Description
Big Foot Fifth Generation Sound Pickup and Noise Reduction Headset Simulator (Helmet Wearing – Gen. 5 – OD)
This Big Foot headset is a fifth-generation (Gen. 5) tactical-style headset in olive drab, made in the helmet-wearing version. It is styled on the electronic hearing-protection headsets carried by military and police teams, and, as the name says, it is designed to pick up the sound around you while reducing loud noise.
A headset is one of the quickest ways to make a loadout look the part, and it is useful too if you run a radio with your team. The OD colour sits naturally with woodland and military kit in greens and browns, and the helmet-mounted design keeps the ear cups exactly where they should be when you move.
What sound pickup and noise reduction mean
A sound pickup headset is intended to let you keep hearing the game around you, such as footsteps, shouted calls and marshal instructions, instead of shutting you off from your surroundings. The noise reduction side is meant to take the edge off sharp, loud sounds. How well this works depends on the fit and the conditions, so treat it as a helpful feature for play rather than certified hearing protection.
Fitting it to your helmet
Being the helmet-wearing version, it is designed to attach to a helmet rather than sit on a headband. That means the cups stay put when you sprint, crawl or turn your head quickly, and you can usually swing them away from your ears when you want to talk face to face.
Helmet rails vary between makers, so compare the mounting arms in the product photos with the rails on your helmet before you order. Once it is fitted, adjust the cups so they cover your ears fully without pulling the helmet out of position.
With a radio
Many players pair a headset like this with a PTT (push-to-talk) unit and a two-way radio. Check the plug on the headset in the product images and choose a PTT that matches both the headset and your radio.
Key features
- Big Foot fifth-generation (Gen. 5) tactical-style headset
- Sound pickup and noise reduction functions, as named
- Helmet-wearing version for railed helmets
- Olive drab finish for woodland and military kit
- Can be used with a suitable PTT and radio
- Completes a milsim or team loadout
Compatibility
Designed for helmets with side rails. Rail profiles differ between helmet makers, so compare the mounting arms in the images with your helmet before ordering.
To talk on a radio you will need a PTT and lead that match the headset plug and your radio. If you are unsure, send us your radio model and we will help you choose.
Care and maintenance
Switch the headset off after each game, and if it uses batteries, take them out before storing it for any length of time. Wipe the ear cups and arms with a slightly damp cloth after use, especially after a hot day, and let them dry naturally. Keep it out of heavy rain and puddles, and store it where the cable will not be crushed or kinked.
Who is it for?
This OD headset suits milsim and team players who wear a helmet and want a realistic tactical headset that can be used with a radio, and anyone building a woodland or military loadout.
Please note: Radio and PTT are not listed as included. This is a gaming accessory and should not be relied on as certified hearing protection.
