Hamilton Buhl has released the HygenX UVC Automatic Headphone Sanitizer for schools, libraries, museums, and other facilities that use shared headphones. The equipment can be wall-mounted or supplied in a hand-carry case with a built-in racking system that holds up to eight large or 16 regular headphones at one time. Four UVC lamps with reflective panels sanitize the headphones, killing 99% of harmful pathogens. The sanitizing cycle cannot begin until the case is closed and the electromagnetic locks automatically engage. The process is completed in 1–2 minutes, allowing quick and safe exchange of headsets between users.
