Hearing protection often goes through the same incremental improvement process that firearms gear and ammunition do. Safariland’s Liberator HP line of over-the-ear hearing protection has been some of the best in the business in terms of overall value for performance, but they recently announced that they’ve made some significant improvements to the line including a customer-demanded onboard rechargeable battery. These new models, the Liberator HP-R, are available now and feature more than just a rechargeable battery.

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Rechargeable Protection – Safariland Reengineers the Liberator HP Line

The engineering behind the Liberator HP-R provides extended usage between charges, supplemented by a quick and effortless recharge. Utilizing a standard USB-C port with the included charging cable, the Liberator HP-R’s powerful battery provides more than enough energy to keep the Liberator HP-R in action all week. The headset offers high protection in all environments and industry-leading sound localization for maximum situational awareness and sound detection. Providing exceptional electronic hearing protection without the need to replace batteries, the Liberator HP-R is the only premium hearing protection to offer this state-of-the-art rechargeable system.

Key features of the Liberator HP-R include:

• 3 Distinct Hearing Protection Modes
• Advanced Auto Shut-off Technology
• Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in the USA
• First of ts kind multi-mode adjustability providing Active Noise Reduction (ANR) and Active Noise Cancellation simultaneously
• IP-68 Waterproof Design
• Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 26dB
• Slim Earcup Design Layered with Sound Barrier Technology
• Up to 80 hours of Operation

The re-engineered Liberator line features improved audio frequency responses to provide the most authentic sound reproduction, enhanced audio volume, and Active Noise Cancelling performance. Military, law enforcement, and shooting enthusiasts can now rely on these headsets for more efficient operation and lead times.

The new Liberator HP-Rs are available now in 4 colors (Black, FDE, Black Multicam, and OD Green) and pricing is $369.98 for either the Over the Head or Behind the Head suspension. For more information, you can visit http://sfarailand.com/.

Reliable communication systems and audio protection are essential, and Liberators have served as an exceptional hearing protection and communication choice for security forces, SWAT teams, and everyday range shooters for years,” said James Imhoff, VP & GM of Diversified Products for Safariland. “We’re excited to showcase significant improvements to the Liberator line that enhance audio frequency, expand the system modes, and more. We’ve also added a highly requested rechargeable version of the Liberator HP with a focus on meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

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