boom mic and a longer upper-stay cable, and these enable adjustment of the headset to suit the individual wearer.
The Zulu 4 is available in Panel Power (6 pin), GA dual plug, or helicopter U-174 configurations. It is also compatible with Lightspeed’s FlightLink app for in-flight recording and playback of intercom audio and radio transmissions.