All items tagged with active noise cancellation (308)
Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature
June 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature

Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A Corporation have announced a new "Smart Mute" feature for the Rayz and Rayz Plus Lightning earphones, along with new Rayz Plus colors - Black and Rose Gold - which are available exclusively at Apple.com and at Apple Retail stores worldwide. Rayz Plus are the first and only Lightning earphones - so far - with an inline charging node that allows users to charge the iPhone and listen to music or talk at the same time.
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Jabra Designs Evolve 75 Wireless Headset for Modern Office Use
May 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Designs Evolve 75 Wireless Headset for Modern Office Use

With the headphone and personal audio industry booming, there is a growing opportunity for solutions that are also adapted to modern working environments. Designed to support concentration in the open office, the Jabra Evolve 75 manages office sounds and interruptions with a unique combination of features including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an integrated "do not disturb" busylight.
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SAR Insight & Consulting Publishes The Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Market Report
April 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SAR Insight & Consulting Publishes The Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Market Report

According to the latest report from SAR Insight & Consulting, strong growth is expected for all voice software, driven by its inclusion in increasing numbers of voice-enabled devices and by the increased use of digital assistants. “SAR has repeatedly discussed the scale and opportunity of the voice tech market,” says Peter Cooney, principal analyst at SAR. “Voice will be the main interface technology for many devices and the opportunities for hardware and software vendors will be huge.”
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New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free
March 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free

ams announced the launch of a technology which enables noise-cancelling headsets with a four-pole 3.5mm jack to operate for the first time without a dedicated battery power supply. The new Accessory Communication Interface (ACI), invented by ams, uses a single wire to carry power and bidirectional data as well as digital audio signals, enabling small form factor noise cancellation headsets while offering the flexibility to include sensors, LEDs and displays.
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QuietOn Promotes Simple Active Noise Cancelling Earplugs
February 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

QuietOn Promotes Simple Active Noise Cancelling Earplugs

Reduce noise, sleep better and improve work ergonomics are benefits promoted by QuietOn, a new company based in Oulu, Finland, and one of the companies we have met at the CES 2017 Eureka Park, in Las Vegas. QuietOn earplugs are small and have no wires, combining active noise cancellation and acoustic noise attenuation to reduce low frequency "bass" noises, which are not addressed by normal earplugs.
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Blue Expands Premium Headphone Lineup with Three New Innovative Designs
January 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Expands Premium Headphone Lineup with Three New Innovative Designs

Blue Microphones announced three new headphones at CES 2017. New models include Ella, a premium planar magnetic headphone, and Sadie, a next-generation high-fidelity headphone, both featuring custom, built-in audiophile amps, and a more refined design. On the wireless camp, Blue also introduced the Satellite, the brand's first wireless headphone with a built-in audiophile amp and dedicated noise-cancelling drivers.
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HEAD acoustics Presents 3PASS Background Noise Simulation System at AISE 2017
January 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Presents 3PASS Background Noise Simulation System at AISE 2017

HEAD acoustics introduced its new 3PASS Accurate Background Noise simulation solution to measure the true performance of noise suppression algorithms in voice-controlled speakers, multi-microphone handheld communication devices, headsets with Active Noise Cancellation, etc. The system allows manufacturers to record and playback any sound field that is representative of typical use cases, and gauge how well their products perform in real world conditions.
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ams Expands its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Technology Portfolio with Incus Laboratories Acquisition
December 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ams Expands its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Technology Portfolio with Incus Laboratories Acquisition

ams is closing out the year with another acquisition to boost its leadership in audio sensors and active noise cancellation (ANC). The company will acquire Incus Laboratories Ltd, a UK-based privately-held provider of intellectual property (IP) for digital active noise cancellation in headphones and earphones. Incus’ design tool suite and acoustic characterization technology, allows ams to offer easier OEM implementations.
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Libratone Unveils Q Adapt On-Ear Wireless Headphones Featuring CityMix Adjustable Noise Cancellation
November 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Libratone Unveils Q Adapt On-Ear Wireless Headphones Featuring CityMix Adjustable Noise Cancellation

Libratone introduced the newest addition to its family of lifestyle products: The Q Adapt On-Ear wireless headphones. Featuring the new CityMix technology, with four adjustable noise cancellation levels, the Q Adapt gives users complete control over how much external noise they choose to let in, delivered in a lightweight, ergonomic design. The lightweight Q Adapt On-Ear Bluetooth headphones feature four built-in microphones, and 20-plus hours of wireless power.
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New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200
October 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200

Bluetooth headphones are such a competitive segment that even the leading brands are forced to constantly update their designs and product catalogue. An interesting example comes from Plantronics, which has been expanding from business-oriented wireless solutions into the lifestyle consumer space. With its new BackBeat PRO 2 wireless over-the-ear headphones, Plantronics shows that is possible to improve, while making even more affordable products.
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