About the Clear-Com CC-26K Lightweight Single Ear Headset
The Clear-Com CC-26K is an ultra-lightweight, single-ear communication headset engineered for all-day comfort without sacrificing audio clarity or durability. Its design prioritizes minimizing weight and pressure, making it an ideal choice for users who must wear a headset continuously throughout long productions, such as camera operators, stage managers, and broadcast technicians. The headset utilizes an open-ear, monaural design with a single dynamic receiver, allowing the wearer to receive clear intercom audio in one ear while the other remains completely open to monitor ambient sounds, program audio, or on-set activity. The adjustable headband is made from a flexible, lightweight material and is generously padded at the top for added comfort, while the earcup is covered with a soft foam cushion.
The headset is equipped with a noise-canceling electret condenser microphone on a flexible, fully adjustable boom. This boom allows for precise positioning of the microphone capsule close to the mouth, ensuring excellent voice pickup while the noise-canceling circuitry actively suppresses background room noise. This results in clear, intelligible voice transmission critical for effective communication in environments with moderate ambient noise. The CC-26K terminates in a 4-pin female XLR connector, providing a standard, reliable wired connection to professional intercom beltpacks, wall panels, and base stations. This plug-and-play connectivity ensures compatibility with a vast array of existing wired intercom systems without any need for configuration or batteries.
Constructed with high-quality, durable components, the CC-26K is built to withstand the physical demands of daily use in production environments despite its lightweight feel. The cable is robust and designed to resist tangling. By combining exceptional comfort with professional-grade audio performance and reliability, the Clear-Com CC-26K addresses a key need for production personnel who require a communication tool that can be worn for extended periods without causing fatigue, all while delivering the clear, two-way communication necessary for coordinated, efficient, and safe operations in live event and broadcast settings.