David Clark DC Pro-X in louder pistons?

[Radu38J]

Get something with good passive nrr plus primal anr if anr is a problem. Telex stratus 30xt and 50d with great with and without anr. Also, I use halo and recommend it wholeheartedly.

 

[Joshwa]

I have used the Pro-X in the Lear 45, 737, and Aztec. Fine in all 3.

 

[jwp_145]

Anyone used the David Clark DC Pro-X in high performance pistons?

I need a new headset, I fly over 100 hours a month with days pushing 8 hours in the Amazonian tropical heat and humidity.

I'm currently using a Bose X, it works very well, but I have two main issues I want to address by buying a new headset: The earmuffs only last me about 300 hours and I need to change them (from the sunglasses and my perennial 3 day beard), it`s becoming a real pain since I need to get them shipped here from abroad and they are not cheaper either. The around the hear muffs also make me sweat more then usual.

Many pilots told me to get an in-ear headset, while it seems a good idea, I think it would drive me crazy on days I have to do 7-8 legs, or while flying crew in the Twin Otter and I have to leave the cockpit to address cargo/passenger problems.

I would like to know how well the David Clark DC Pro-X performs, I fly 206,208 and the DHC6, I'm sure in the turbines they do just fine (at least in cruise), in my Bose I don't even turn the ANR on, but I would like to know if they are quiet enough to be used in a loud 206...

anyone tried this in this type of aircrafts; bonanza, mooney,...

I once tried using my Bose QC15 uFlyMic in a high-performance single piston, and they went ape nuts. The noise cx just couldn't handle the pulses of noise from the prop I suppose and the anti-noise speaker started making crazy pulses of pressure. I turned em off and hit the speaker before they were destroyed.

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

Get something with good passive nrr plus primal anr if anr is a problem. Telex stratus 30xt and 50d with great with and without anr. Also, I use halo and recommend it wholeheartedly.

That's a good point. If you need something with passive noise reduction, don't get the DC Pro-X. It is a "pure" ANR (DC calls it ENR -electronic noise reduction) with pretty much zero in the way of passive reduction.

 

[Kent Magnuson]

Anyone used the David Clark DC Pro-X in high performance pistons?

I need a new headset, I fly over 100 hours a month with days pushing 8 hours in the Amazonian tropical heat and humidity.

I'm currently using a Bose X, it works very well, but I have two main issues I want to address by buying a new headset: The earmuffs only last me about 300 hours and I need to change them (from the sunglasses and my perennial 3 day beard), it`s becoming a real pain since I need to get them shipped here from abroad and they are not cheaper either. The around the hear muffs also make me sweat more then usual.

Many pilots told me to get an in-ear headset, while it seems a good idea, I think it would drive me crazy on days I have to do 7-8 legs, or while flying crew in the Twin Otter and I have to leave the cockpit to address cargo/passenger problems.

I would like to know how well the David Clark DC Pro-X performs, I fly 206,208 and the DHC6, I'm sure in the turbines they do just fine (at least in cruise), in my Bose I don't even turn the ANR on, but I would like to know if they are quiet enough to be used in a loud 206...

anyone tried this in this type of aircrafts; bonanza, mooney,...

I have the DC ProX headset, and like them pretty good. I got them because they pack smaller than other choices. I normally do not like the 'on the ear' models, but these seem real good. I also use Lightspeed Zulu and Bose A20 headsets. One of our ships has radio side-tone issues and several avionics shops told us the Lightspeed headsets are famous for this, but the radio box in the airplane can be adjusted. No problem. We have not done this yet. Those same radio shops also said they have not had this side-tone issue, ever, with Bose headsets. We are changing to the Bose, to try this. Will advise. Overall, yes, I like the DC ProX, and would buy again.

 

[Goonie]

I just bought them to replace my Zulu 2's. I have about 30 hours on them in the 737 and I love them. I flew a 172 and PA-44 with them the other day and I thought they would not work as well as the Zulu but they were just fine.

 

[Runincolorado]

I fly a PA-44 with DC ProX. My only problem with them is it is difficult to sync the props with them on. I never notice but my passengers without them complain. My girlfriend likes them so much I have been given my old DCs on any flight we fly together. I have yet to try them in something louder but needless to say, a new pair will be bought soon.

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

I just bought them to replace my Zulu 2's. I have about 30 hours on them in the 737 and I love them. I flew a 172 and PA-44 with them the other day and I thought they would not work as well as the Zulu but they were just fine.

I'm still surprised how effective they are every time I put them on. (I'd expect them to be great in a 737 even with the ENR off!)

 

[Goonie]

I'm still surprised how effective they are every time I put them on. (I'd expect them to be great in a 737 even with the ENR off!)

Me too. I still do GA flying and I was planning on keeping the Zulus and using the DCX for the 73, but I had to sell the Zulus to afford the DCs because the Zulus are not TSO. I have not missed the Zulus at all in GA flying. The DCs are a perfect blend of GA and airline flying. They are TSO and have Bluetooth as a bonus, which is hard to find in a TSO headset.

 

[KKochan]

I've been using a set of Pro-Xs for a couple months now in a Cessna 172 with cameras ports, it can get pretty loud. The ANR (ENR) works extremely well. They're comfy, super light, and built well. Sunglasses do not effect the fit at all, awesome.

Cons? Bluetooth makes a hissing/static noise when turned on. Very noticeable, and annoying on the ground. In flight it sort of blends in and isn't a big deal. Battery life is not fantastic when using Bluetooth. Supposedly they're working on these issues.

Overall I'm happy with them.

 

[Goonie]

I've been using a set of Pro-Xs for a couple months now in a Cessna 172 with cameras ports, it can get pretty loud. The ANR (ENR) works extremely well. They're comfy, super light, and built well. Sunglasses do not effect the fit at all, awesome.

Cons? Bluetooth makes a hissing/static noise when turned on. Very noticeable, and annoying on the ground. In flight it sort of blends in and isn't a big deal. Battery life is not fantastic when using Bluetooth. Supposedly they're working on these issues.

Overall I'm happy with them.

Yeah when I was reading the reviews online a lot of people complained about the hissing so I worried about that.

Mine are about 3 weeks old and I haven't had any problems with any hissing noise so hopefully the problem was fixed.

DC has always had great customer service I would call them if I was you. It might be a quick free fix.

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

Cons? Bluetooth makes a hissing/static noise when turned on. Very noticeable, and annoying on the ground. In flight it sort of blends in and isn't a big deal. Battery life is not fantastic when using Bluetooth. Supposedly they're working on these issues.

They do periodic firmware upgrades. So far, though, they haven't devised a way to do them at home.
I haven't noticed the hissing; I don't turn it on unless I am using it (rare; mostly for void time clearances, rarely for music) which, I guess, means that what I am listening to overrides the hissing.

 

[KKochan]

Yeah when I was reading the reviews online a lot of people complained about the hissing so I worried about that.

Mine are about 3 weeks old and I haven't had any problems with any hissing noise so hopefully the problem was fixed.

DC has always had great customer service I would call them if I was you. It might be a quick free fix.

You don't get any change in tone when you turn the bluetooth on?

Last I spoke to them was a month ago and my headset had the most current firmware, it shows v107 when paired to my phone through bluetooth. Does yours say the same?

 

[JetDrvr]

You don't get any change in tone when you turn the bluetooth on? Last I spoke to them was a month ago and my headset had the most current firmware, it shows v107 when paired to my phone through bluetooth. Does yours say the same?

Mine are almost a year old, and have never hissed. They sound the same with Bluetooth on or off. You may want to get them replaced under warranty.

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

Mine are almost a year old, and have never hissed. They sound the same with Bluetooth on or off. You may want to get them replaced under warranty.

I don't hear a difference either. Even tried it in a quiet room just to listen for it. The only thing extra I hear is when initially turning Bluetooth on, I hear a slight on-off whine (not unlike the whine a rotating beacon sometimes makes over the radios as it draws current when power is at idle) 3 times as it initially searches for a connection.

 

[mshunter]

"Theses are the seatbelts, this how they work, this is the fire extinguisher, this is how it works. Sit down, buckle up, and tern yer damn cellphones off. When they are searching for a cell tower, it makes it almost impossible fer me to hear the damn radio to talk to people!"

Problem solved?