3 M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Single-COMM Tactical Headset | MT14H418A-86 GN (O.D. Green)
Description
3 M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII
Single-COMM Tactical Headset | MT14H418A-86 GN (O.D. Green)
The new ComTac VIII takes 3 M’s legendary combat headset platform to the next level. Built for military and law-enforcement professionals, it combines class-leading hearing protection with advanced communications and Mission Audio Profiles (MAP) that boost auditory situational awareness in any acoustic environment. This variant comes pre-wired with a 50 cm Kevlar® lead and 4-pin Nexus TP-120 plug (NATO pin-out) for direct connection to modern radios or PTTs.
Key Upgrades vs ComTac XPI
- Redesigned low-profile cups – slimmer shape, +1 dB protection (29 dB SNR) yet helmet-friendly (full-, mid- or high-cut).
- Mission Audio Profiles (MAP) – five selectable ambience curves for comfort, face-to-face chat, patrol, overwatch & silent.
- Next-gen external mics – parabolic housings angled outward like the human ear for realistic directionality & lower wind noise.
- Quick-swap suspension – tool-free changeover between headband and ARC rail helmet arms.
- IP68 boom mic on telescopic arm – dust- & waterproof (3 m / 30 min), reversible L/R.
- SoundScape™ – auto-boosts radio & voice prompts in continuous high-noise settings.
Mission Audio Profiles – at a Glance
| Profile | Typical Use | Audio Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Long rides in vehicles / aircraft | Low ambient volume, narrow bandwidth – reduces fatigue |
| Conversation | Face-to-face talk in noisy areas | Boosts speech frequencies, suppresses non-speech noise |
| Patrol | Foot movement on gravel / grass | High gain, dampened high-freq footstep & kit rustle |
| Overwatch | Recon / sentry in quiet terrain | Maximum gain & widest bandwidth for faint distant sounds |
| Silent | Intense constant noise (focus on radio only) |
Ambient mics muted – full electronic protection |
Technical Specification
| Attenuation | 29 dB SNR (41 dB with 3 M E-A-R Classic plugs – EN 352 dual-certified) |
|---|---|
| Communication | Single-COMM lead, Kevlar® straight, 50 cm, 4-pin Nexus TP-120 | NATO |
| Boom mic | Dynamic, noise-cancelling, telescopic, IP68 (3 m / 30 min) |
| Power / runtime | 2 × AAA (alkaline) | ≈ 50 h continuous, auto-off |
| Weight | ≈ 339 g (incl. batteries & comms lead) |
| Environmental | -40 °C … +55 °C operation · MIL-STD-810H / 461G · IP 68 mic · Saltspray 5 % / 2 m / 30 min |
| Certifications | EN 352-1/4/6:2020 · PPE Reg 2016/425 · EMC 2014/30/EU · RoHS 2011/65/EU |
Package Contents
- ComTac VIII MT14H418A-86 GN headset (headband, O.D. Green shells)
- Integrated Kevlar® comms cable with NATO 4-pin plug
- Dynamic noise-cancelling boom microphone (detachable, reversible)
- 2 × AAA alkaline batteries
- Spare shell set (colour matched) & hygiene foam rings
- Quick-start & full user manual (DE/EN/ES/FR voice menus)
Dual-protection ready: Certified in combination with 3 M PELTOR TEP-300 electronic plugs (EU-GE/CY/TN) or 3 M E-A-R Classic passive plugs, providing up to 41 dB SNR when maximum damping is mandatory.
Manufacturer & EU Representative
3 M Personal Safety Division – 3 M Svenska AB, Box 2341, SE-331 02 Värnamo, Sweden | Tel. +46 370 65 65 00 · 3M.com/PELTOR
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