Pacemaker

Dubbed as "The world’s first pocket-size DJ system", the Pacemaker is a high quality portable music player that allows for the playing of two tracks simultaneously and comes equipped with an extensive range of professional audio manipulation mixing software that can be used between two independent channels.

Furthermore, any mixes created on Pacemaker Device and/or Editor can be uploaded via the Editor for publishing onto the community and be listened to by any and all with an Internet connection.

As the Peacemaker team says at their website (www.pacemaker.net):

"By sharing our music taste with each other, we hope to bring us all closer to the music we love – and closer to the music we don’t yet know we can’t live without."

Peace brother, Peace ...

Specifications

SIZE AND WEIGHT
• L/W/H: 164/69.6/22.8 mm.
• Weight: 200 g (approx.)
CAPACITY
• 120 GB hard drive
INPUT AND OUTPUT
• Mini USB
• 2x3.5 mm stereo plug
POWER AND BATTERY
• Exchangeable rechargeable battery; full-charge time: 1,5 h, fast-charge time: about 1 h
• Music playback time: 18 h
• DJ operating time: 5 h
DISPLAY
• Dimensions: ø 45 mm
• Resolution: 166 dpi screen resolution (0.153 mm dot pitch)
• TFT display with 262 K colours
AUDIO
• Frequency response: 20–20.000 Hz (SNR: 103 dB)
• Audio formats supported: MP3 AAC, WMA (128–320 Kbps), WMA Lossless, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV
DJ FUNCTIONALITY
• Two output channels: headphones and lineout
• Two crossfaders: headphones and lineout
• Pitch control: ± 100%
• Equalizer: for adjusting treble, mid and bass amplitudes.
• Mix saving: continuous caption to hard drive.
• User Input latency: approx. 5 ms



The Pacemaker has been presented at CES 2008 and has gained highly positive reviews, specially from many dedicated New Age music enthusiasts.

First units are expected to be shipped by February 2008.

Available from:


http://www.pacemaker.net

Bionic Ear System

Advanced Bionics has developed the Harmony™ Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Sound Processor designed to maximize hearing potential beyond words so you can experience as much of the full range of sound as possible.

Thanks to its CD-quality sound processing and wide sound window, the Harmony BTE processes sound with unmatched fidelity and clarity.

It will help many patients with hearing disorders to perform common tasks such as:

• Use the telephone
• Hear in noisy environments
• Listen in classrooms
• Appreciate music
• Hear all day on a single battery charge
• Hear loud and soft sounds without flipping a switch

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Harmony BTE features:

• Built-in Telecoil for wireless access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and inductive loop communication systems
• Built-in LED for easy monitoring of system status

The Harmony BTE Processor is designed to withstand rain, sweat, and moisture, and carries a warranty for exposure to water.

• Full listening day on a single charge
• Water tolerant and impact resistant
• Monitor system status with Built-in LED
• Wireless access with Built-in Telecoil
• Easy-to-use controls
• Snap-on earhook options
• Discreet, low-profile headpiece

Programmable options:

• CD-quality, 16-bit processing, programmable wide input dynamic range and powerful dual-loop automatic gain control.
• The Power Economy Mode delivers 50% greater battery life than the previous generation BTE, so recipients can enjoy a full listening day on a single charge.

HiResolution^® Sound:

• Processing in HiResolution: 5,200 Hz signal processing resolution intended to accurately reproduce complex acoustic waveforms, preserving the details of sound.
• Up to 83,000 signals to the hearing nerve every second.
• Fully programmable sound window up to 80 dB.
• Sophisticated automatic gain control (AGC) for optimizing the sound environment.
• Programmable sound processing programs.
• Capturing the real world environment from soft sounds to loud sounds, as they naturally occur around you.

Easy-to-use Controls:

• 3-position program switch with tactile and visual feedback
• Volume wheel with tactile and visual feedback
• Built-in Telecoil for wireless access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and inductive loop systems
• Built-in LED status light for easy monitoring of system information

Discreet Low-profile Headpiece:

• Easy to conceal, smaller, and more discreet
• Ultra-light for comfort, convenience and retention

Built-in LED Status Indicator Light:

• Especially important for children, the status light gives parents, teachers and caretakers a visual indication when to respond -
  • the LED illuminates RED when the system is not communicating with the implant
  • the LED illuminates ORANGE when the battery is running low or the battery needs to be replaced soon
  • the LED illuminates GREEN in response to nearby sounds when the processor is successfully transmitting sound information to the implant.
• Tells you the approximate remaining charge of a PowerCel™ Battery when attached to the processor so you can plan ahead.

Slide-on Power Options:

• Easy-to-change power options slide off and on quickly so you are only off the air for seconds
• Power supply comes in two different sizes; PowerCel Slim and PowerCel Plus

Snap-on Earhook Options:

• Interchangeable audio earhook options for naturally using the phone, connecting peripheral audio inputs, monitoring status of children's devices and more.
• Input that allows the earhook to transform into a valuable audio or diagnostic accessory
• Audio earhook options snap on and off easily saving you time and fuss
• Available in small and standard sizes to fit both children and adult ears.

Intellilink™ Safety:

• BTE communicates only with your designated implant
• Protects against stimulation if processors are accidentally swapped between ears or recipients.
• Designed for bilateral recipients, because with Intellilink your left BTE only connects with your left implant.

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Technical Specifications

Processor:

Processor Colors: Beige Metallic, Silver, and Dark Sienna
Program Switch: Three program positions
Volume Dial: +/- 100% electrical dynamic range
T-Coil: Electronically integrated
Status LED: Three colors—green, orange, red
Total of eight status indications
Battery status, Microphone status, and Error status categories
Auxiliary Input:
Auria T-Mic^® Microphone, Direct Connect, and iConnect Earhooks
Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 45°C/32° to 113°F (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature Range: -20° to 55°C/-4° to 131°F

Sound Processing:

BTE Microphone: BTE Microphone:Frequency Range 150 Hz–8000 Hz
Audio Sound Capture: 16 bit, 96 dB
Input Dynamic Range: 20 dB–80 dB programmable (60 dB default)
Effective Audio Sampling Rate: 17.4 kHz
Automatic Gain Control: Cambridge dual loop AGC
Sensitivity: +/-10 dB
Stimulation Rate: 136 pps–83,000 pps
Spectral bands: 1–120 bands
Supported Strategies: HiRes-S with Fidelity 120™, HiRes-P with Fidelity 120,
HiRes-S, HiRes-P, CIS, MPS
Telemetry: Continuous bidirectional

Power:

PowerCel Operating Time (hours):
PowerCel Slim: Average 14, range 8–19 (Power economy mode)
PowerCel Plus: Average 24, range 14–41 (Power economy mode)

Implant Compatibility:

ICS: HiRes 90K^®, CII Bionic Ear^®

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Available from:
Advanced Bionics

HeadRoom AirBag Charcoal

HeadRoom's AirBag Charcoal is the perfect solution for carrying your tunes.
It pulls together all the bits and pieces (CD player, amp, CDs, extra batteries, cables) for a boundless little portable system. Whatever your on-the-go activities may be (biking, walking, traveling, or enjoying the great outdoors) the AirBag makes listening to tunes amazingly easy.

The AirBag has two main compartments.
The front compartment (the "lid") holds the Total Airhead or Total BitHead amp snug as a bug in neoprene casing. The lid also holds up to 4 spare batteries.
The main ("bottom") compartment holds the CD player with a large strip of Velcroe, and includes 4 sets of adhesive Velcroe loop velcoins to secure the player in place. The bottom compartment also includes an additional pocket with 5 prosleeve CD holders which can hold a total of 10 CDs.

In order to connect your AirHead to your CD player, convenient openings at the base of the lid allow you to run the mini cable into the main compartment.
The AirBag includes a detachable shoulder strap. A Security Strap is also available for the AirHead that hooks to the bottom of the bag to run around your waist. The Security Strap not only keeps the bag from moving around on your waist but also eliminates the risk of theft while you are roaming around those sketchy airports. For all those adrenaline junkies out there who love their extreme activities, Extreme Suspension System secures your AirBag to your chest or back.

The AirBag is 6.25" (17cm) long, 6" (15cm) wide, and 1.25" (3.5cm) high, allowing it to fit pretty much any portable CD player (except for a few older models that weren't so svelt). The front pocket is 6"(15cm) wide and 6"(15cm) long, and stretches to a height of over an inch. The AirBag weighs only 7 ounces when empty, while all loaded up with your CD player, AirHead, batteries, and cables, it weighs about 1.5 lbs.

Available from HeadRoom

Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset

Bluetooth technology that allows wireless hands-free connection of Bluetooth headsets.

The Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset features:

• Good audio quality in both directions.
• Good filtering of external noise.
• Powerful battery (+7 hours talk time).
• Slim weight: 7oz (19.9g).

The folding microphone boom acts as ON and OFF switch.

The Motorola Wireless Headset HS850 also stores information and wirelessly connects to different Bluetooth compliant devices, including handsets, PDAs and computers.

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Amazon.com: Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset: Cell Phones

(Description copyright Amazon.com) - Bluetooth wireless technology means that the sheer convenience of hands-free communication is enhanced with total freedom of movement.. Unfold the boom microphone, place the headset over the ear and a link will be established automatically.. This universal accessory encourages users to update, change and evolve because it is compatible with all other 1.1 compliant Bluetooth wireless technology phones by Motorola and other manufacturers.. Smaller Size, Bigger Power. This tiny powerhouse is less than 5 cm in diameter when folded and weighs just 20 grams.. Increased talk time of up to 8 hours and standby time of up to 200 hours.

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