Plantronics, the world leader in communications headsets, today announced a new digital headset adapter that brings the superior sound quality and comfort of Plantronics` professional-quality H-Series headsets to Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) softphones.
The Plantronics DA50 is a USB-to-headset adapter that also includes Plantronics` exclusive PerSono Pro software.
"As more companies take advantage of the benefits of VOIP, Plantronics is delivering headset solutions with the same superior sound, comfort and reliability we`ve provided for traditional telephony systems," said Tony Brown VP Africa, Plantronics.
"We`ve been providing headset solutions for the PC since 1994," continued Brown, "so we understand the computer telephony environment very well. With the DA50 adapter and PerSono Pro software, we have a very robust VOIP enterprise solution for call centres and offices. The DA50 adapter is an ideal complement to our consumer line of computer audio headsets, which provides analogue and digital solutions for voice recognition and a wide variety of audio applications including Internet telephony, multimedia, gaming and listening to music."
The Plantronics DA50 adapter features a USB connector on one end and a Plantronics Quick Disconnect on the other. For added convenience, the DA50 also includes inline volume and mute controls.
The DA50 is simple to install and plugs directly into the USB port on Windows-based PCs. Connecting through the USB port delivers an audio signal that is much clearer than plugging into sound cards, which are prone to noise and interference. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in the DA50 augments and improves the signal quality, which is further enhanced by the PerSono Pro software.
Plantronics` PerSono Pro software includes a single, convenient control panel that lets users optimise the audio qualities of their headsets, including:
* Predefined equalisation settings: Users can select different profiles for incoming and outgoing audio to provide the clearest, most intelligible communication. PerSono Pro includes seven equalisation profiles for incoming audio and four profiles for outgoing.
* Microphone placement and volume test: Users can record and play back their own voices to ensure that their microphones are correctly placed, and that the volume is set to an appropriate level. This feature is particularly helpful with noise-cancelling microphones, where correct placement is essential for effective communication. The microphone test can also be used to evaluate the equalization profiles.
"Our PerSono Pro software takes personal communications on VOIP softphones to the next level," concluded Brown. "Our professional H-Series headsets have long been recognised for their superior sound quality and comfort. With PerSono Pro, users can now tailor the audio on their headsets to their own personal preference, which allows them to hear, and be heard, more clearly."
The Plantronics DA50 is compatible with all USB-enabled PCs running Windows 98SE and later versions, and is backed by a two-year warranty.
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Plantronics introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognised as the world leader in communications headsets. A publicly held company with more than 2,400 employees, Plantronics is the leading provider of headsets to telephone companies and the business community worldwide. Plantronics headsets have been featured in many high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong`s historic "One small step for man" transmission from the moon in 1969. Plantronics launched the Computer Audio Systems Division to the public in April 1999 to elevate awareness and drive the direction of the PC headset industry. Information about the Company and its products can be found at http://www.plantronics.co.za
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