How Can You Communicate in Noisy Environments while COVID-19 Remains?

It’s been over a year and a half now since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while we have made it through much turmoil, COVID-19 still looms over our lives. Every aspect of life has been touched by the virus, which has led us to have new standards for the way we interact with one another. Specifically, the COVID-19 virus has made communication in high-noise environments a laborious task, as people naturally need to be closer to one another to hear each other and social distance rules prevent this. So, what should you do if your high-noise work environment forces you and your colleagues to shout to communicate?

You Need an Effective Communication Solution

Sensear’s SM1P headset is the perfect complement to your social distancing requirements. With our SM1P headsets, employees can have seamless headset-to-headset conversations with each other in high-noise work areas up to 100 feet apart, without having to shout or move in closer to each other. Along with this short-range feature, the SM1P connects to cellphones and tablets via Bluetooth^® or two-way radios via cable or Bluetooth^®.

Here are a few more features:

Noise suppression up to 31dB NRR
Noise-canceling boom microphone
360° situational awareness
Intrinsic Safety (IS: UL/CSA/TIA) certified versions are available
VOX capable
Li-ion battery offers up to 24 hours of continuous use

Sensear understands the need for clear communication between team members while maintaining social distance. Our SM1P Bluetooth^® series headset is a perfect solution for communicating with your team members without the need to shout and keep the required 6 feet social distance in high-noise environments.

You Need an Effective Employee Training Solution

Training and onboarding new workers and re-training existing workers on new methods and systems are important concerns to maintain and increase efficiency and production. While employee training has always been vital, in times of social distancing, it seems to escalate. Many manufacturers have added to or changed their product lines to assist in the “war” against the coronavirus pandemic and training has become a top priority. For successful training, effective communication is a must.

Sensear’s SmartGroup products are an industry-leading solution for companies that carry out plant tours and training in noisy environments. The tour guide (teacher) and participants (students) will benefit from short-range: headset-to-headset communication up to 100 feet as well as protecting their hearing at the same time. This is achieved through Sensear’s SENS^® Technology which enhances speech and suppresses background noise so users can communicate safely and effectively in noisy environments.

Sensear SmartGroup is the next generation of plant tour headsets. There are two configurations for SmartGroup: 1) Leader and Students Both Talk and 2) Leaders Talk – Students Listen Only.

Leaders and Students Both Talk features:

Leader and student headsets, clear transmit audio communication up to 120 dB(A) noise levels with a noise-canceling boom mic.
All headsets allow talking to one another face-to-face in noisy environments up to 95 dB(A), No need to remove your headset or move to a quiet area
Leader headset-to-student headset communication (Up to 50m / 150ft range) via short-range
Up to 27 dB(A) NRR (noise reduction rating) - Protects against all types of noise
Remain aware of surrounding noises & hazards with SENS^® Technology
Rechargeable battery (24-hour life, 5-hour charge time from totally flat to full)
Durable and lightweight design
Maximum ‘in-ear’ noise exposure of 82 dB(A) with built-in volume limiter
SmartGroup is a completely customizable solution to meet your needs
Two-way radio and cell phone communication options are available
Connects to existing two-way radio systems
USB for programming allows simple configuration of the headset and software updates
Configure your headsets with the programming tablet
Available in headband, behind-the-neck, and helmet styles

Leaders Talk – Students Listen-Only features:

Leader headsets clearly transmit audio communication up to 120 dB(A) noise levels with a noise-canceling boom mic.
Student headsets are received audio-only / listen-only (no boom)
All headsets allow talking to one another face-to-face in noisy environments up to 95 dB(A), No need to remove your headset or move to a quiet area
Leader headset-to-student headset communication (Up to 50m / 150ft range) via short-range
Up to 27 dB(A) NRR (noise reduction rating) - Protects against all types of noise
Remain aware of surrounding noises & hazards with SENS^® Technology
Rechargeable battery (24-hour life, 5-hour charge time from totally flat to full)
Durable and lightweight design
Maximum ‘in-ear‘ noise exposure of 82 dB(A) with built-in volume limiter
SmartGroup is a completely customizable solution to meet your needs
Two-way radio and cell phone communication option available (Leader Headset Only)
Connects to existing two-way radio systems
USB for programming allows simple configuration of the headset and software updates.
Configure your headsets with the programming tablet
Available in headband, behind-the-neck, and helmet styles

SmartGroup is a completely customizable build-your-own solution to meet your needs: Select the number of Leader headsets and the number of Student headsets, it’s also highly recommended to purchase a programming tablet for further customization capabilities.

Is social distancing hurting the essential communication between the team members at your work facility? Learn more about Sensear’s short-range, social-distancing headsets.