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Tangent Audio Bone-Conduction Headband
A slim headband embedded with bone-conduction transducers that deliver audio directly through the skull, leaving the ears completely unobstructed. The band is covered in moisture-wicking fabric and looks like an ordinary athletic headband. Controls are touch-sensitive pads disguised as decorative stitching.

Used by operatives who need comm audio without visible earpieces, athletes who want music without blocking environmental sound, and augmented individuals whose ear canals have been modified in ways that make traditional earbuds impractical.
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nameTangent Audio Bone-Conduction Headband
categoryheadwear
tier associationTier 3
materials
  • bone-conduction transducers
  • moisture-wicking fabric
  • touch-sensitive controls
functionalityBone-conduction audio, covert comm reception, open-ear design
what it saysYou're listening to something nobody else can hear, and your ears are still free to catch everything around you.
worn by
  • operatives
  • athletes
  • augmented individuals
manufacturerTangent Audio
price rangeΦ780
aug compatibletrue
gene compatiblefalse
story hooks
  • A dead courier's bone-conduction headband is still receiving transmissions from an encrypted channel — someone is still sending orders to a person who can no longer follow them.
related entities
  • Ringo DV-4 'Courier'
  • The Wire Taps
physical description
visual profileA minimalist athletic headband that wraps horizontally across the forehead and temples, sitting just above the eyebrows. Appears completely unremarkable—could pass as standard sports gear. The slim profile creates no visible bulk or protrusion, maintaining a clean, utilitarian aesthetic.
fitSnug but not constrictive; designed to sit flush against the skull with gentle pressure points at the temples where bone-conduction transducers make contact. Elastic stretch fabric allows adjustment for different head sizes without obvious fasteners.
primary materialTechnical moisture-wicking synthetic blend (polyester-elastane mix) with embedded ceramic piezoelectric transducers in the temple zones. Inner surface treated with antimicrobial coating.
textureSmooth, slightly textured weave on the outer surface; inner contact points have subtle raised nodules (the transducers) that are barely perceptible through the fabric layer. Overall feels soft and athletic, like premium sports gear.
color schemeCharcoal gray base with reflective accent stitching along the front band. Subtle color variations where transducers sit beneath the weave create faint circular impressions. Optional variants in black, matte silver, or deep teal.
closuresNone—slip-on elastic design. Band tension is self-adjusting through the stretch fabric; no buckles, snaps, or visible clasps.
distinctive features
  • Touch-sensitive control pads disguised as decorative stitching patterns along the outer band—activate volume, accept calls, pause
  • Bone-conduction transducers embedded at temple points, invisible under fabric
  • Internal conductive mesh for neural-link compatibility (Tier 2+ models)
  • Moisture-wicking nano-treatment reflects minimal IR signature
  • Barely-visible Tangent Audio branding stamped in matte finish on one temple
tier indicatorTier 1-2 premium tech (professional-grade models); Tier 3 accessible variant available through corpo subsidies or second-hand markets
cultural contextCorporate operatives and black-ops teams prefer these for covert communication. Street athletes and augmented individuals use them to maintain situational awareness. Signals tech-savviness and either serious professional intent or commitment to cutting-edge personal augmentation.
condition typicalUsually pristine when new; develops minor salt stains and faint compression marks on the temples with regular use. Well-maintained examples show minimal wear; heavily used units may have slightly dulled stitching or fabric pilling near the edges.
image promptClose-up fashion shot of a Tangent Audio bone-conduction headband worn by a neo-noir model with visible temple augmentation port. Headband positioned horizontally across forehead, catching cool blue neon light that highlights the reflective stitching. Dark urban rooftop backdrop with rain-slicked surfaces. Model's expression neutral and professional, one hand touching temple control pad. Shallow depth of field on the band's texture. Moody, clinical lighting. Product showcase style with hints of street operative aesthetic. --ar 2:3 --v 6
visual promptClose-up fashion shot of a Tangent Audio bone-conduction headband worn by a neo-noir model with visible temple augmentation port. Headband positioned horizontally across forehead, catching cool blue neon light that highlights the reflective stitching. Dark urban rooftop backdrop with rain-slicked surfaces. Model's expression neutral and professional, one hand touching temple control pad. Shallow depth of field on the band's texture. Moody, clinical lighting. Product showcase style with hints of street operative aesthetic. --ar 2:3 --v 6

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