Over the past couple of weeks Fortune Frenzy have heard reports of a new type of headphone designed for the mass market which may literally change the way we look at our favourite head wear.
Choosing the right pair of headphones is hard enough at the best of times. Questions such as ‘do they look the part’, ‘will they be comfortable’, and most importantly, ‘is the sound quality up to scratch’ are all important factors when considering a new set of cans.
Go go gadget headphones
However, Soundsight have gone one step further with their camera fitted headphone design. Rather than sounding gimmicky Soundsight have managed to rationalise the use of cameras in their headphones with some aplomb.
The headphones are and will be predominately aimed at DJ’s both amateur and professional alike with the idea being they can stream video footage of what’s happening around then during their live event to the masses.
In-ear technology
Inside the cans sit two 1080p HD rotating cameras mounted on the outside of the ear cups. The audio is supplied by 5 microphones. Even during a set DJ’s can edit their footage using a companion app via Bluetooth connection available for both Android and iOS. Plus, if the audio isn’t up to scratch additional music clips can be added afterwards.
With all this technology Soundsight must have been aware of battery consumption, however with all the features activated it is expected that about 4 hours of continual filming can be achieved. Taking in to account that two cameras filming will be recording in HD, streaming video footage via Bluetooth and recording audio simultaneously actually looking at this 4 hour figure is not too much of a bad return.
Extended life
With some of the features turned off, battery life can rise anywhere between 18 – 20 hours according to the company itself.
The camera cans will be officially launched next spring in the UK retailing at around £290.
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