New Sync Stereo Earmuffs from Howard Leight Combine Hearing Protection with High-Fidelity Sound Quality

2011-07-24

Optimising acoustic earcup design, volume management technology, and personal hearing protection, Honeywell Safety Products introduces Sync™, the next generation of stereo earmuffs from Howard Leight^®. Sync delivers the appropriate level of hearing protection in hazardous noise environments along with high-fidelity stereo sound from a user’s portable audio MP3 players. 

“Most stereo earmuffs used in industry today provide a moderate level of hearing protection, but often sacrifice the sound quality of the attached MP3 players – which can discourage their use,” said Renee S. Bessette, COHC, Global Brand Manager, Howard Leight / Honeywell Safety Products. “By contrast, Sync stereo earmuffs use new designs and technologies that provide both hearing protection and true listening enjoyment. Sync entices use to deliver protection from noise-induced hearing loss on the job or at home.” 

Sync stereo earmuffs feature: 

• Protection from Hazardous Noise - With an SNR (Single Number Rating) of 31, Sync provides consistent hearing protection and ensures appropriate attenuation in most industrial environments. Sync’s Volume Management Technology™ manages sound levels reaching the user’s ear and prevents the user from turning the volume up too high. 

• Plug In and Go – There are no volume knobs or power switches to co-ordinate nor batteries to replace. Ease-of-use is enhanced by maintaining volume and power control through the MP3 device. Users simply plug in their MP3 player or personal audio devices and listen. 

• Personal Listening – Sync can be used with a users’ own MP3 player, mobile phone and other personal audio devices and is ideally suited for use at work or at home. Its technologically advanced acoustic bass chamber enhances the bass sounds that are typically sacrificed in industrial stereo earmuffs; which eliminates the need for users to ‘crank up’ the volume. 

• Modern Style - Sync’s earcup design is inspired by DJ styling, and the sound quality is on  a par with other professional audio headphones. Sync’s stylish design easily surpasses other industrial earmuffs. Both comfort and fit are ensured by its padded diamond-patterned headband and its reinforced adjustable slides that keep it in place when worn. 

Sync is now available through industrial safety distributors in Europe. 

For more information, visit http://www.howardleight.com/playitsafe. 

About Howard Leight^®  

Howard Leight/Honeywell Safety Products is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative.  For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs.  Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max^® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO^® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com. 

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About Honeywell 

Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges.  For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com. 

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