AttenuatEar SC1

£114.00

Our AttenuatEar SC1 product combines hearing protection (23dB or 29dB SNR) with clear audio communication in demanding working environments.

Designed for professionals who rely on two-way radio communications, it provides a secure, comfortable fit for extended wear while helping protect your hearing from hazardous noise.

This option provides hearing protection in both ears with the choice of audio into your left or right ear only.

This is the perfect alternative to generic coil tubing earpieces for those seeking increased hearing protection and comfort.

Why you'll love it

Custom-made for all-day comfort – Individually moulded from your ear impressions for a secure and comfortable fit throughout long shifts
Protect your hearing without losing communication – Combines hearing protection with clear audio. Supplied with a universal connector for 2-way radio coil tubing earpieces
Built for professional environments – Suitable for emergency services, security teams and TV & film production crews
Reliable, low-profile design – Comfortable to wear alongside helmets, headsets, eyewear and other personal protective equipment

Delivery & Lead Time

Our standard lead time is approximately 3 weeks from receipt of your ear impressions, but this can be up to 4 weeks during very busy periods.

We also offer a 4 working day express turnaround for an additional £50, if you need your order urgently. This is 4 working days from receipt of your ear impressions to despatch of your order.

We use a next day tracked Royal Mail service for all U.K orders except for some accessories which are sent using Royal Mail 48.

International orders are posted via courier. If you have any specific requests regarding the courier company you’d like us to use, please contact us.
Adjustments & Returns

If you receive your earplugs and are unhappy with the fit or comfort, simply let us know within 30 days of receiving your order and we can make the necessary adjustments free of charge.

If we are unable to rectify the issue after 2 adjustments, we can manufacture a new set of earplugs free of charge, if you supply a new set of ear impressions.

We unfortunately do not offer refunds as all our products are completely bespoke.
Ear Impressions & Ordering Process

If you require ear impressions, simply select ‘arrange an appointment for me’ when ordering above.

Once you have placed an order with us our team will be in touch to organise your ear impression appointment at one of our impression taking partners.

We have over 300 UK ear impression taking locations across the UK (£30 to £50) or you can visit us at our offices in Petts Wood, Kent (£30) or at one of our events.

We can now also offer a home visit service (£50) upon special request. This may be helpful if you are looking for swimming earplugs for your children, as lots of audiology clinics do not offer impressions for those aged 18 or under.

The Ultimate Ear AttenuatEar SC1 is a custom-made communication earpiece designed for professionals who need to stay connected while protecting their hearing in demanding working environments. Suitable for emergency services, security personnel and TV & film production crews, the SC1 combines clear radio communications with effective hearing protection in a comfortable, bespoke solution.

Each set is individually manufactured from impressions of your ears, providing a secure, low-profile fit that's comfortable enough for extended shifts. The custom fit also helps ensure consistent performance and can be worn comfortably alongside helmets, safety eyewear and other personal protective equipment.

The SC1 features an acoustic coil tube connected to a single earpiece, with the option to choose either a left or right configuration to suit your preference. A detachable lanyard connects both custom earpieces, helping keep them secure and readily accessible throughout the working day.

Both earpieces are fitted with an acoustic filter (choice of 23dB or 29dB), helping reduce exposure to hazardous noise while still allowing face-to-face conversations and important environmental sounds to be heard clearly. This means you can communicate naturally with colleagues without having to remove your hearing protection, improving both convenience and safety in busy operational environments.

Designed for use with compatible two-way radio systems, the acoustic tube discreetly delivers incoming communications to one ear while both filtered earpieces continue to provide hearing protection and situational awareness. Whether you're coordinating an incident, managing security operations or working behind the scenes on a live production, the SC1 helps you stay connected without compromising hearing protection.

Reusable, durable and custom-made for your ears, the AttenuatEar SC1 is a professional communication solution built for organisations and individuals who rely on clear communications, long-lasting comfort and dependable hearing protection every day.

Attenuation: Choice of 23dB or 29dB (SNR)
Material: 40 Shore medical grade silicone
Custom fit
Choice of listening ear (left or right)
Fully hygienic and cleanable
Indicated right and left
1 year guarantee
5 year lifespan

Custom earplugs
Coil tubing connector
Detachable lanyard
Storage pouch
Physical ear impressions if taken by a third party audiologist (digital copy retained by Ultimate)
Cleaning tool
Comfort cream
Fitting and maintenance guide
2x Cleaning wipes

23 SNR

Frequency (Hz)	63	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	8000
Mean Attenuation (dB)	6.7	11.9	15.2	20.5	24.9	32.1	38.2	35.9
Standard Deviation (dB)	2	3.2	4.9	3.6	3.9	3.9	4	6
Assumed Protection (dB)	4.7	8.7	10.3	16.9	21	28.2	34.2	29.9
Summary	SNR	H	M	L
Value (dB)	23	28	20	14

29 SNR

Frequency (Hz)	63	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	8000
Mean Attenuation (dB)	26.3	26.3	28.8	29.3	28.1	33.6	39.8	37.5
Standard Deviation (dB)	6.2	5.2	4.1	4.6	3	5.4	7.5	6.3
Assumed Protection (dB)	20.1	21.1	24.7	24.7	25.1	28.2	32.3	31.2
Summary	SNR	H	M	L
Nominal Value (dB)	29	29	26	25

How does the process work with ordering and obtaining ear impressions?

You can place an order online, over the phone (by calling us on 01689 876885) or by visiting us at one of the events which we attend.

If you are placing an order online and you do not have ear impressions already, simply select ‘arrange an appointment for me’ under the ear impressions option.

Our team will then be in touch to organise an ear impression appointment for you at one of our 300+ partner ear impression taking locations (additional cost of approximately £40 payable directly to the audiologist).

If you already ordered from us previously (since the start of January 2022) we will have your ear impressions on file (digital copy) and there is no need to post your physical impressions back into us. Simply select ‘I already have ear impressions’ when ordering online and we will match your order details to your existing ear impressions (via your name and email/phone number) which we have on file.

What is the lifespan of your earplugs?

We recommend replacing all of our earplugs with new impressions every 5 years due to the human ear growing and changing shape within this timeframe.

Our SoundEar range is fully serviceable and repairable so if any components fail within this timeframe we can offer a repair service.

The whole process was easy and will be happy to use these guys again in the future

These were the first pair of custom fitted ear plugs I had purchased and the guys here were very helpful in explaining the process and getting everything arranged for the impressions to be taken. I purchased the AttenuatEar SC1 set for working at events and needing radio communications along with ear protection in the other ear at some events. The team were able to tweak the ear defender side of the set by adding an extra channel in the non radio side so that I could still hear everything around me but it still giving the required ear protection. The whole process was easy and will be happy to use these guys again in the future.

— Ashley Howell

How the Ultimate process works

Start your order

Place your order

Choose your Ultimate product and place your order online or by phone. If you need impressions, select 'arrange an appointment for me'. If you already have valid impressions, choose 'I have ear impressions'.

Ear impressions

After purchase, we'll help arrange your ear impressions with one of our UK audiology partners or at our Kent headquarters if required.

Send them in

Post your impressions to our manufacturing HQ in Kent with your order number and contact details. If you have ordered from us previously we will have your digital impressions on file already.

Manufacturing

We manufacture and dispatch most orders within 3 weeks, with an optional 4-day express turnaround available for an additional £50.

Ordering for a business or group?

We offer a site visit service (for the ear impressions) and bulk order discounts for businesses or groups.

AttenuatEar SC1

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