Plantronics Unveils First Wireless StereoHeadset with Active Noise Cancellation

Plantronicsunveiled Voyager Focus UC, a wireless Bluetooth® stereo headset with active noise-cancellation technology designedto reduce noise and distraction in open, collaborative and remote workspaces.A premium product for unified communications (UC) and multimedia applications, Voyager Focus UC was designed for enterprise workers in an open office or other loud environments, who want to eliminate background noise on calls or during focus time. The headset provides all day comfort and includes intuitive smart sensor technology, audio alerts, and wideband audio and hi-fi stereo sound for an outstanding calling/music experience, the company said in a press release.

“We tried to think of every collaboration challenge and built a solution that solves for them. We created a premium design that will convey confidence and competence during a video call. We’ve used sensors and context to adapt the user experience to the wearing style and state so it just works as expected.” said Bobby Joseph,Senior Country Director, Plantronics India and Middle East. “But our real innovation is in the audio performance. We adapted our best-of-breed microphone technology with improved algorithms to ensure clarity of the user’s voice, while suppressing background noises and tuning the audio listening profile to ensure that your favorite playlist sounds dynamic and impressive.”

Highlights of the new Voyager Focus UC include:

• Extended Bluetooth range: Class 1 Bluetooth with adaptive power delivers up to 45 meters of wireless range while preserving battery life.

• Dynamic Mute Alert technology –senses speech and then alerts that the mute function is still active. Additionally, the headset will automatically mute when a user takes it off and unmute when it’s put back on.

• Comfort and durability: Leatherette ear cushions wrapped around pillow-soft memory foam deliver all-day comfort, while a cushioned metal headband provides durability and helps maintain a comfortable, secure fit.

• On-board sensors: On-board sensors create an intuitive and “smart” user experience. Examples include answering a call by simply putting the headset on and pausing mobile audio when the headset is taken off and restarting it when replaced.