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Boom Mic foam "thingies"

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This may be a real stupid question - so feel free (as in no charge) to take pot-shots.

Due to some rather rough thermals I seem to be chewing off and swallowing the little foam thingies that are on the end of the mic (sound dampener). :oops:

Can't seem to find them in any of the catalogs or online - local Radio Shack does not have them.

Any ideas?? :idea: :idea:
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Post by lowNslow »

Chief aircraft has them. They are shown for a David Clark headset, but they are just the generic little "foam bags" with a draw string. Should work on most mics.
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/airsec/Air ... ories.html
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Post by sphillips »

Most FBOs carry them.
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Re: Boom Mic foam "thingies"

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I think Oregon Aero has them too.

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n3437d wrote:This may be a real stupid question - so feel free (as in no charge) to take pot-shots.

Due to some rather rough thermals I seem to be chewing off and swallowing the little foam thingies that are on the end of the mic (sound dampener). :oops:

Can't seem to find them in any of the catalogs or online - local Radio Shack does not have them.

Any ideas?? :idea: :idea:
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Post by Jr.CubBuilder »

Oregon also has little soft leather covers that will go over the foam part, it has holes front and back so the mics work.
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Post by scsmith42 »

Audio supply companies also carry them. Do an internet search for audio suppliers.
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Post by GAHorn »

I should have a macro for my keyboard for all the times I tell folks to check out Aircraft Spruce. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
877-477-7823

They probably have a newer catalog out now, but my copy has 6 different foam mic-muffs listed on page 481 priced from $2.95 to $13 that apply to every brand/model headset out there.

Heres a few:
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpag ... access.php
http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/micmuf.php
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Post by KG »

A whole bunch of the pilots that I work with buy foam hair rollers and cut them shorter. The small diameter ones that are about three inches long come in both baby blue and pink and a pack of 25 costs 2 or 3 bucks. A couple of whacks with the scissors and you'll have more foam thingies than you can ever eat.

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Thank you all

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Once again membership pays off - Thank you all.
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KG wrote:A whole bunch of the pilots that I work with buy foam hair rollers and cut them shorter. The small diameter ones that are about three inches long come in both baby blue and pink and a pack of 25 costs 2 or 3 bucks. A couple of whacks with the scissors and you'll have more foam thingies than you can ever eat.

Keith
One thing's for sure: If you use the pink ones your headset is less likely to be stolen! :wink:

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Post by blueldr »

BUY ONE FOAM "THINGEE" AND A PACK OF 100 SURGICAL MASKS.
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Mic Muff

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I somehow knew my post would generate some humor - all appreciated in good faith - however the "fiber" has been really good for my cholesterol count
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