With over 17 years experience in business management and extensive experience in the building industry, specifically with building improvements, restoration and design in the greater Seattle market. Lorin Emtage is an entrepreneurial minded thinker with skillful coordination skills, creativity and an excellent ability to build long-term client trust and relationships.
With over 17 years experience in business management and extensive experience in the building industry, specifically with building improvements, restoration and design in the greater Seattle market. Lorin Emtage is an entrepreneurial minded thinker with skillful coordination skills, creativity and an excellent ability to build long-term client trust and relationships.
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Choosing the Best Bluetooth Headphones -The Ultimate Guide.pdfWaqas Ahmad
Choosing the Best Bluetooth Headphones -The Ultimate Guide
Introduction:
Here is the ultimate guide for choosing the best Bluetooth headphones, which have become a must-have accessory for many people, whether it’s for listening to music, making phone calls, or watching videos.
With so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Bluetooth headphones, from the different types and features to consider to the top models on the market.
Picking Best Bluetooth Headphones at Headphones Advisor
Check out our top picks about the best bluetooth headphones for large heads.
If you are in hurry, and don’t have enough time to read all the information for choosing the best pair of Bluetooth headphones, then check our list of headphones of different categories.
Types of Bluetooth headphones
When it comes to Bluetooth headphones, there are several different types to choose from. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the right type for you will depend on your personal preferences and how you plan to use them.
Over-ear headphones:
These are the largest type of Bluetooth headphones and offer the most immersive listening experience. Over-ear headphones completely cover the ears and often have padded ear cups and headbands for added comfort. They are generally the heaviest and bulkiest type of Bluetooth headphones, which can make them less portable. However, they often have the best sound quality and noise cancellation capabilities.
On-ear headphones:
On-ear headphones are similar to over-ear headphones, but they have smaller ear cups that rest on the ears rather than completely covering them. This makes them more compact and portable than over-ear headphones, but they may not be as comfortable for extended use.
Read: 6 Methods to Power on your Bluetooth Headphones Without Power Button.
In-ear headphones:
In-ear headphones, also known as earbuds, are the most common type of Bluetooth headphones. They are small and lightweight, making them highly portable and convenient for on-the-go use. However, some people find that in-ear headphones can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods and may not provide as much noise isolation as other types of headphones.
True wireless headphones:
True wireless headphones are a type of in-ear headphone that are completely wireless. They consist of two earbuds that fit directly into the ears and are not connected by any wires. This makes them the most portable and convenient type of Bluetooth headphone, but they often have shorter battery life than other types of headphones.
Neckband headphones:
Neckband headphones are similar to in-ear headphones, but they have a band that goes around the neck to help keep the earbuds in place. They are a good compromise between the portability of in-ear headphones and the stability of over-ear or on-ear headphones.
Family of applications PETRALEX Speech Communication consists of multiuser, multi-functional processors of incoming and outgoing audio signals in voice communication systems, designed to equip call- and contact-centers and used to increase business efficiency of voice communications.
http://petralexsolutions.com
info@petralexsolutions.com
Иллюстрирующие картинки с моего выступления на Берлинской Всемирной выставке по колл-центрам.
Мы представляли решение www.petralexsolutions.com, и в докладе демонстрировались три наиболее эффектные и эффективные функции решения:
- преобразование голоса оператора коллцентра в более выразительный и убедительный;
- срезание стрессовых тонов в голосе звонящего недовольного клиента;
- защита слуха оператора, благодаря адаптации входного аудио сигнала к индивидуальному профилю слуха оператора и окружающему шумовому фону.
The presentation shows three most distinguished features of the www.petralexsolutions.com software:
- transform agent's voice to more persuasive and expressive mode;
- decrease stressing notes in a voice of an angry/disturbed customer;
- protect agent's hearing by adapting incoming audio to agent's personal hearing profile and surrounding noises.
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Media streaming: The sound quality preferred by hearing aid wearersPhonak
This study conducted at DELTA SenseLab in Denmark reveals that the latest solution for television listening from Phonak, the Audéo™ Marvel™ hearing aids in combination with the TV Connector, is regarded among the best for streamed sound quality. The enhanced AutoSense OS™ 3.0 now includes classification of streamed signals and is rated as the overall preferred solution and very close to the sound quality described by hearing aid wearers as ‘ideal’.
Read the full report https://www.phonakpro.com/content/dam/phonakpro/gc_hq/en/resources/evidence/field_studies/documents/fsn_btb_phonak_media_streaming_the_sound_quality_hearing_aid_wearers_prefer.pdf
Sound masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce distractions. The resulting environment leads to greater productivity and increased privacy and comfort.
Citations & google my business for audiology marketingGeoffrey Cooling
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Pay Per Click & social media in Audiology MarketingGeoffrey Cooling
One of the presentations we presented at the Digital Audiology Marketing Master Class in the UK in 2015. This presentation discusses the best manner in which to use AdWords to drive online leads and conversions in your online audiology marketing strategy. It outlined best practice to focus the targeting of adverts and customising landing pages to ensure high Advert Quality. It also briefly discusses social media and FaceBook marketing.
Why Do Musicians Wear Headphones When PlayingDarylMitchell9
Why do musicians wear headphones, and do they have any specific purpose besides
aesthetics? Today in this article, I will discuss all the aspects of wearing headphones and heir role.
Choosing the Best Bluetooth Headphones -The Ultimate Guide.pdfWaqas Ahmad
Choosing the Best Bluetooth Headphones -The Ultimate Guide
Introduction:
Here is the ultimate guide for choosing the best Bluetooth headphones, which have become a must-have accessory for many people, whether it’s for listening to music, making phone calls, or watching videos.
With so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Bluetooth headphones, from the different types and features to consider to the top models on the market.
Picking Best Bluetooth Headphones at Headphones Advisor
Check out our top picks about the best bluetooth headphones for large heads.
If you are in hurry, and don’t have enough time to read all the information for choosing the best pair of Bluetooth headphones, then check our list of headphones of different categories.
Types of Bluetooth headphones
When it comes to Bluetooth headphones, there are several different types to choose from. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the right type for you will depend on your personal preferences and how you plan to use them.
Over-ear headphones:
These are the largest type of Bluetooth headphones and offer the most immersive listening experience. Over-ear headphones completely cover the ears and often have padded ear cups and headbands for added comfort. They are generally the heaviest and bulkiest type of Bluetooth headphones, which can make them less portable. However, they often have the best sound quality and noise cancellation capabilities.
On-ear headphones:
On-ear headphones are similar to over-ear headphones, but they have smaller ear cups that rest on the ears rather than completely covering them. This makes them more compact and portable than over-ear headphones, but they may not be as comfortable for extended use.
Read: 6 Methods to Power on your Bluetooth Headphones Without Power Button.
In-ear headphones:
In-ear headphones, also known as earbuds, are the most common type of Bluetooth headphones. They are small and lightweight, making them highly portable and convenient for on-the-go use. However, some people find that in-ear headphones can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods and may not provide as much noise isolation as other types of headphones.
True wireless headphones:
True wireless headphones are a type of in-ear headphone that are completely wireless. They consist of two earbuds that fit directly into the ears and are not connected by any wires. This makes them the most portable and convenient type of Bluetooth headphone, but they often have shorter battery life than other types of headphones.
Neckband headphones:
Neckband headphones are similar to in-ear headphones, but they have a band that goes around the neck to help keep the earbuds in place. They are a good compromise between the portability of in-ear headphones and the stability of over-ear or on-ear headphones.
Family of applications PETRALEX Speech Communication consists of multiuser, multi-functional processors of incoming and outgoing audio signals in voice communication systems, designed to equip call- and contact-centers and used to increase business efficiency of voice communications.
http://petralexsolutions.com
info@petralexsolutions.com
Иллюстрирующие картинки с моего выступления на Берлинской Всемирной выставке по колл-центрам.
Мы представляли решение www.petralexsolutions.com, и в докладе демонстрировались три наиболее эффектные и эффективные функции решения:
- преобразование голоса оператора коллцентра в более выразительный и убедительный;
- срезание стрессовых тонов в голосе звонящего недовольного клиента;
- защита слуха оператора, благодаря адаптации входного аудио сигнала к индивидуальному профилю слуха оператора и окружающему шумовому фону.
The presentation shows three most distinguished features of the www.petralexsolutions.com software:
- transform agent's voice to more persuasive and expressive mode;
- decrease stressing notes in a voice of an angry/disturbed customer;
- protect agent's hearing by adapting incoming audio to agent's personal hearing profile and surrounding noises.
Best Ways to get a Better Car Audio QualityKayhan Audio
Kayhan Audio is leading company in the car infotainment systems, focuses on offering premium audio solutions for automobiles. With years of expertise and a dedication to innovation, Kayhan Audio has become a recognised brand among auto enthusiasts. Kayhan Audio manufactures the finest quality audio products.
Media streaming: The sound quality preferred by hearing aid wearersPhonak
This study conducted at DELTA SenseLab in Denmark reveals that the latest solution for television listening from Phonak, the Audéo™ Marvel™ hearing aids in combination with the TV Connector, is regarded among the best for streamed sound quality. The enhanced AutoSense OS™ 3.0 now includes classification of streamed signals and is rated as the overall preferred solution and very close to the sound quality described by hearing aid wearers as ‘ideal’.
Read the full report https://www.phonakpro.com/content/dam/phonakpro/gc_hq/en/resources/evidence/field_studies/documents/fsn_btb_phonak_media_streaming_the_sound_quality_hearing_aid_wearers_prefer.pdf
Sound masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce distractions. The resulting environment leads to greater productivity and increased privacy and comfort.
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Recent content creation for Audiology presentation delivered at the Digital Audiology Marketing Master Class in the UK.
The presentation covers the need for content in an online audiology marketing strategy. The presentation covers why relevance is hugely important in a search engine ranking strategy and how Search engine optimisation has changed to reflect both semantic search and localisation. The presentation also covered the use of webpage design elements such as social proof and stand out Call To Action elements to increase conversion.
An article I undertook pertaining to on line marketing strategy for audiology practices. The article appeared in Audiology Practices, the official publication of The Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Social media & marketing for audiological PracticesGeoffrey Cooling
The article covers the case for engagement in online marketing channels for the Audiological profession. It also details the channels and channel strategies that may be followed. It was first published in ENT & Audiology News 2012
2. Listening layer – sound processing Speech Enhancer Speech enhancement and noise reduction system Based on Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) optimisation Ensures optimum SII in all listening environments Speech is heard clearly under noisy conditions
3. Main points from studies Efficacy: How well can the ”Speech Enhancer” work: The Speech Enhancer can improve speech intelligibility in noise Other noise reduction systems do not significantly benefit speech intelligibility in noise The Speech Enhancer does not compromise listener comfort in noisy environments Measurements of long-term average gain changes with the Speech Enhancer activated/deactivated confirm that the Speech Enhancer varies with SNR and hearing loss
4. Effect on speech intelligibility The Speech Enhancer can improve speech intelligibilityin noise How well can the “Speech Enhancer” work Peeters, et al., 2009
5. Listening comfort in noise How well can the “Speech Enhancer” work The SE does not compromise listener comfort in noisy environments Peeters, et al., 2009
6. Adapts to situations and clients How well can the “Speech Enhancer” work Karolina Smeds et al., 2009
7. Speech Enhancer studies Peeters, H., Kuk, F., Lau, C. and Keenan, D. 2009. Subjective and objective evaluation of noise management algorithms. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 20: 89-98. Bentler R, Wu YH, Kettel J, Hurtig R. (2008). Digital noise reduction: outcomes from laboratory and field studies. Int J Audiol. Aug;47(8):447-60. Mueller HG, Weber J, Hornsby BW. (2006) The effects of digital noise reduction on the acceptance of background noise. Trends Amplif. Jun;10(2):83-93. Karolina Smeds, Niklas Bergman, Sofia Hertzman, and Torbjörn Nyman (2009).Noise reduction in modern hearing aids – Long-term average gain measurements using speech. ISAAR Proceedings.
Editor's Notes
The aim of the Speech Enhancer in mind440 is two-fold: to keep speech above the hearing threshold and to keep background noise below the hearing threshold. These aims are reminiscent of the conditions required to maintain a high Speech Intelligibility Index.The Speech Intelligibility Index is an objective measure that correlates closely with speech understanding. The SII can be calculated if one knows the characteristics of the speech spectrum, the noise spectrum and the hearing thresholds (which in mind440 are the Sensogram thresholds).The Speech Enhancer secure the highest SII through a continuous optimisation algorithm. This means that the SII is calculated continuously and the gain is adjusted on the basis of this calculation. There is also an instant comparison of the new SII to the previous SII when the gain is adjusted. If the SII is higher in the new SII, then the gain is adjusted in the same direction. If the SII is lower than the previous SII then the gain is adjusted in the opposite direction.In this way, mind440’s Speech Enhancer always ensures that the optimum SII is provided in all listening environments – thereby ensuring optimum speech intelligibility.The illustration shows a segment of the spectrum of the sound signal. The speech and the noise level can be seen, and it is obvious how the noise level decreases as the speech enhancer comes to it’s full effect.The sound file gives an example on the speech enhancers effect going from silence to the full effect. The set-up for the recording is: Hearing loss: 10,10,40,50 dB HL711 coupler on KEMAR head35mm tubeSpeech signal at 70dB SPL in one loud-speakerNoise at 58 dB SPL (in 5 loudspeakers around the KEMAR head) (Party noise)
The Speech Enhancer has been verified in laboratory experiments. These results suggest that the Speech Enhancer can significantly increase speech intelligibility in noise. In particular, the Speech Enhancer in combination with an omnidirectional microphone gave test participants an average signal-to-noise ratio advantage of 2.5 dB, in a standardised test of their ability to hear in noise.This is revolutionary as previously only directional microphones have been able to improve speech recognition in noise. The significance of these findings is that they confirm that the Speech Enhancer contributes to speech understanding in noise. Graphs: Average SNR for 50 % correct scores on the HINT test with the Speech Enhancer activated in different microphone settings (n=18). The error bars represent one standard deviation (from Peeters et al., 2009).
While the Speech Enhancer can significantly increase speech intelligibility in noise, it does not compromise listener comfort in noisy environments. This can be seen in the results of a study that measured the Acceptable Noise Level (ANL, ANL=MostComfortableLevel-BackgroundNoiseLevel) with the Speech Enhancer. The ANL is a metric that reflects a listeners tolerance of challenging conditions. It is therefore not directly related to the understanding of speech in noise, but is an indication of listening comfort.The results from Peeters et al., (2009) indicate that the Speech Enhancer while benefitting speech intelligibility has a positive effect on the listeners’ tolerance of noisy environments. Graph: Figure X showing the decrease in average ANL with the Speech Enhancer activated in different microphone settings (from Peeters et al., 2009). It can be seen that in the omnidirectional microphone setting the decrease is 3.3 dB and in the directional mode the decrease was 2.9 dB. NB, decreases in ANL indicate improved tolerance.
In comparative measurements of noise reduction systems it can be seen that many strategies dampen gain according to the ambient noise conditions. This is a valid aim for a strategy as a listener can be expected to move into new listening environments with different background noise levels. Widex’s Speech Enhancer makes use of the SNR, but it also takes the hearing loss of the client into consideration. This sets the Speech Enhancer apart from conventional noise reduction systems that only dampen sound according to the current noise level without any consideration for the hearing loss of the client. Including the hearing loss of the client in a noise reduction algorithm means that competing noise can be dampened so that it is below the client’s hearing threshold, and speech can be amplified so that it is above the client’s hearing threshold.Measurements of long-term average gain changes with the Speech Enhancer activated/deactivated confirm that the Speech Enhancer varies with SNR and hearing loss.Graph: Figure showing the effect of different hearing losses on long-term average measurements of the Speech Enhancer active in different signal-to-noise ratio conditions. It can be seen that as the low frequency thresholds become progressively worse, from hearing loss 1 to hearing loss 3, the amount of low frequency damping also decreases. Darker colouring indicates greater gain reduction. Measurements were made in a testbox with a speech level of 62 dB SPL (adapted from Smeds et. al., 2009).
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