All items tagged with assistive listening (26)

AudioTelligence Announces Orsana LE Audio Assistive Listening Device

April 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

AudioTelligence Announces Orsana LE Audio Assistive Listening Device

AudioTelligence launched Orsana, a demonstration device of an assistive listening solution to help users hear clearly in noisy environments, with hearing aids or consumer TWS earbuds. Orsana connects wirelessly to Bluetooth LE Audio enabled earbuds or hearing aids – and can be used by up to 6 people at the same time. The device is available for hearing aid and consumer electronics companies interested in implementing their own assisted listening solutions.

SoundFun to Demo MIRAI Speaker That Improves Dialogue And Makes Sound Easier for All to Hear

December 26, 2022 by Joao Martins

SoundFun to Demo MIRAI Speaker That Improves Dialogue And Makes Sound Easier for All to Hear

SoundFun, a Japanese startup focused on designing assistive listening products for seniors will present its new MIRAI curved speaker concept at CES 2023. The design uses a curved frame with an internal waveguide that generates a particular sound dispersion. The company says the MIRAI speaker makes it easier for people with hearing loss to hear critical sources such as TV dialogue. SoundFun will be part of the Japan Pavilion @Eureka Park.

Unmute the World With Auracast Broadcast Audio

August 18, 2022 by Franz Dugand

Unmute the World With Auracast Broadcast Audio

Following the publication of the full set of LE Audio specifications by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the industry is now putting together the building blocks that will enabling bringing products supporting the next generation of Bluetooth audio to market. This article explains what is needed and how to support Auracast broadcast audio, a new Bluetooth capability that enables an audio transmitter to broadcast to an unlimited number of nearby Bluetooth audio receivers.

Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Capability

June 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Capability

When the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the upcoming release of LE Audio at CES 2020, the new specification promised two major benefits: the new LC3 codec to provide higher audio quality with the same battery life, and Broadcast Audio, enabling personal and location-based Audio Sharing. Now the Bluetooth SIG announced a new consumer brand for what was previously known as Audio Sharing, now as Auracast broadcast audio.

Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts

May 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts

A new study by Juniper Research has found that hearables’ shipments will exceed 200 million units by 2024, up from 165 million in 2022; representing total growth of 30% over the next two years. The market research firm sees assistive and healthcare-focused hearables segments — typified by Nuheara’s IQbuds and Bose’s SoundControl Hearing Aids — are key to this growth; comprising 18% of hearables shipments by 2024, compared to 12% in 2021.

Listen Technologies Adds ADA Compliant Wi-Fi Assistive Listening Systems Using Recycled Samsung Smartphones

February 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Technologies Adds ADA Compliant Wi-Fi Assistive Listening Systems Using Recycled Samsung Smartphones

Listen Technologies Corporation added a new solution to its Listen Everywhere advanced wireless listening product line, which offers the lowest latency in the industry and is easy for venues to install on their existing wireless networks. The Utah-based company launched a complete two-channel Listen Everywhere assistive listening package that includes smartphone receivers using recycled Samsung phones and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Sennheiser Updates Solutions for Campus-Wide Audio Installations

August 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Updates Solutions for Campus-Wide Audio Installations

Expanding its range of SpeechLine Digital Wireless microphone series customized for speech applications, Sennheiser has announced two important updates. First is the new CHG 2N charger, meeting the requests of higher education institutions for a two-bay networkable charger. The company has also launched a major update of its Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, making remote management of Sennheiser audio devices even easier.

Lectrosonics Introduces IFBlue Value-Priced Products To Expand IFB Applications

August 12, 2021 by Joao Martins

Lectrosonics Introduces IFBlue Value-Priced Products To Expand IFB Applications

IFBlue is a new value-priced brand of professional audio technology products now being distributed worldwide by Lectrosonics. The new brand is introduced with a low-cost IFB (Interruptible Foldback) receiver pack and associated dock charging system, compatible with Lectrosonics own range of wireless audio systems. IFBlue products are designed to reach a broader range of uses in content production, live events, and even high-quality assistive listening.

Listen Technologies Acquires Wi-Fi Audio Pioneer ExXothermic

May 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Technologies Acquires Wi-Fi Audio Pioneer ExXothermic

Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 22 years, has acquired ExXothermic, a company specializing in high-quality, low-latency Wi-Fi audio technology. ExXothermic has several patents for its Wi-Fi streaming technology and has delivered thousands of Wi-Fi audio channels for use in assistive listening, fitness centers, waiting areas, hospitality, and other applications and environments around the world.

Bluetooth SIG Unveils LE Audio, the Next Generation of Bluetooth Audio

January 7, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth SIG Unveils LE Audio, the Next Generation of Bluetooth Audio

At CES 2020, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the upcoming release of LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio. Two years on the making, Bluetooth LE Audio will enhance the performance of wireless audio, add support for hearing aids, and introduce Audio Sharing, a new use case with the potential to once again change the way we experience audio and connect with the world around us as Bluetooth did when it cut the cord 20 years ago to create the wireless audio market.

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