# Earphone Connection

> Earphone Connection (EPC) is a Santa Clarita, California manufacturer of two-way radio earpieces, lapel microphones and covert surveillance kits built for police, security and government users. Founded in 1997 by former reality-TV cameraman Ruben Scheimberg, the roughly 14-person company designs tactical communication gear around a single obsession: what an officer actually feels in the ear after a 12-hour shift. It sells direct and through dealers, and has spent 25-plus years introducing firsts - the first wireless push-to-talk microphone, the first quick-release cables and the first ambidextrous ear tip.

- **Founded:** 1997
- **Headquarters:** Santa Clarita, California, United States
- **Founders:** Ruben Scheimberg (Founder & President)
- **Team size:** ~14 employees
- **Products:** Hawk EC Lapel Microphone, Fin Ultra Ambi Ear Tip, Micro Sound / Tubeless Earpieces, INTERCEPTOR Bluetooth Speaker Microphone, Air Pro Wireless Kit
- **Notable:** Introduced the first wireless microphone with push-to-talk in the two-way radio accessory market, Introduced the first quick-release cables for surveillance kits, Developed the first ambidextrous ear tip (Fin Ultra Ambi)

## Products & services

- **Hawk EC Lapel Microphone** — The company's signature best seller - a compact, whisper-sensitive uni-directional lapel microphone paired with a clear acoustic tube earpiece and comfortable ear tip.
- **Fin Ultra Ambi Ear Tip** — Patented soft-silicone ear tip billed as the first ambidextrous (one tip fits either ear) design; open shape allows ambient sound in for situational awareness.
- **Micro Sound / Tubeless Earpieces** — A line that removes the traditional acoustic tube - putting a tiny speaker driver into the Fin Ultra tip - to eliminate moisture and buildup inside the tube.
- **INTERCEPTOR Bluetooth Speaker Microphone** — Wireless speaker microphone with two push-to-talk buttons and a simultaneous listen feature.
- **Air Pro Wireless Kit** — A wireless PTT kit that pairs with common true-wireless earbuds such as Apple AirPods, Beats and AfterShokz for a personalized covert setup.
- **Surveillance Kits (Cougar, Black Diamond Tactical)** — 1-, 2- and 3-wire covert surveillance kits with quick-release / Easy-Connect cables, compatible with Motorola, Kenwood, Icom and other radios.
- **Fox Listen-Only Earpiece & Ghost Earmold** — Discreet listen-only earpieces and custom-fit soft rubber earmolds for security and hospitality users.
- **Audio Armor** — Hearing-protection headset with Bluetooth connectivity that lets users hear the radio while protecting against damaging noise.
- **Phoenix Drone Kit** — A communications accessory kit aimed at drone / UAS operators, added to the lineup in late 2025.

## Achievements

- Introduced the first wireless microphone with push-to-talk in the two-way radio accessory market
- Introduced the first quick-release cables for surveillance kits
- Developed the first ambidextrous ear tip (Fin Ultra Ambi)
- Pioneered a tubeless earpiece to eliminate moisture and buildup in acoustic tubes
- Received an industry award in the area of wireless communications (Law Officer)
- 25-plus years serving law enforcement from a single Santa Clarita facility

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Added the Phoenix Drone Kit to its lineup, extending its communication accessories toward drone/UAS operators.
- **2023-06** — Launched the Whisper covert listen-only earpiece.
- **2020-06** — Released the Air Pro Wireless Kit, letting users pair mainstream true-wireless earbuds (AirPods, Beats, AfterShokz) with a two-way radio.

## Links

- Website: https://earphoneconnect.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/earphone-connection
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EarphoneConnect
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarphoneConnection/

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Last updated: 2026-08-21