Remora Pro is being presented by its developer as the world’s first head-worn computing platform specifically for audio using Sonical’s Headphone 3 platform. It aims to bring personalised audio experiences to professional users of over-ear headphones and headsets via downloadable plug-ins. In addition to Bluetooth, Remora Pro incorporates UWB (Ultra Wideband) technology to create a UWB transmitter and receiver, which is fully compatible with all existing headphones and headsets. The platform can also be used with loudspeakers and microphones.
Interest in UWB is growing rapidly within the audio sector as it can offer the data rates required for uncompressed Linear PCM Hi-Res audio (96kHz, 24-bit), with imperceptible latency. However, UWB also suffers from connectivity weaknesses caused by body blocking and detuning when placed close to the human body.
To address these known limitations while exploiting UWB’s potential, the Remora Pro design team has incorporated AntennaWare’s BodyWave antenna technology into the build. Specifically designed to address the negative issues of body blocking and detuning experienced by wireless wearable devices, BodyWave antennas offer the only true solution to ensuring a robust, glitch-free link.
‘Remora Pro will be used by audio professionals including DJs, audio engineers, broadcast operators, and gamers, so it is vital that the audio experience is not compromised in any way by wireless connectivity issues. Incorporating BodyWave technology means Remora Pro can deliver a robust and reliable lossless wireless audio experience with imperceptible latency,’ says Sonical CEO, Gary Spittle.
‘Remora Pro is truly an exceptional and innovative product pushing the boundaries of what professional users and consumers can expect from their audio experience, and UWB technology is an important aspect of this innovation,’ adds AntennaWare CEO and co-founder, Gareth Conway. ‘We’ve worked closely with the Remora development team to incorporate BodyWave technology, ensuring wireless performance is maximised, even under conditions that would normally be challenging.’
