Over the past half-century, technology has improved virtually every aspect of human life. However during this period, not much has changed in the world of industrial hearing protection, with most workers using passive earplugs or earmuffs. Now there's a new innovation in hearing protection that employs active noise reduction. The NoiseBuster® Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Earmuff provides more complete protection from a wider range of noise frequencies, particularly low-frequency noise generated by engines, motors and fans that is prevalent in many industrial settings. The passive component of the NoiseBuster ANR Earmuff has a very competitive Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 26dB and the ANR component provides as much as 20dB of added noise reduction within the low-frequency bandwidth of 20-800 Hz. The earmuff is priced at $149. The NoiseBuster's audio input feature makes it an excellent choice for do-it-yourself users of lawnmowers and power tools who want to listen to music, as well as for motor sports fans when used in conjunction with scanners (devices that allow fans to hear the radio communications of race car drivers and pit crews). For audio to be heard in the presence of noise it must be overamplified above the noise, thereby creating a possible hearing hazard. The NoiseBuster ANR Earmuff cancels background noise so that music can be enjoyed at safer volume levels. The product delivers excellent audio quality, comparable to that of higher-priced, noise canceling audio headphones currently on the market. The NoiseBuster ANR Earmuff is powered with a single AA battery that provides 65 hours of use. The unit is resistant to water, moisture, contaminants, mechanical shock and vibration. The product features soft, pliable ear cushions and an adjustable headband. The unit is warrantied for six months. 217 Westport Road, Wilton, CT 06897 ph. 203-210-7230, fx. 203-210-7229, www.noisebuster.net