Car Stereo Adapter Bluetooth

SWAT headsets: Workable solutions without breaking the bank

It’s difficult enough for uniformed patrol officers to communicate over the radio, given road noise, moving around, having your hands tied up holding flashlights, ticket books, etc. For SWAT operators, it’s all that and more — very loud noises, more athletic movement, and both hands are usually gripping a long gun. What is the best option or combination of options for tactical communications?

Let’s break this down into two parts: the microphone/speaker itself, and the communications link to the radio or your fellow team members. A regular shoulder mic/speaker isn’t going to cut it. In a high noise environment, you may not be able to hear the radio; in a low noise environment, the bad guys can hear you. You need a headset that pumps the sound directly into your ears, and a hands-free microphone.

Headsets A sound tube earpiece is the most popular method for listening discreetly. A sound tube, as the name implies, is a pigtail-curly thin tube that connects between the speaker and your earpiece. There are used by cops as well as TV talking heads who are listening to direction from the control room while they’re on the air, although the latter usually conceal the sound tube behind their ears or in their hair so it’s not visible onscreen.

Most vendors ship their headset products with multiple ear gels so you can choose the one that fits you best. No matter which you choose, it won’t be as comfortable or as secure as a custom-molded earpiece . These require going to an audiologist to have some goo squirted inside your ear for five minutes to create the mold, then sending it off to have the earpiece made. The finished product “screws” into your ear with a 180° turn and won’t come out until you remove it. People who get them never want to go back to a one-size-fits-all model. If you’re short on cash and have a sense of adventure, you can also try making your own .

You have more options with the microphone. A mic carried on the earpiece itself will work in most situations — people use Bluetooth cell phone headsets with mics several inches from their mouths, and can be heard without difficulty. That might not be the best choice when you have to whisper while you creep up to a location for a surprise entry. A boom mic that places the mic directly in front of your lips is the best option here. There are semi-rigid headsets like this one that incorporate bands going both over the head and behind it to keep it in place while moving around.

Top Five Bluetooth In Car Stereo Adapters - Bluetooth For The Car

The ToothPik Mobile Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit is a mobile Bluetooth vehicle accessory and MP3/iPod/CD adapter that brings seamless audio and telecommunication technology, convenience and safety into your vehicle.

All you need is your vehicle’s speakers and your gift for conversing. Whether you’re a concerned parent, a person on the go, or someone who wants to make the roadway a safer place to drive, the ToothPik will give you peace of mind and comfort on the road.

No batteries needed for this, just plug the ToothPik into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter adapter and you’ll have hands-free mobile connectivity that routes your caller’s voice through the vehicle’s audio speakers. Equipped with a built-in microphone, the ToothPik provides comfort and safety leaving your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes where they should be…on the road.

When you’ve had enough of the phone calls, just plug your iPod, MP3 or CD player into the ToothPik input jack and let your personal musical selections fill the car.

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