SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZVOX
Audio, the premium audio brand turned hearing company, has
disrupted and redefined the affordable personal hearing device
category with the VoiceBud® VB20 – the world's first personal
hearing device with dual-microphone and smartphone app for under
$300. Designed for people who have
trouble understanding voices in some circumstances, the VB20
features a combination of advanced technologies that currently
cannot be found in devices selling for less than $800. The VB20 is available at an MSRP of
$299.99.
A number of affordable hearing devices have been introduced in
the last few months – but this is something completely different.
Although priced like single-microphone hearing devices without
wireless app control, the VB20 is FDA registered, and offers an
impressive array of features normally found in significantly
higher-priced devices.
- NoiseBlocker™ technology is designed for crowded rooms and
restaurants – to help the listener hear the people she or he is
talking to, and reduce the volume of other people in the room. A
dual-microphone system feeds sounds into a sophisticated digital
processor that can be programmed to reduce sounds coming from
behind the listener.
- The VoiceBud app control is available for use on iOS or Android
phones and tablets. It allows the user to wirelessly control
volume, listening mode (four choices – normal, noisy room,
automobile and outdoors), bass and treble. It also allows the user
to check battery status.
- Wide Audio Frequency Range: Like other advanced and more
expensive hearing devices, the VB20 has very wide audio frequency
range, amplifying sounds from 200 Hz to 5.7 kHz – resulting in
smooth, natural sound.
- No Squealing: A sophisticated anti-feedback system helps
minimize "squealing."
- Ambient Noise Control: A multi-layer noise reduction system
automatically detects sounds from air conditioners, fans and car
engines – and minimizes those sounds.
- Loud noise control. The VB20 can quickly detect loud noises and
automatically "turn down the volume" to prevent too-loud sounds
from reaching the user's ears.
- Comfort Features: The VB20 uses a BTE (Behind The Ear) design
and is supplied with user-changeable sound tubes (4) and ear domes
(12) in three different sizes. And each VB20 comes with a tool that
allows the user to clean and maintain tubes and domes.
- Batteries included: The VB20 is packed with a supply of six
312-sized zinc-air batteries that last 3-4 days each.
- U.S Made Parts: The electronics components, microphones and
transducer in the VB20 are all made in the United States by two of the leading
companies in hearing technology.
In addition to the performance features above, the VB20 is
housed in a tiny (just about one inch long), sleek designer housing
available in champagne gold, silver/gray and gray. They are so
small that most people never notice when someone is wearing them.
They are very comfortable for all-day use – or store them in their
slim zippered carry case and throw them in your pocket or purse for
when you need a little help hearing.
ZVOX Disrupts. Again.
"For over 15 years, people looking for a solution to common hearing
difficulties have had basically just two choices," says ZVOX CEO
Tom Hannaher. "They could buy a
low-priced hearing amplifier or spend a lot of money on a
sophisticated hearing device. With the VoiceBud VB20 they can now
get advanced hearing technology at a reasonable price. Millions of
people who have trouble hearing in certain situations now have a
great new option that has the potential to dramatically improve
their life."
The VoiceBud VB20 is currently available direct from the
manufacturer at zvox.com, amazon.com and Walmart.com. $299.99 each.
ZVOX VoiceBud VB20 Features & Specifications:
- Dual-microphone system with directional processing.
- App control via Bluetooth from your smartphone or tablet.
- Wide frequency range for natural sound.
- Digital equalization boosts voice frequencies while minimizing
other sounds.
- Multi-layer noise reduction to minimize sounds from air
conditioners, traffic, etc.
- Maximum Potential Output limiting (prevents very loud sounds
from being amplified)
- Automatic Feedback Control (AFC) – reduces "squealing"
- Frequency response: 200 Hz – 5.7 kHz
- Distortion: Less than 0.5%
- Maximum Output: OSPL90 (dB) 112-117
- Average Output: HFA-OSPL90 (dB) 102-107
- Maximum Gain: FOG50 (dB): 25-30
- Gain: 29 dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (dB): <20
- Battery size: 312
- Battery current (mA): 2.5
- WDRC (Wide Dynamic Range Control): 4 channels, 12 bands
- Size (without sound tubes and ear domes): 1" x 0.3"
- Shipping carton size and weight: 7.75" x 4.375" x 5.27" and 4.7
ounces
About ZVOX.
ZVOX, a pioneer of simple home theater solutions is recognized for
introducing the first commercially successful sound bar in 2004,
the first soundbase TV audio system in 2008, and the first speaker
dedicated to dialogue clarity in 2016. The company has been
committed to enhanced hearing solutions for over 15 years.
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