New Plantronics Bluetooth Headset delivers breakthrough sound quality on both ends of the conversation
Audio IQ and DSP technologies increase clarity and reduce background sound in noisy environments
Swindon, UK. - Plantronics, the world leader in lightweight communications headsets, is today confirming the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) availability of the M3500, the Bluetooth™ headset designed specifically to deliver superior audio quality in noisy environments.
The M3500 builds on the platform of Plantronics award winning M3000 Bluetooth™ headset, integrating Plantronics’ Audio IQTM technology with a built-in digital signal processor (DSP). The Audio IQTM software enhances the functionality of the M3500 to deliver intelligent audio, resulting in exceptionally clear voice reception.
The M3500 gives the freedom to communicate clearly in noisy environments, with the Audio IQTM software automatically analysing the incoming voice signal and raising the softer portions of the signal without causing distortion, making it easier to clearly hear and understand the person on the other side of the call. For the person receiving a call from an M3500 user, background noise is dramatically reduced by the noise-cancelling microphone working in conjunction with the DSP, so the voice is transmitted clearly.
Small and light, the design of the M3500 is the perfect blend of functionality, style and comfort. In addition to the audio enhancements, the M3500 features are intuitive to use; the one-touch answer/end button allows calls to be made and taken easily, the voice dialing function on mobile phones is supported allowing voice commands to be utilized and providing quality hands free communication.
Providing up to 3.5 hours of talk time and up to 76 hours of standby time, the M3500 is perfect for quality communication on the move. The M3500 includes a user-replaceable battery, two earloops (medium and large), an AC adapter, as well as accessories previously only available separately: a lighter adapter for in-car charging and a sleek carrying pouch.
“The M3500 extends our range of Bluetooth headsets, providing features that our users tell us they want and value. The elimination of background noise in very noisy environments is high on the list of priorities for enhanced clear communication and by introducing Audio IQ technology into the M3500 we have a solution to noisy, real-life scenarios.” Comments Kevin Carey EMEA Mobile Marketing Manager
The M3500 works with Bluetooth devices that support the headset or hands-free profiles, including mobile phones, computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones and automotive telematics.
The Plantronics M3500 will be available worldwide from June 2004. The M3500 will have an MSRP of £99.99 / €149.95 and includes a 2 year warranty with Plantronics’ world-class service and support.
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth™ is a low-power, short-range wireless technology that promises to eliminate the cables and wires that currently connect most computing and communications devices. Plantronics was one of the earliest members of the Bluetooth consortium (number 20), and was the first headset company to join the Bluetooth initiative, which now includes more than 2000 companies. Plantronics is now an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Associate Members are a select group of the consortium with early access to working drafts of specifications for new Bluetooth functions, and the opportunity to become more active in technical working groups.
About Plantronics
Plantronics introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. A publicly held company with approximately 2,700 employees, Plantronics is the leading provider of headsets to telephone companies and the business community worldwide. Plantronics headsets have been featured in numerous motion pictures and high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong’s historic “One small step for man” transmission from the moon in 1969. Plantronics, Inc., headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, was founded in 1961 and maintains offices in 20 countries. Plantronics products are sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized Plantronics marketing partners. Information about the company and its products can be found at www.plantronics.com or by calling 0800 410014.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed as forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that: - Plantronics will not be able to ship our products by the anticipated date – and these wireless products will not adequately perform all the functionalities in accordance with their specifications and other risks that are described from time to time in Plantronics Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to Plantronics report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2003 and Plantronics’ annual report on Form 10-K filed on June 2, 2003. These filings can be accessed over the Internet at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or any of these assumptions prove incorrect, Plantronics’ results could differ materially from Plantronics’ expectations. Plantronics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
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