All items tagged with speech intelligibility (40)

Communications: Testing and Optimizing Strategies for Conference Terminal Equipment

October 28, 2020 by Hans W. Gierlich

Communications: Testing and Optimizing Strategies for Conference Terminal Equipment

Following up on the two Communication articles published in audioXpress October 2020, Hans W. Gierlich, from HEAD acoustics GmbH, a top expert in his field, contributed this great overview article. With most company employees working from home and the trend toward decentralized organizations and remote collaborations, where webinar and conferencing services are the new way of communication, this a timely topic. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2020.

ZVOX Audio Launches AccuVoice AV157 Voice-Clarifying TV Speaker With 12 Levels of Dialogue Boost

August 24, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

ZVOX Audio Launches AccuVoice AV157 Voice-Clarifying TV Speaker With 12 Levels of Dialogue Boost

ZVOX Audio introduced a new compact speaker/soundbar that features the company's new SuperVoice dialogue clarifying technology. The AV157 uses ZVOX's patented hearing aid algorithms to make dialogue more clear – and adds SuperVoice, a new type of processing designed to reduce the level of background sound in TV programs. The Alexa ready AV157 is the latest addition to ZVOX's growing range of "hearing" products designed to help consumers who have difficulty understanding speech, setting a new standard for dialogue intelligibility.

Cooperation Between IRT and DSPECIALISTS on Continuous Loudness Adjustment

July 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Cooperation Between IRT and DSPECIALISTS on Continuous Loudness Adjustment

The Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT), the central research and development institute of the public broadcasters in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and DSPECIALISTS GmbH, a company specialized in the development and distribution of products for digital audio signal processing and measurement technology, have established a cooperation agreement focused on high-quality loudness control. DSPECIALISTS already ported the IRT loudness adjustment algorithm to its HARVEY signal processing platform.

Speech Quality in Conferencing Scenarios: Understanding All Optimization Requirements

June 25, 2020 by Hans W. Gierlich

Speech Quality in Conferencing Scenarios: Understanding All Optimization Requirements

While on the one hand, we experience the benefit of having communication possibilities anytime and anywhere and use all types of communication platforms allowing us to interact in virtual conferences without being present physically - we also experience significant variations in communication quality, especially when being involved in virtual meetings. The question is: What is communication quality and which factors distinguish good communication quality from poor communication quality?

Waves Announces New Commercial Audio Product Line with First Installation-Focused DSP Engines

June 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Announces New Commercial Audio Product Line with First Installation-Focused DSP Engines

Waves Audio, a well respected company in professional audio signal processing technologies with applications spanning from consumer audio and studio production to live sound, announced the first products in a new Waves Commercial Audio line: the Waves CA1000 and CA2000 Commercial Audio DSP Engines. Recognizing the widespread adoption of Dante audio networking technology, the first Commercial Audio products from Waves are designed to fit right in that predominant ecosystem.

Practical Test & Measurement: Objective Listening Effort Evaluation

June 3, 2020 by Hans W. Gierlich

Practical Test & Measurement: Objective Listening Effort Evaluation

This article by Hans W. Gierlich and Jan Reimes - two top experts in communication technologies from HEAD acoustics GmbH - details the expanded effort for understanding speech under noisy conditions, and addresses a new approach recently introduced by HEAD acoustics, resulting in a new model that can be used to test active noise cancellation (ANC) performance in complex scenarios where the system needs to distinguish between speech signals as part of the background noise and speech signals directed toward the users of these devices. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2020.

HEAD acoustics ABLE Automatically Assesses Perceived Listening Effort of Speech

February 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics ABLE Automatically Assesses Perceived Listening Effort of Speech

Environmental noise impairs the intelligibility of received speech signals in headphones, mobile phones, in-vehicle hands-free terminals and in-car communication systems. In order to evaluate the influence of background noise on speech signals automatically and reproducibly, HEAD acoustics has developed “ABLE” (Assessment of Binaural Listening Effort), a method to predict perceived listening effort, available as a new option for the measuring and analysis software ACQUA.

Denon Introduces DHT-S216 Full-Range Soundbar With DTS Virtual:X Advanced Virtual Surround Capability

December 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Denon Introduces DHT-S216 Full-Range Soundbar With DTS Virtual:X Advanced Virtual Surround Capability

Denon announced its first full-range low-profile soundbar with DTS Virtual:X, the DHT-S216 ($249). The slender and powerful soundbar leverages advanced psychoacoustic algorithms developed by DTS to realistically simulate a multi-channel soundtrack played on a home theater surround sound system. The DHT-S216 is easily connected to any TV and media player via 4K UHD HDMI with Audio Return Channel or Optical/Auxiliary inputs for exceptional sound clarity.

Artnovion Launches New Siena, Lyra 16.32, Altay and Tejo Acoustic Panels at CEDIA 2019

September 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Artnovion Launches New Siena, Lyra 16.32, Altay and Tejo Acoustic Panels at CEDIA 2019

During the CEDIA 2019 show, Origin Acoustics, the U.S. distributor for Artnovion, introduced new products from the acoustic treatment company, targeting both commercial, retail and residential environments. The two companies demonstrated new evolutions for the home and pro audio markets with its new Siena Panelling, Lyra 16.32 Panelling, Altay Absorber and Tejo Absorber. All new panels have a simple discreet installation system that allows for quick mounting and easy maintenance.

Auralex Introduces Improved T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles and Updated Eco-Tech Acoustical Treatment Products

August 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Auralex Introduces Improved T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles and Updated Eco-Tech Acoustical Treatment Products

Auralex Acoustics, a leading brand in acoustical treatment products, is now offering the new T-Coustic drop-tile ceiling panels that, apart from visually blocking unsightly HVAC systems, wiring, and insulation, can also meet the acoustical requirements for critical listening environments. And the Indianapolis manufacturer has also updated its range of Eco-Tech Acoustical Panels with improved fire, moisture, mold and bacterial resistance.

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