Last Update 12/16//02
Silver Creek Industries
Silver Creek Industries Bionic Ear
Bionic
Ear Specifications:
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Sound Level Gain: Increase sound by up to 30 decibels using an omni-directional microphone, a solid-state amplifier.
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Power Source: 9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
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Color: Available in black only.
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Sound Level Cutoff: momentarily shuts off when the amplified sound reaches 95 decibels.
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Range: sounds are easily picked up at 100 yards.
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Warranty: products carry a one-year warranty on parts and labor as long as they have not been tampered with. After the first year, or if something has happened during the first year which voids the warranty, they will still do repairs for you. Maximum charge is $50.00.
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Frequency Level: 15 db - 93 db.
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Weight: 13.6 oz, with optional Bionic Booster parabolic dish add 14.4 oz.
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Stereo Sound: No (mono).
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Volume Controls: Individual for Each Ear.
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Tape Output: Yes - Mono.
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Gain Compression: Normal = 10 mA, Full = 33 mA.
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Input Impedance: 290.3 ohms.
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Accessories: Bionic Booster (parabolic dish).
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Ear Cushions: Foam-filled.
Field Reports
5/2/00 - I've used the Bionic Ear with the Bionic Booster parabolic dish the past years while turkey and bear hunting. These are a big help to roost birds that you don't want to walk in on and spook. You can sit back on the ridge across from the roost area and hear the turkeys fly up. They are large and cumbersome to pack around, but I usually just have my binos and camera with me to roost with and I just carry the Bionic Ear in my hand. The one drawback is that they work too good sometimes. You need a fairly quiet woods to hear well with them. If the wind is howling or there are other noises in the background, it does get hard to pick up the animal sounds you are listening for. I have also used them to listen for bears on hillsides while they turn over logs looking for bugs. Bears tend to make quite a racket doing their foraging, and you can pick up the sound at a good distance. I haven't tried them yet to listen for bugling elk, but I'm sure they would help in that area too. The Bionic Booster parabolic dish does give you a sense of direction, by moving the dish back and forth you can determine which direction the sound is coming from. One and a half ears up on this product. - Jesse.
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Best Price: $79.99 for the Bionic Ear, $39.99 for the Binoic Ear Booster at Bass Pro.
Ordering Information 1-800-533-3277, Outside the USA, Call 920-684-1225, E-Mail: sound@silvercreekindustries.com
Manufacturer Point of Contact: Silver Creek .... Makers of the Bionic Ear & Bionic Booster ®, Action Ear Sport ®, Bionic Ear Scout ® and Mach I ® .
Silver Creek Industries CommandEar
CommandEar
Specifications:
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Sound Level Gain: Increase sound by up to 40 decibels.
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Power Source: 2 "AAA" alkaline batteries (not included).
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Battery Life: 100 hours.
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Color: Available in black or Forest Green.
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Sound Level Cutoff: 2 Power Settings to protect you from loud sounds: LMT = loud sounds are heard at 70 decibels while soft sounds are continuously being amplified so every sound is heard. MAX = an automatic shut-off circuit shuts off sounds over 95 decibels.
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Range: sounds are easily picked up at 100 yards.
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Warranty: products carry a one-year warranty on parts and labor as long as they have not been tampered with. After the first year, or if something has happened during the first year which voids the warranty, they will still do repairs for you. Maximum charge is $50.00.
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Frequency Level: 15 db - 93 db.
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Weight: 7.6 ounces.
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Stereo Sound: Yes, provides 360 degree awareness of sounds' direction.
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Volume Controls: Individual for Each Ear. Balance volume control allows you to select best amplification for each ear so you can adjust for individual hearing differences
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Tape Output: Yes, stereo output so you can record what you hear on a tape recorder.
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Input: You can hook a radio to the input jack to listen while monitoring surrounding sounds.
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Gain Compression: Unknown, if you have this info please email us at
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Input Impedance: Unknown, if you have this info please email us at
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Accessories: Camo carry case.
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Mic: Windproof mic.
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3-Band Equallizer: allows you to focus on specific sounds. With a Bass, Mid-tone, and Treble you can turn down the distracting background noise and turn up those conversations, bird calls, and other high frequency sounds. The only one on the market that can be adjusted while in use.
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Ear Cushions: your choice of interchangeable miniature 2" ear cushions or sculpted air/foam full size ear cushions.
Field Reports
I use a Silvercreek Ind. Mach I , that they now call the CommandEar. It is small and unlike the Walker's Game Ear, you can hear in stereo. I have significant hearing loss (too much loud music back in my hippie days!!) and this product has made squirrel, deer, and turkey hunting much more enjoyable. Also, it is nice to hear what the neighbors at home and on the houseboat have to say about you!!! Thanks for your website once again. Homer F.
If you would like to submit your comments on this product
please email us at
Best Price: $79.99 for the CommandEar at Bass Pro $69.99 at Cabela's. Please check for current price and availibility.
Ordering Information 1-800-533-3277, Outside the USA, Call 920-684-1225, E-Mail: sound@silvercreekindustries.com
Manufacturer Point of Contact: Silver Creek .... Makers of the Bionic Ear & Bionic Booster ®, Action Ear Sport ®, Bionic Ear Scout ® and Mach I ® .
Silver Creek Industries ActionEar Sport
ActionEar
Sport Specifications:
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Sound Level Gain: Increase sound by up to 40 decibels.
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Power Source: 4 each "AAA" alkaline batteries (not included).
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Battery Life: 30 hours.
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Color: Available in Tan Camo, Dark Camo, Tan, Black.
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Sound Level Cutoff: 2 Power Settings to protect you from loud sounds: LMT = loud sounds are heard at 70 decibels while soft sounds are continuously being amplified so every sound is heard. MAX = an automatic shut-off circuit shuts off sounds over 95 decibels.
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Range: sounds are easily picked up at 100 yards.
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Warranty: products carry a one-year warranty on parts and labor as long as they have not been tampered with. After the first year, or if something has happened during the first year which voids the warranty, they will still do repairs for you. Maximum charge is $50.00.
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Frequency Level: 15 db - 93 db.
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Weight: 17.1 ounces.
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Stereo Sound: Yes, provides 360 degree awareness of sounds' direction.
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Volume Controls: Individual for Each Ear. Balance volume control allows you to select best amplification for each ear so you can adjust for individual hearing differences
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Tape Output: Yes, stereo output so you can record what you hear on a tape recorder.
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Input: You can hook a radio to the input jack to listen while monitoring surrounding sounds.
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Gain Compression: Unknown, if you have this info please email us at
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Input Impedance: Unknown, if you have this info please email us at
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Mic: Windproof mic.
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Ear Cushions: air/foam full size ear cushions.
Field Reports
I use a Silvercreek Ind. Mach I , that they now call the CommandEar. It is small and unlike the Walker's Game Ear, you can hear in stereo. I have significant hearing loss (too much loud music back in my hippie days!!) and this product has made squirrel, deer, and turkey hunting much more enjoyable. Also, it is nice to hear what the neighbors at home and on the houseboat have to say about you!!! Thanks for your website once again. Homer F.
If you would like to submit your comments on this product
please email us at
Best Price: $79.99 for the ActionEar Sport at Bass Pro, $149.99 at Cabela's. Please check for current price and availibility.
Ordering Information 1-800-533-3277, Outside the USA, Call 920-684-1225, E-Mail: sound@silvercreekindustries.com
Manufacturer Point of Contact: Silver Creek .... Makers of the Bionic Ear & Bionic Booster ®, Action Ear Sport ®, Bionic Ear Scout ® and Mach I ® .