A clampless mounting assembly for use with a helmet for attaching an internal
headset
to one of a plurality of different types of external electronic audio communications
devices. External audio communications devices communicate with an internal headset
by way of electrical conductors inherent in a mounting post. The mounting post
is inserted through a hole in the helmet. The mounting post comprises a base on
one end and a retainer on the other end to secure the headset to the helmet, eliminating
the need for clamps or adhesives. The electrical conductors may be used in a variety
of configurations for connecting the headset to one of a plurality of different
types of audio communications devices. An external cable, connected to an external
audio communications device, is inserted into an external connector inherent in
the mounting post.