This Flagship Model features control for two VHF coms (including split mode), a TEL interface, 6-pl. IntelliVox® stereo intercom with dual music inputs, 3LMB, and all the features of the PMA-7000 and PMA-6000 panels. The PMA8000 is direct replacement for the GARMIN GMA340; making for an easy upgrade. Dual music inputs lets your passengers enjoy a DVD, while the crew listens to music, while maintaining full intercom contact.

The duplex TEL mode interfaces easily to any aircraft phone so anyone in the aircraft can talk on the flightphone, while the crew uses the VHF radios. You can also enjoy music continuously by placing music in the background and radios in the foreground. The latest version of the PMA8000 now uses an audio utility interface on the FRONT of the unit and Smart Function Keys that allow you to customize your audio panel.

The front-mounted, 2.5mm multipurpose jack allows you to easily connect a cell phone, portable music device, or feed voice announcements directly into your audio panel. New front-panel configuration controls are now available, making the PMA8000 the most flexible audio panel in the world. When used as an entertainment input, the music is directed to the crew, and PS Engineering's patented SoftMute functions normally, or, PS's "Karaoke Mode" can be activated by pressing the "Mute" button, eliminating interruptions to the music from intercom traffic.

However, if music is present at the rear connector, the PMA8000 recognizes the front jack as the advisory messages. These alert messages are not muted, and presented to the crew headphones only. The default mode for the new input jack is as an unswitched audio input, suitable for terrain or other advisory systems. Using the new "Smart Function Keys" (SFK), this mode can be switched to a music input with a simple key sequence. PS Engineering's VTS (Virtual Tech Support) is simply voice prompting with each special function selection assures that the pilot knows exactly what the new audio panel configuration is in plain English. Several other audio panel configurations are available using SFK.

The music source from the front or rear can be directed to all persons on the intercom, or the second music can be activated in crew, or, the dual inputs can be independent. This not only allows users of earlier versions such as the PMA6000M-S or GMA340 to keep the same type of music switching, but also allows the occupants to customize their music environment "on the fly." Yet another function is that the front utility jack, or rear-input music can be directed to all intercom positions regardless of the intercom mode. No audio panel from any manufacturer offers this kind of flexibility. The PMA8000 utility jack also is a convenient way to connect your cellular telephone. The 2.5 mm jack is the same size as on most cellular phones, making the connection easy. When connected to a telephone and the pilot pushes the "TEL" button on the PMA8000 anyone who is on the intercom is on the phone, taking advantage of all of the ISO, ALL and Crew Isolation intercom modes. Best of all, the pilot can receive and transmit on the VHF COM with ATC as well, for seamless integration in the cockpit.