Photo: 3M3M Company has introduced a wireless hearing protector with high fidelity speakers and an integrated microphone to enable two-way phone calls.
The 3M WorkTunes Connect Wireless Hearing Protector helps provide hearing protection for lawn and landscape crews that spend extended amounts of time around loud mowers, blowers and trimmers.
They also keep users connected with Bluetooth wireless technology, which allows users to make and take phone calls on the job. The company says it also adds an element of fun to the work day with the high fidelity speakers that stream users’ entertainment of choice.
“It’s important for lawn and landscape workers to protect their hearing when on the job,” said Lindsay Adams of the 3M Construction and Home Improvement Markets division. “They are often exposed to loud and constant noise for much or all of their work day. Wearing hearing protection isn’t always top of mind, but we’ve designed a product to help meet the protection needs yet add function and fun making it more desirable to wear.”
Photo: 3MFeatures include:
- Ability to stream music from mobile phones or other Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled devices
- 40 mm high-fidelity speakers for premium sound quality
- Integrated microphone
- Make and take phone calls without having to remove the headset
- Noise reduction rating
- Twenty-four decibels noise reduction rating
The company says that this hearing protector is easy to use and features a simple single-button interface and Audio Assist for easy setup. Designed to be lightweight and low profile, there are no cords or antennae, and it features a flexible headband with cutouts to improve comfort when worn with caps.
Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the device also features an Auto Shut-off feature and an audible battery status indicator. The device is available online and at home centers, mass and hardware retailers nationwide, and it has a suggested retail price of $59.99.
