Williams AV MIC 068 – Heavy-Duty Dual-Muff Interpreter Headset

Product Overview

The Williams AV MIC 068 is a heavy-duty, dual-muff headset microphone engineered for simultaneous interpretation and two-way communication in noisy environments. It connects to the Williams AV IC-2 interpreter console and the Digi-Wave DLT 300 transceiver via dual 3.5 mm stereo plugs, giving interpreters a unidirectional electret boom mic and isolating stereo earphones in one durable headset. With a 20 dB noise reduction rating and a 20 Hz – 20 kHz headphone response, it lets users monitor floor audio or relay channels clearly while keeping their transmitted voice free of background noise.

Product Description

Interpretation consoles and guided tour transceivers are only as effective as the headset connected to them. The MIC 068 was built for talker positions where ambient noise is a constant factor: interpretation booths adjacent to live event floors, industrial tour routes, and staff communication in production environments. Its dual-muff circumaural ear cups deliver a 20 dB noise reduction rating, allowing the wearer to follow program audio at moderate, fatigue-free listening levels even when the surrounding space is loud.

On the transmit side, the unidirectional electret condenser element focuses pickup on the wearer's voice and rejects off-axis room noise. The capsule presents 1 kΩ impedance with -42 dB sensitivity and accepts 2–10 VDC bias from the host device. The 35 Ω headphone drivers reproduce a full 20 Hz – 20 kHz range, important for interpreters who must catch every nuance of the source language feed. Dual 3.5 mm stereo plugs on a 39-inch cord connect directly to devices with separate microphone and headphone jacks, such as the IC-2 interpreter console and the DLT 300 transceiver. The headset weighs just 0.52 lbs with soft leatherette ear cushions for comfort across long sessions.

Note that this product is available while supplies last. For Digi-Wave 400 Series systems, specify the MIC 168, which packages this same headset with the ADP 016 y-splitter required by the DLT 400's single TRRS jack. Explore companion transceivers, consoles, and accessories in our Williams AV collection.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Construction — Built to withstand daily handling in rental inventories, interpretation booths, and industrial tour programs.
• Dual-Muff Noise Isolation — Circumaural ear cups with a 20 dB noise reduction rating keep program audio intelligible in loud venues.
• Unidirectional Electret Element — Directional pickup rejects background noise so the console or transceiver transmits a clean, focused voice signal.
• Full-Range Stereo Monitoring — 35 Ω drivers with 20 Hz – 20 kHz response let interpreters hear floor and relay feeds accurately.
• Dual 3.5 mm Stereo Plugs — Separate mic and headphone connections interface directly with the IC-2 interpreter console and DLT 300 transceiver.
• Lightweight Comfort — At 0.52 lbs with soft leatherette cushions, the headset stays comfortable through multi-hour interpretation shifts.
• CE and RoHS Compliant — Certified for commercial AV deployment with a 90-day manufacturer warranty.

Typical Applications

• Government space — interpreter positions at IC-2 consoles for courts, councils, and hearings
• House of worship — language interpretation booths serving multilingual congregations
• Conference room — simultaneous interpretation for international business meetings
• Training room — instructor communication during equipment training in noisy facilities
• Auditorium — interpretation support for conferences, assemblies, and lecture programs

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Williams AV devices does the MIC 068 connect to?

The MIC 068 is intended for the IC-2 interpreter console and the Digi-Wave DLT 300 transceiver, both of which provide separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jacks matching the headset's dual stereo plugs.

Can I use the MIC 068 with a Digi-Wave DLT 400 transceiver?

The DLT 400 uses a single TRRS headset jack, so the dual-plug MIC 068 requires the ADP 016 y-splitter. Williams AV packages that combination as the MIC 168, which is the recommended part number for DLT 400 systems.

Is this headset appropriate for noisy environments?

Yes. The dual-muff design provides a 20 dB noise reduction rating and the unidirectional element rejects ambient noise, making the MIC 068 well suited to interpretation booths near live audio and industrial tour routes.

How comfortable is it for long interpretation shifts?

The headset weighs 0.52 lbs and uses soft leatherette ear cushions, so interpreters can wear it through extended sessions without significant fatigue.

What warranty applies, and is availability limited?

The MIC 068 carries a 90-day Williams AV manufacturer warranty and is offered while supplies last. Contact Creation Networks for current stock and for help selecting the right headset for your interpretation or tour system.