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Pilot USA PA-80D/Digital Audio Recorder Adapter for David Clark Headsets
Record cockpit intercom and ATC audio directly to your digital recorder using the Pilot USA PA-80D/Digital adapter for David Clark 10-pin panel-powered headsets. Simple, reliable, and built for flight use.
Captures clear intercom and ATC audio to external digital recorders
Designed for David Clark 10-pin panel-powered headsets (no battery)
Passive design draws power from headset panel — no extra wiring
Compact, lightweight adapter built for cockpit durability
Plug-and-play setup — ideal for CFIs, students, and content creators
Perfect for flight review, training debriefs, and synchronized video/audio
The Pilot USA PA-80D/Digital Audio Recorder Adapter is engineered to provide dependable, high-quality capture of cockpit communications from David Clark 10-pin panel-powered headsets into stand-alone digital recorders. Its passive circuitry uses the headset’s panel power, eliminating the need for onboard batteries and reducing cockpit clutter. The adapter installs inline between the headset and recorder with simple plug-and-play operation, preserving headset comfort and full intercom functionality while routing both intercom and ATC channels to your recorder. Built with aviation-grade components and a compact footprint, the PA-80D/Digital is ideal for flight instructors, students, and aviators who require accurate, time-synchronized audio for post-flight analysis, training, or content production.
Specification
Detail
Model
PA-80D/Digital
Weight
Approx. 3.6 oz (≈102 g)
Power Source
Panel-powered headset (no internal battery)
Input Connector
David Clark 10-pin (panel power)
Output Connector
Digital recorder input (3.5 mm TRS/TRRS or recorder cable as required)
Compatibility
David Clark 10-pin panel-powered headsets
Operation
Passive plug-and-play — no configuration required
Use Case
Record intercom & ATC audio for training, debriefs, and synchronized video