Many audio innovations at CES

- CES, the world's largest gadget trade show Wednesday in Las Vegas opens its doors, also offers much in audio innovation. Virtual reality makes different demands on the sound. That must come from all sides. The headphone also revamps. This will bring a taste of what CES.

360 degree audio

It was inevitable. After 360 degree video is now also 360 degree audio. This increases the entertainment value of, for example, virtual reality eyewear. The user of such data glasses not only see the images rotate his head, but also the sound. For example, you can hear people talking in a crowd quickly than the sound must come from exactly the direction you have moved your ears. Also in footsteps this is important. When virtual reality videos namely must also adapt the sound effect will be realistic. Stereo sound reaches deficit.
Arkamys has developed software that provides 360 degree audio to video frames that are suitable for 360 films. Also in auto systems that warn the driver of risk, you should be able to hear exactly the direction from which the danger.
 

Pajamas for the ears

Acoustic Sheep Trail Phones Harmony has developed a pajama for the ears. This wireless Bluetooth headphone has a soft flexible headband flexibility through the cushion. Built-in sensors that are recognize your sleep patterns on the basis of the head movements. In combination with an app on your smartphone Harmony to adapt the sound to the depth of your sleep.
 

Bracelet

Earplugs quickly become lost. Ashley Chloe earpieces designed that can be stored in a bracelet, complete with the cable that connects the two. With the Helix Cuff have these accessories always at hand and you do not have to look in a pocket or pouch.
 

Quiet call

It can be very difficult to make yourself understood in dance festivals or at a train station. Orfeo has developed a Bluetooth earpiece that solves this problem. To this end, the microphone is placed inside the earphones. This captures voice that goes through the tube of Eustace. All other sound is blocked. In normal Bluetooth headphones microphone also captures all kinds of noises on.
 

Ambient noise

Headphone users sometimes forget the world around them. They stop responding when there is a knock on the door, enters a phone call or ask someone attention. Sundae Electronics has an accessory for headset users who warns you about outside noises above a preset sound level. Sound Brake can be used with any headphone or audio player.