Acoustic Hailing Device
The AA76823 Acoustic Hailing Device, also known as Long Range Acoustic Device LRAD, is a self-contained, lightweight, all weather capable, portable acoustic hailer for communicating long distances and penetrating high background noise environments. With an acoustic footprint up to 1500 meters and a narrow acoustic beam of +/-12°, the AA76823 packs a peak acoustic output of 151 dB to ensure clear and authoritative voice commands are clearly understood.
Powerful deterrent tones which enhance military and security personnel’s response capabilities are easily accessible with the built-in high frequency alert tone. This non-lethal deterrent tone can be as loud as 151 dB and is highly irritating. It can be compared to a water cannon, but with sound.
The Acoustic Hailing Device easily penetrates high background noise environments (such as airplanes, helicopters, sirens, vehicles, and boisterous crowds) to ensure unmistakable commands. Piercing alert tones are heard loudly and clearly.
Weighing only 37 pounds, the rugged, lightweight carbon fiber reinforced housing is easily transported and withstands extreme maritime and desert environments. An exceptional STI rating of 0.81 out of 1.0 combined with an extended frequency range ensures authoritative voice commands are clearly delivered to the intended target.
APPLICATIONS
- Military Security
- Small Craft and Vehicles
- Perimeter Protection
- Law Enforcement
- Crowd Control
- Fire Services
- Wildlife Management
- Maritime
- Border and Port Protection
EXAMPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS
- Hostage Negotiations
- Crowd Control
- Crisis Management
- Search and Rescue
- Issuing Felony Warrants
- Serving Warrants to Methamphetamine Labs
- Lost Child
- Mass Evacuation
- Mass Notification (e.g. sports events, natural disasters)
- Traffic Stops
- Incident Perimeter (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear)
- Humanitarian Relief
- Maritime Interdiction Operations
- Fire Rescue
OTHER PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
- Shipboard protection from pirates and terrorists (private yachts, cruise lines, commercial vessels, Navy ships)
- Perimeter/infrastructure protection for oil and gas platforms, mining operations, and chemical/nuclear/power plants
- Perimeter security for private properties of wealthy individuals
- Crowd control for public safety agencies (police, SWAT teams, etc).
- Counter sniper mission support (use the warning tone to drive suspects from buildings)
- Airborne warning and notification from helicopters to people on the ground
- Long range communication for public safety agencies (police, SWAT teams, etc).
- Commercial/government/military site security
- Port security
- Search and rescue for harbor/port police
- Coastal surveillance for harbor/port police
- Enforcement of exclusion zones by the military
- Critical infrastructure protection by the military
- Military and police psychological operations
- Military traffic and access control points
- Military interdiction operations
- Military checkpoint operations
- Military detainee operations
- Border security
- Disaster areas – effective for vocal communication at great distances
- Transmitting bird distress calls to repel targeted birds from crops, buildings, airports, and wind farms
The technology behind the Acoustic Hailing Device (Long Range Acoustic Device LRAD) was developed to support the protection and exclusion zones around U.S. Navy warships following the October 12, 2000 small-boat terrorist attack on the USS Cole off the coast of Yemen killing 17 sailors and causing $240 million in structural damage to the $1 billion ship. Acoustic Hailing Devices are currently used around the world on sea (military, private and commercial vessels), on ground (tanks, armored vehicles, military/police vehicles, structures), and in the air (helicopters).
EXAMPLES OF CURRENT USERS
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Army
- Police Departments Worldwide
- SWAT Teams
- Cruise Lines
- Private Companies
- Universities
- National Guard
ACCESSORIES
- Soft Cover, model AA76823-SC
- Transit Case, model AA76823-TC
- Battery Pack, model AA76823-BP
- Power Cord, model AA76823-PC
- Maritime Cover, model AA76823-MC
- Record/Play Microphone, model AA76900
- HyperCart, model AA76901
- MP3 Kit with Waterproof Case and Cable, model AA76902
- HS – File Player, model AA76903
- Tripod: Light Duty, model AA76904
- Tripod: Heavy Duty, model AA76905
- Trailer Hitch Mount, model AA76906
- Swing Arm Mount, model AA76907
- Ship Rail Clamp (Aluminum), model AA76908
- Ship Rail Clamp (Stainless Steel), model AA76909
- Interconnect Cable Assembly – Playback Device, model AA76910
- Microphone CB Style with Cable and Connector, model AA76911
- 3 Meter Replacement AC Power Cord, model AA76912
- 6 Meter Replacement AC Power Cord, model AA76913
- Searchlight and Installation Kit, model AA76914
- Remote Operations Controller, model AA76915
- BlueColt T3000 Flashlight, model AA76916
- Picatinny Mount for the BlueColt T3000 Flashlight, model AA76917
- 151 dB SPL peak acoustic output
- Long range: 1500 meters
- Narrow acoustic beam: +/-12°
- Wide frequency range: 300 Hz – 8 kHz, optimized for human voice
- STI 0.81 out of 1.0
- Built-in high frequency alert tone
- Internal 16 GB file player
- Built-In thermal management system to prevent thermal shutdown
