iPARROTT
MULTIMEDIA STEREO HEADSET
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Quality
voice recognition hardware for the Macintosh is here! Macsense has teamed
up with voice recognition leader, VXI, to provide a new line of headsets
that will change the way you interact with your computer.
The
iParrott ST (stereo) headset is the most affordable stereo unit in the
new line of iParrott headsets. Users can connect the iParrott ST to a
home computer to perform various multi-media applications, such as online
chatting, Internet gaming, or even listening to music CDs. Users will
soon be able to draft email messages or compose large documents without
ever touching the keyboard! (Several software companies are currently
developing dictation programs scheduled for release in January 2000.)
This
headset also offers stereo sound with speakers covering both ears, and
separate volume controls for each ear. This makes the iParrott ST an ideal
solution for dealing with noisy environments.
The
Best Headset Around?
The iParrott ST uses cutting-edge technology to provide the clearest voice
recognition system currently available to Mac users at an affordable price.
With its high-quality electret microphone and superior noise-canceling
technology, the iParrott offers vocal distortion rates that are five times
lower than competing headsets. This means speech comes across loud and
clear.
The
iParrott's ratcheted headband adjusts to provide a comfortable fit, and
a flexible microphone boom lets users position the microphone in the most
optimal location. The lexan plastic headset is durable without compromising
the headset's attractive look and feel.
Award
Winning Voice Translation
The Parrott ST features Parrott Translator technology, which received
CTI magazine's "Product of the Year Award" in 1998. This special
translator box resolves compatibility issues by optimizing the configurations
of a computer's sound card and voltage bias in order to provide the clearest
and most efficient voice reception and recognition.
Easy
to Use
The iParrott ST speech recognition headset works with all Apple Macintosh
sound I/O ports. With its Plug and Play functionality, the iParrott ST
can easily be added to any home or business environment.
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Flexible
positioning memory gooseneck boom
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Noise
canceling microphone
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Parrott
Translator technology
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In-line
quick-disconnect
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Ratchet
headband
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Momentary
mute
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Dynamic
receiver
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Durable
Lexan plastic
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Volume
left/right controls
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True
stereo technology
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Plug
and Play
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MacOS
Speech and IBM via Voice compatible
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iParrott
Translator -- Factory-adjusted current mirror provides large microphone
signal swing without distortion. High pass and low pass components
assure flat voice frequency response.
| Microphone |
Noise
canceling electret with embedded
low distortion frequency shaping |
| Signal-To-Noise
Ratio |
greater
than 50 dB |
| Ambient
Noise Suppression |
13
dB @ 1 kHz, typical |
| Output
impedance |
Determined
by sound card, usually 2.2 kOhms
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| Sensitivity |
-50
dB @ 1 kHz (defined 1" from talk-side, 82 dB SPL)
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| Frequency
response |
100
Hz to 6.3 kHz, optimized for voice |
| Operating
Current |
300
ľA max |
| Operating
Voltage |
1.0
V DC min to 20 V DC max |
| "Flash"
Mute |
Momentary
switch closure to ground |
| Speaker |
Dynamic;
36 mm diameter |
| SPL |
90
db @ 1 kHz, 0.22 V input |
| Impedance |
32
Ohms |
| Frequency
response |
100
Hz to 6.3 kHz |
| Rated
input power |
10
mW continuous, 100 mW peak |
| MECHANICAL
SPECIFICATIONS |
| Cables |
Spiral
shielded construction with polyethelene insulation and PVC jacket |
| Connectors |
- Quick
Disconnect: 4 position mini-mod
- Mic:
Apple special 3.5 mm plug which is fully compatible with the Plaintalk
audio port used on recent Macintosh models
- Speaker:
3.5 mm stereo plug wired with right on ring, left on tip and ground
on sleeve
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| Microphone
boom |
Flexible
wound construction and polyolefin jacket, with positioning compliance;
swivels 270° |
| Headband |
Lexan
plastic and #316 stainless steel ratchet positioning |
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