Headsets; More than Just Audio

by Gary Audin Headsets have been considered passive devices. What if the headset could protect the user’s hearing? What if the headset provides data to measure and improve hearing and speech? How can the headset vendor make them easier to use and reduce complexity? Stephan Keim, Strategy Alliance Manager for Jabra www.jabra.com and Gary Audin discuss the innovations in headsets in this podcast recorded at the International Avaya User Group conference. Stephan discusses headset innovations. He also describes how a headset should work with many systems without introducing complexity. Many headsets have a short useful life, but Jabra builds headsets to be reliable for a long time. Jabra www.jabra.com is part of the GN Group which is a global leader in intelligent audio solutions that let you hear more, do more, and be more than you ever thought possible. We transform lives through the power of sound: integrated headset and communications solutions from Jabra that assist professionals in all types of businesses to be more productive; wireless headsets and earbuds from Jabra designed to support any lifestyle – from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers; and Smart Hearing aids from the ReSound brand that via medical grade sound technology enhance the lives of people with hearing loss.