Sennheiser has created what it says is the world’s first intuitive, compact and mobile binaural recording headset.
First showcased at the CES 2017, the Ambeo Smart Headset captures immersive 3D audio with “mobile device simplicity”.
The firm has partnered with Apogee on the project. The headset has two omni-directional microphones integrated in the ear pieces that work alongside a premium A/D converter, mic preamp and SoftLimit from Apogee. The two microphones capture the differences in timing, volume and timbre that occur as sounds from different directions reach each ear.
“With this new headset you can use your iOS device’s camera to record, experience and relive the same balance of three dimensional sound and 180° visual perspective that we as human beings are accustomed to in our perception of the world,” explained Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, co-CEO Sennheiser. “Sound is crucial to how we understand the space around us, and the Ambeo Smart Headset lets you record this sense of depth, detail and realism.”
Daniel Sennheiser, co-CEO Sennheiser, adds: “Together the Ambeo Smart Headset and your mobile device can become powerful creative tools for capturing your world in an entirely new way.”
“The first time you put on headphones and hear a video made with the Ambeo Smart Headset you will be amazed,” says Betty Bennett, Apogee co-founder and CEO. “It adds an entirely new dimension to watching videos and memories captured on your iPhone,” she continues. “The Ambeo Smart Headset is truly special because it offers the best of what Sennheiser and Apogee have achieved together making products for audio recording professionals in an effortless and transformative product everyone will love.”
The headset will be available for Apple iOS devices featuring a Lightning connector. A version for Android devices is planned for release later this year.
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