Original price was: 245,00 €.159,00 €Current price is: 159,00 €.
Original price was: 245,00 €.159,00 €Current price is: 159,00 €.
Some rules applies
If you are NOT an Avee customer (original owner) and still purchase this product:
Please note that some Ultimate products will have a delivery time – check the delivery times tab below. Updated Tuesday, October 21st.
Compatibility
Please note that no parts of the Ultimate (cables, mic boom, Bluelink etc ) series are compatible with previous Avee system (first generation, NG generation)
As a service to customers who have supported us by previously purchasing an Avee Microphone Kit, we offer you to upgrade your kit to the latest Ultimate series of the Avee Aviation Microphone.
To be entitled to purchase the Avee Ultimate Upgrade Kit, the following simple rules apply: New rules from december the 15th 2023.
The Avee Ultimate series Headset Microphone kits are our latest generation kits for standard recreational acoustic noise canceling (ANR) headsets.
The Avee Ultimate is designed as a solution for aviation purposes for pilots, but can now also be used in USB computer/simulator systems.
Read more about the Avee Ultimate Series Headphone Microphone kits in the tabs below.
Please note that some Ultimate products will have a delivery time – check the delivery times tab below. Updated Tuesday, October 21st.
Compatibility
Please note that no parts of the Ultimate (cables, mic boom, Bluelink etc ) series are compatible with previous Avee system (first generation, NG generation)
Some rules applies
If you are NOT an Avee customer (original owner) and still purchase this product:
The Avee solution combines the unprecedented comfort of a range of standard headsets with a state-of-the-art aviation microphone – giving a lightweight tailor-made aviation headset with superior audio communication.
The Avee Ultimate aviation microphone series is based on our previous Avee series – and is perfectioned to make it even smaller, lighter, even more comfortable – and easier to use.
How it works
The Avee Ultimate system is one unit with three easily exchangeable parts:
The headset adapter is the part that is plugged into the lower part of your headset and is the base for the microphone boom and the Avee500 interface cable going to the aircraft.
The headset adapter is held securely in place with a proven robust magnet solution, preventing it from accidentally detaching from your headset.
The magnet solution makes it easy to attach and detach the headset adapter whenever you’d like.
The microphone boom is plugged into the Avee headset adapter and can easily be moved when eating and drinking – or even exchanged.
The Avee Ultimate headset adapters contain no electronics: in our previous generation’s headset adapters, the electronics were contained inside the headset adapter itself. The Avee Ultimate headset adapter is made to fit one headset – or a small range of headsets from the same manufacturer.
When choosing the headset adapter; make sure you choose the one fitting your headset. If we do not support your headset with our custom-built adapters, choose the Avee generic headset adapter!
The Avee Generic headset adapter
The Avee Generic headset adapter is an adapter that fits all standard headsets with a 2.5mm or 3,5mm audio connector.
The Avee adapter is fastened to your headset using a 3M dual lock velcro system, and the adapter can fairly easily be removed and reattached to the headset.
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The Avee500 adapter cable is the cable between the headset adapter and the aircraft adapter.
In the Ultimate series, the Avee500 aircraft adapter cable has been redesigned to be more sturdy than the previous generation interface cable.
The aircraft adapter cable plugs into the Avee headset adapter and the aircraft dual-GA or XLR-5 adapter with USB C connectors:
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a) On the headset side, the USB C connector can be plugged in two ways; letting the cable point upwards (over your shoulder) or downwards (your chest).
b) On the aircraft/USB adapter side, the USB C connector can be plugged in one way only.
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The Avee500 Aircraft Interface Cable is available in two lengths: 180 cm (71 inch) and 130 cm (51 inch) and can be exchanged in seconds.
The Avee510 and Avee512 Aircraft adapters are the adapters that plugs into your aircraft; either with the ‘standard’ dual GA connectors (Avee510) or with an XLR-5 (Avee512) as a physical interface.
The electronics interfaces for the Avee headset adapter are contained within the dual GA and XLR-5 adapter, giving a solution that is extremely compact and reliable.
The Avee510 Dual GA Aircraft Adapter and the Avee512 XLR-5 Aircraft adapter have a built-in LED which is red when something is wrong, and green when the Avee headset adapter is plugged in correctly.
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No need to say: the LED is switched off when the Avee aircraft adapter is not connected to the aircraft – or aircraft avionics is switched off.
However: be careful when adjusting the microphone output level: the higher the output level, the more cockpit background noise will be picked up.
3) The headset speaker volume is set to a fixed level – and is normally adjusted from the aircraft.
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All headsets we support from Bose (except the QC35) have a built-in volume control on the headset. However; we recommend setting the headset level to maximum and adjusting it from the aircraft.
The Avee 514 USB adapter is the adapter you can use to connect your Avee Ultimate to your Mac or PC.This solution makes it easy to use your Avee Ultimate when having Teams, Skype or Facetime meetings – or when using your Avee Ultimate in a simulator setting.The Avee514 USB adapter is recognized automatically by a Mac or a PC and no additional drivers or software installations are needed.
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Features supported on the Avee 514 USB adapter:
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| Weight | 0,25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 3 cm |
| Headphone type (headset adapter) | Bose® QC25, Bose® QC35/45/SE/SC/QuietComfort, Bose® 700, Sony® WH1000XM3/XM4, Sony® WH1000XM5, Bose® QuietComfort Ultra * Read advice below, Avee Generic Headset Adapter (fits all headsets) |
| Avee500 interface cable | Avee500/180cm: 180 cm (71 inch) length, Avee500/130cm: 130 cm (51 inch) length |
| Avee Aircraft Adapter | Avee510:Dual GA connectors in aircraft, Avee512: XLR-5 connector in aircraft, Avee514: 174/U helicopter connector in aircraft |
| CountryOrigin | NO |
| hs_code | 85183000 |
When purchasing the full Avee Ultimate Aviation headset kit, the following parts are included:
The Avee headset case
The Avee headset case which has room for the Avee is included only if you order it.^
The headset case can optionally be lasered with your name, phone, and email – and this kind of makes it easier to give your Avee back to you if you have left it in an aircraft somewhere. Norwegian cunningness at its very best.
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Please note: the Avee case is a bit small for the Sony headsets (we are working on a solution for Sony customers).
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Additional products
Additional/spare parts for the Ultimate system can be purchased from the web under the Ultimate section.
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Compatibility
Please note that no parts of the Ultimate (cables, mic boom etc ) series is compatible with any previous Avee system.
The Avee Ultimate series supports the Sony® WH1000XM3, WH1000XM4 and the WH1000XM5 from 2023.
The Sony® headphones are extremely good when it comes to noise canceling (ANR) and comfort.
In general, they are slightly bigger than the Bose® headsets and have more room for your ears inside the earcup cushion. The Bose earcup cushion tends to rest more on your ear.
None of the Sony® headsets we support have a built-in volume control, meaning that all volume settings must be done from the aircraft (this is however what we recommend for all our headset solutions).
The Sony® headsets we support work like normal even when the built-in battery is dead. The sound is slightly muffled, however, but not as muffled as on the Bose® headsets.
AveeXM3/XM4: The Avee Ultimate Headset Adapter for the Sony® WH1000XM3 and Sony® WH1000XM4
The Avee XM3/XM4 headset adapter fits these two headsets ONLY. It will not fit any other headset from Sony or any other headset manufacturer.
AveeXM5: The Avee Ultimate Headset Adapter for the Sony® WH1000XM5
The Avee XM5 headset adapter fits the Sony® WH1000XM5 only.
It will not fit any other headset from Sony® or any other headset manufacturer.
If you do not already have a headset, we recommend that you try them out at your local headset store: some like the Bose® headsets while others prefer the Sony®.
Changing the headset cushion
It is fairly easy to change the headset cushions on the Sony headsets, and cushions are available from different suppliers on the internet.
Simplicity of use
The Bose headsets are fairly easy to use but like everything else – it takes some time to get used to.
The on/off switch is a push button.
Things to know
The Sony headsets have a function called ‘Speak to Chat’.
This function switches off all incoming audio when your voice is detected, and it comes as a nasty surprise the first time you get it.
Switch it off by pressing two fingers on the right earcup: the message ‘Speak to chat off’ is heard. Leave the function off.
Easy to handle when you know – but a real (real) pain when you don’t.
Things to aware off.
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The Avee Ultimate supports the Bose® QC35, QC45, 700, and the Bose® Ultra. We are even reintroducing the older QC25 as a product we support.
Please note that products from Bose® named Bose® SE and Bose ® Quetcomfort – to our knowledge – are the same as the Bose® QC45.
To our knowledge, the only difference between these products and the QC45 is that they come with a different headset case.
In general, the Bose® headsets are physically smaller than the Sony® headsets – and they will normally take less space when folded & stored.
When it comes to comfort they are as good as the Sony headsets, but the earcups are generally smaller than on the Sony headsets.
Many of us will feel that the earcup cushion is resting on the ear – the ear is not inside the earcup – and for long-time use, this can be a bit annoying.
However; this depends on the Bose® headset version:
All headsets from Bose® apart from the older QC25 and QC35 have a built-in volume control. This can be nice to have, but we feel it is more annoying than a needed feature.
All headsets from Bose® having the built-in volume control, do also have a bug where the volume is turned down to a minimum if you plug out the Avee when the ANR (noise reduction) is on.
When you know it, it is not a problem, but we still ask why this bug is not removed.
All the headsets from Bose® that we support, still work like normal when the ANR is off – or the battery is flat:
However; the Bose® Ultra goes dead as a dodo when the ANR is off or the battery is flat.
A quick search on the internet shows that his feature is not appreciated by normal customers.
The ones of you who had the joy of flying with the old QC15 will remember that this headset had the same issue: when the battery was dead you would not hear anything at all.
But this is more than 30 years ago so we are somewhat surprised over this ‘feature’ (error, bug, design flaw) on the Ultra. Good job Bose!
The Ultra has a good ANR and excellent comfort but sadly it does not work when the power is off or the battery goes flat. Many customers experience latency issues when talking ( like talking in a tin-can) with this headset from Bose®. We do not recommend this headset, frankly there are better and more affordable solutions available.
The TSO (US Technical Standard Order) and its European equivalent ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) authorization, represents one way (and not the only way) to have parts and appliances approved. This is an optional step in a design process which ensures that a part or appliance complies with a minimum performance standard.
Is the Avee Aviation Microphone TSO/ETSO approved ?
All Avee products are designed according to FAA TSO and EASA ETSO-C139, however: we are not using a third-party test house to verify our products.
The complete headset solution with the Avee Aviation Microphone is not TSO or ETSO approved.
The reason for this is simple: as a manufacturer of the microphone part of the solution only, we do not have full control of the production line of the headsets we are adapting to (Bose & Sony), and hence: we can not obtain a TSO/ETSO approval.
The Avee microphone add-on itself is designed in compliance with TSO standards , while the Bose & Sony headsets most likely are designed according to different standards than the TSO.
This fact does however not mean that the quality of headsets from Bose & Sony is higher – or lower – than headsets manufactured according to the TSO standards.
Their design standard is simply not TSO.
It is a fact that the quantity of high-quality headset products coming out from Bose & Sony are far superior to the quantity of aviation headsets being produced.
Making low-quality products would not be a good business model for sure, and the quality of Bose & Sony headsets is simply excellent
Our competitor’s TSO approval
We do know that some of our competitors state their products are TSO compliant – or even have a TSO approval.
This might be correct for part of the product , but will unfortunately not apply for the complete headset solution with a Bose or Sony (non TSO) headset.
The complete system as ONE UNIT has to be approved – from cable to ear cushions. This is not possible for mixed systems like the Avee system.
Who require the TSO approval
It is important to know that the request for a TSO approved headset is an airline request, and not a FAA request.
Headsets used by the pilots in aircraft do not need a TSO or ETSO approval.
We estimate we sell around 90% of our products to commercial pilots, but we do see that the TSO requirement from airlines in the US is far more common than in airlines in the rest of the world.
Read more here
https://www.easa.europa.eu/faq/19442
The Avee560 BlueLink Ultimate
Enjoy safely listening to music or audiobooks using the Avee BlueLink Ultimate:
Clip it on
Typically the BlueLink Ultimate is clipped onto the seatbelt when used – and this is the reason for using a 45cm flexible cable between the headset/Avee microphone and the BlueLink.
Please note that this cable is the standard Avee500 cable which comes in three different lengths (sold separately): if you want a longer cable between the headset and the BlueLink- simply choose a longer variant of the Avee500 cable.
Keep in mind that the BlueLink weight is only 44 grams (the A20 controller is around 300 grams) so it is not likely that this unit will cause strain on your neck.
What it is shipped with
The Avee BlueLink Ultimate is shipped with the following parts:
We are pushing all we can to get all items ready for shipment.
The delivery times for the Avee Ultimate are according to the following per March 22nd 2024:
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This plan will be revised monthly.
FRVery high quality with a Boss Q25
AETo be honest I love all the products from Avee! However the latest model although smaller than the previous! I found the sound to be of poor quality! The inability to change the settings are quite annoying and I have not really used it yet as I prefer the older version! Still a good product just not the same!
CAI emailed AVEE with questions on upgrading my current AVEE mic for the Sony XM3 edition. I received the reply promptly so great customer service. The upgraded mic was easy to install and no more adjustments needed, plug and play. Love the new mic, lighter and user friendly!
ESThe new Mike is great and lite. And is much better with the for magnets. The only thing is that the old model was more quiet when no one talking in interline. Right now there is a constant noise. I am very happy with the new Mike and Avee is always there when you need something. Thanks a lot to all the team.
DEI cannot imagine to use anything else than avee. First I thought the dia of the new cables ist way to small but apparently they are stronger than expected. Meanwhile I've equipped my little one in every seat with it....
ESThere were some issues with my order, but everything was solved thanks to this amazing team. The new version of the Avee system for my Bose35 has too short or too long cable options, in my opinion. 130 is so short that any little tension will almost produce a disconnection with the Bose, and 180 is way too long for any GA aircraft. Apart from the short/long cables and the flimsy Bose connector, the new system is lighter and easier to store, and the GA connector seems to work better. My old system broke at that part.
USI like the new simpler design and the sound quality is very good, even in an open cockpit gyroplane!
NOExcellent product. - Nice to use my Bose QC35 II for dual purpose. Flying an leasure. - Very portable - Light weight - Switching between GA plugs and XLR very easily
GRI am already using Gen 1 for about 4 years now without any issues. I was very happy to find out that Gen 2 is even better. Highly recommended!
FRfacile a commander et facile à mettre en oeuvre un très bon produit avec un budget maitrisé
USI have used the Avee microphone adapters since the very first generation. Each generation gets better and better. The Ultimate version is just about perfect. It is practically weightless and has a very small profile that fits in your headset case perfectly when not in use. It is molded to fit your consumer level ANC headset perfectly. When attached to the headset you practically forget it is even there. Transmitted com and interphone signals are 5x5 according to ATC and copilot. The Avee microphone adapters are among the very few whose products preserve stereo audio from the aircraft panel. (Don't forget to move the dip switch on the aircraft plug.) This is important because my aircraft type has a communication system that presents spatial audio - but your headset must be stereo to use this essential function. I particularly like the modularity of the system. Need a different aircraft plug? No need to buy a whole new set of equipment! The cables are light, strong, and very flexible. They are only about 30% the thickness of a conventional cable. The Avee people are also very responsive and helpful with questions, or in the rare event that a problem arises with their product. Purchase this product from them with absolute confidence!
IndiaExcellent build quality. I use it every day. Only one weakness is the cable being too thin. I'm not sure if it will last too long of daily use. A braided reinforced cable would be much better. Other than that it's a great product.
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