KIM 12

The Phonak KIM 12 is a passive impulse hearing protection solution designed for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and shooting applications. Utilizing patented acoustic filter technology, it provides immediate protection against high-level impulse noise such as gunfire and explosions while maintaining low attenuation during normal operation. This allows users to retain speech intelligibility, situational awareness, and sound localization without the need for batteries or electronic circuitry. Comfortable, reusable, and lightweight, the KIM 12 is ideal for extended tactical operations and training.

Specifications

- Passive impulse hearing protection with no batteries or electronics required. - Certified to CE (EN 352-2) and ANSI IPIL (S12.42) standards. - Protects against impulse noise up to 166 dB. - Provides up to 33 dB IPIL impulse attenuation. - Continuous noise attenuation: SNR 19 dB (EU) / NRR 12 dB (US). - Preserves speech intelligibility and situational awareness. - Medical-grade TPE ear tips for long-term wearing comfort. - Available in S, M, L, and XL sizes and fully reusable. - Ideal for military operations, law enforcement, shooting sports, hunting, and explosive environments.