Under the Helmet

Post by **TRShep** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:13 pm

Was just wondering what do people use under their Helmets to 1) keep cool ie fans and 2) use to talk ie mics?

Thank you guys for your time.

Post by **JesterTDA** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:44 pm

I have two squirrel fans and two 9 volts (one battery for each). That's it. I don't have a mic set up right now. Honestly, guards don't talk and they are never asked for lines so the set up would only be for communicating with a squire or another member and I figure I can just yell if I have to. In the future I might have a mic/amp set, but for now it's not with the money for me.

Post by **LuciousTalvloinne** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:48 am

Me and Skel Have a head set we use for ours. I dont have a fan set up in mine. Something about squirrel fan meets long hair. I don't want to loose my "super powers" by it caught in my hair.

Post by **TRShep** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:52 pm

So what headset do you guys use under your buckets? Sadly I do not have the hair length to worry about it getting caught up in fans.

Post by **Darth Skellington** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:07 am

We use Jim's Aker voice amps....the smaller black ones. They're awesome. I like it because I cam communicate with people (handlers, etc) in a noisy crowd. They are also great for playing Droid Hunt. They are available here:

http://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26880

My helmet is a large fibreglass helmet, so there is room at the forehead for one (I suppose two) squirrel fans. The fan blows down onto my face and visor. It helps with fogging and keeping me from passing out. The bottom of my visor is not attached, so it allows for hot air to vent out. I don't have much issue with hair catching in the fan, but just to be on the safe side I wear a bandana. The fan works great, but I do recommend using quality batteries. The squirrel fan I got can be found here:

http://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60900

Post by **TRShep** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:15 pm

Thanks for the info Skells. Sadly though cannot get onto the forums right now due to my inactive standing, but I am sure I can find them outside the forums.

Post by **TRShep** » Wed May 04, 2011 1:16 am

Well just got my voice box now just have to get everything else up and running.

Website · Post by **LordSaga** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:01 am

Hi guys on my case use the ventilation system too (is great on stage

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but with the voice i use the system in hasbro helmet... i have one and extract from inside the system... and work very very good to talk with people and children, the volume is not big but enougth to interact with other people and garrison partner....
soon as posible i put some pictures for all.... and is very cheap form to add technology to the helmet

Post by **JesterTDA** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:34 pm

I've got an Aker's voice amp at this point and I've used it a total of 1 time. I didn't like having all the extra wires on my helmet and microphone right next to my mouth. On top of that, there was the issue of the fans causing a buzzing noise when I talked and even when I got that sorted out I was left with the issue of not being able to hear a reply anyways

Post by **TRShep** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:15 pm

I have an akers that I use. It takes some time to get use to and get it to the proper level. I did buy a push to talk because every time I left my mic on you could hear me breath and I sound better then Vader lol

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