thorrad
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From the Sensaphonice press release:
"Chicago, IL (January 19, 2006) - Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation is showing its new 3D Active Ambient in-ear monitor (IEM) system at the NAMM show in Anaheim, January 19-22, 2006. The 3D Active Ambient is the first IEM system to add full-range, natural ambient sound to the mix, taking the in-ear experience to the next level. By embedding a highly sensitive, precision-equalized microphone within each custom molded, soft gel silicone earpiece, Sensaphonics engineers have succeeded in adding the actual ambient soundfield, at unity gain and with accurate directional cues, into the monitor mix. The ambient sound picked up at the ears is routed to the compact 3D bodypack, where it is combined with the artist's monitor mix using Active Signal Processing (patent pending) for ultra-smooth frequency response and full-bandwidth dynamic range performance."
But wait there's more...
"Using an all-new hybrid driver, the 3D earpiece actually outperforms Sensaphonics' acclaimed 2X-S model while using just a single driver. A dual-driver version offers even greater headroom along with greater bass response."
Looks like a product worth watching out for. I would caution that this product is built specifically for stage performance, but it may serve a dual role as a personal listening device for us high end users. The only issue I might have with it would be the bodypack. As the PR states:
"The bodypack supplied with the 3D Active Ambient acts as both preamplifier and mixer, providing the user with full control of the ambient input level through two operating modes, easily selected at the flip of a switch. In Performance Mode, the in-ear mix is controlled normally, with ambient sound level set inside the body pack to the user's choice of levels (anywhere from "full" to "off"). In Full Ambient Mode, the on-stage sound is presented at unity gain - the equivalent of removing the earpieces from one's ears - while monitor levels are dynamically reduced to permit conversation."
Sounds like a great feature for those of us with the 2XS. I could hear what folks around me were saying when I wanted to but could just tune them out just as easily. (Dreaming of my bus ride with the noisy neighbors and my phone ringing at work...)
Oh and heres a photo!
Enjoy!
"Chicago, IL (January 19, 2006) - Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation is showing its new 3D Active Ambient in-ear monitor (IEM) system at the NAMM show in Anaheim, January 19-22, 2006. The 3D Active Ambient is the first IEM system to add full-range, natural ambient sound to the mix, taking the in-ear experience to the next level. By embedding a highly sensitive, precision-equalized microphone within each custom molded, soft gel silicone earpiece, Sensaphonics engineers have succeeded in adding the actual ambient soundfield, at unity gain and with accurate directional cues, into the monitor mix. The ambient sound picked up at the ears is routed to the compact 3D bodypack, where it is combined with the artist's monitor mix using Active Signal Processing (patent pending) for ultra-smooth frequency response and full-bandwidth dynamic range performance."
But wait there's more...
"Using an all-new hybrid driver, the 3D earpiece actually outperforms Sensaphonics' acclaimed 2X-S model while using just a single driver. A dual-driver version offers even greater headroom along with greater bass response."
Looks like a product worth watching out for. I would caution that this product is built specifically for stage performance, but it may serve a dual role as a personal listening device for us high end users. The only issue I might have with it would be the bodypack. As the PR states:
"The bodypack supplied with the 3D Active Ambient acts as both preamplifier and mixer, providing the user with full control of the ambient input level through two operating modes, easily selected at the flip of a switch. In Performance Mode, the in-ear mix is controlled normally, with ambient sound level set inside the body pack to the user's choice of levels (anywhere from "full" to "off"). In Full Ambient Mode, the on-stage sound is presented at unity gain - the equivalent of removing the earpieces from one's ears - while monitor levels are dynamically reduced to permit conversation."
Sounds like a great feature for those of us with the 2XS. I could hear what folks around me were saying when I wanted to but could just tune them out just as easily. (Dreaming of my bus ride with the noisy neighbors and my phone ringing at work...)
Oh and heres a photo!
Enjoy!