Sennheiser unveils AMBEO Smart Headset at Rs.19,990
Sennheiser has announced the launch of the AMBEO Smart Headset – intuitive, compact, and mobile 3D sound recording headset priced at Rs.19,990. Aimed at igniting the nascent Virtual Reality audio space in the country, the new AMBEO Headset is an ideal new tool for the millennials, new-age vloggers and other content creators. Its earpieces are fitted with Omni-directional microphones that capture the sounds in the environment as it is enabling the content creators to dazzle their audience with audio just as immersive as their pictures. To top it all, the resulting 3D recordings can be enjoyed through any pair of stereo headphones and make users feel like they are there listening live. Using Apogee’s proprietary PureDigital technology, the AMBEO Smart Headset integrates seamlessly with Apple iOS devices – and delivers high-quality Sennheiser sound.
Commenting on the launch, Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser India, said, “From Hollywood to Smart games, virtual reality is becoming a norm for not just the entertainment industry but also the new-age content creators. It has given rise to the era of 360-degree videos, which immerse you into the recording and truly make you feel a part of it. Beyond the video though, the audio side of the equation is just as important, and 360-degree sound recording is a growing trend for this reason. With Sennheiser focusing on providing the best and futuristic audio solutions to its consumer, AMBEO is Sennheiser’s program and trademark for 3D audio. For us, AMBEO is the umbrella for different types of immersive audio configurations. And that is from the recording side, to the processing side, to the playback side. We believe that SMART puts your eyes in another world; Sennheiser AMBEO brings your ears along.”
He added, “We are very thrilled to have launched the AMBEO Smart Headset in India. The new headset will be able to create an illusion of sound that will leave the consumer in awe. With our AMBEO Smart Headset, we have surely set our sight to revolutionize the Virtual-Reality audio space in India.”
According to the company, owners of iOS devices can produce videos with a high-quality 3D audio track just by wearing a headset. To achieve that, the microphones are positioned to pick up the sound just like user’s ears would. With the Smart Slider, users can adjust the mic sensitivity to normal or loud, i.e. concert, environments. This results in a stunningly three-dimensional and immersive sound experience, which can be enjoyed with any headphones on any stereo-capable device, allowing the listeners to experience audio as if they were actually there.
Featuring Apogee’s proprietary Soft Limit and mic preamp, plus precisely tuned A/D and D/A conversion, and an Apple MFi-certified Lightning connector, the headset integrates seamlessly with all compatible Apple iOS devices. Sennheiser is also working on a version for Android which will be available at a later date.
The earpieces of the AMBEO Smart Headset possess a unique feature called the Situational Awareness. Using the rocker switch, users can either make the outside noise fade into their personal program, which lets them stay safe when they are on the street, or they can deploy the active noise cancellation, blocking out acoustic environment to chill and enjoy their music undisturbed. Situational Awareness also works when users are recording or making a call and can, of course, also be turned off.
Aside from its unique 3D audio recording capabilities, the AMBEO Smart Headset is also a high-quality pair of in-ear headphones. An additional built-in microphone lets users take calls and operate voice control on iOS device.
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