All items tagged with assistive listening (23)

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.

AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications

August 26, 2019 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications

The AES is set to hold its second International Headphone Technology Conference, August 27–29 at the Golden Gate Club, Presidio, San Francisco, CA, offering three days of presentations, sessions, demonstrations, and more, all dedicated to headphone technology. Mobile Spatial Audio, Individualization, Assistive Listening and Audio for Augmented Reality offer new areas of study and innovation for this year’s conference.

AES 2019 International Conference on Headphone Technology, San Francisco

March 11, 2019 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES 2019 International Conference on Headphone Technology, San Francisco

The Audio Engineering Society announced its second AES International Conference on Headphone Technology which will be held on August 27–29, 2019 in San Francisco, CA, USA. The conference will focus mainly on Mobile Spatial Audio, Individualization, Assistive Listening and Audio for Augmented Reality. Anyone doing research in the field is invited to participate. Remember also, attendance is limited, so register asap.

Sennheiser Introduces Complete Digital Wireless Solutions for Work and Lecture Activities

February 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces Complete Digital Wireless Solutions for Work and Lecture Activities

Sennheiser Education Solutions is the audio specialist’s portfolio for the education sector. For Sennheiser, this is not new territory, since numerous universities and colleges have already been equipped with Sennheiser products. But in the age of digital transformation, the education system is also subject to constant change, and students, colleges and universities must constantly adapt to this change. Focused on these users’ evolving needs, Sennheiser introduced a portfolio that is perfectly customized for educational institutions.

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