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Fire Fox Technologies

Specs
Model: FF-V
Type: Individual Throat Mic System
Division: motorsports
Push to Talk: 5' Weatherproof Finger PTT
Speaker: Interchangeable 3.5mm plug with dual speakers
Contents: Single throat mic, extention, dual speaker accessory headset with optional earhooks, and 5' weatherproof Finger PTT

The new Vanquish Throat Mic is a COMPLETE upgrade from the Extreme model that it is replacing.

The Vanquish has a new generation transponder that requires only one mic for enhanced quality voice transmission.
The new extension, which comes with the Vanquish, allows the mic to fit any neck size. These improvements keep the mic secure for the best sound transmission no matter how rugged the activity.

The Vanquish comes with two small speakers with silicone tips that fit inside the ear. These speakers are so loud and are of such a design that they may be used without a helmet.
If you have some speakers you like, or have helmet speakers, just plug them into the standard audio jack build into the Vanquish.

The Vanquish comes with the coiled Waterproof PTT button that may be extend up to five feet.

Product Review

Product: - Fire Fox Vanquish Throat Mic
Test Duration: - 4 Months
Tested By: - Nathan Hill
Location: - Various
Machine: - Various
Review Date: - September 2006

Field Test:

      I have been using the Firefox Vanquish Throat Microphones for several months and I am happy with the outcome of the testing. The Vanquish replaces the Extreme and has some added features and the hardware appears to be of higher quality.

    The most important part of the success of this style of microphone is the placement on your neck. If the microphone is placed poorly, the quality of the voice is lacking, but if you get the placement dialed in, the voice quality is great.
The neck piece is adjustable, so it is pretty easy to get it to fit any neck size.

    One of the new features of this piece is that you can use your own headphones or you can plug your helmet speakers in. The junction for this is up high around the back of your neck.

    I am very impressed with the functionality of this product. I am able to hear others clearly while I am cruising down the trails with the motor blaring and others are able to hear me clearly. Wind does not affect the microphone and external noises are not heard.

    The push to talk button is on a cable that can be threaded down your sleeve and the Velcro piece holds it to your finger for easy access.

   

Bottom Line


  I recommend the Vanquish Throat Microphone for motor sports. As long as you get the placement dialed in, the microphone is very functional.

Note: These products were provided by Fire Fox Technologies
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