Dolby Satellite Microphones Review

1. Dolby Satellite Microphones Reviews

A few years ago, Blue Microphones broke away from its lineup of high-quality microphones and introduced its first high-end pair of headphones.With a built-in amplifier, the Mo-Fi headphones provided better quality audio without requiring an external amp.Fast forward three years and Blue is back at it with a pair of completely wireless headphones with a built-in amp, and active noise cancellation.At $399, Blue's Satellite headphones are a high-end product for those seeking an unmatched wireless experience. And with Satellite, Blue delivers on most of that - although there are a few quirks that can be quite annoying.Jason Cipriani/ZDNetSpecificationsAudio drivers: Custom 44mm dynamic driversBluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 with Enhanced Data Rate & aptXBluetooth range: Up to 10 metersSupported profiles: A2DP + AVRCP + HSP + HFPActive noise cancellation: Dedicated ANC drivers and four microphones.Battery specification: 1,100mAhBattery life: up to 24 hours with Bluetooth only or 8 hours with Bluetooth, ANC, and ampI purposely omitted the nerdier audio specifications for the Satellite headphones. I suspect the majority of users (like me) won't have a clue what impact a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.5-percent has on the headphone's performance. However, if you are an audiophile clamoring for the nitty gritty details, you can find them on Blue's website. Fit and finishJason Cipriani/ZDNetTop ZDNET Reviews. 8.0The Satellite headphones are bigger than most wireless headphones.

When you take into account everything Blue had to fit into the unit itself, it's somewhat surprising how small the overall device is. Tucked inside Satellite are an amp, ANC, audio drivers, Bluetooth components and the battery.The right ear cup is home to volume up, down, and a pause/play button that can be pressed multiple times to skip between tracks. On the bottom of the ear cup is a 3.5mm jack for a wired connection.The left ear cup is where you'll find the microUSB charging port, a power button, and buttons to control the AMP, ANC, and Bluetooth.Behind the Blue logo on the left cup is a light that lights up and blinks to communicate when a feature is being turned on or off.The ear cups rotate so that the headphones can lay flat in the included carrying case. Blue states the headband is designed to be tight when you begin using the headphones.

Over time, according to the company, the amount of tension on the headband will loosen up and become more comfortable.My experience with wearing the Satellite headphones matched up to that, with the first few days of use being far too tight and somewhat uncomfortable to wear. After a few days of putting them on and taking them off, the amount of pressure placed on my head has lowered as the tension of the headband was loosened.Overall build quality feels worthy of the $399 price tag. There's nothing cheap-feeling about the headphones. In the boxJason Cipriani/ZDNetInside the box, you'll find a protective carrying case, with a smaller carrying bag. Tucked inside the carrying bag is a microUSB charging cable and a 3 meter, 3.5mm audio cable for listening when Bluetooth isn't an option (when the battery dies, for example).The case itself is big and will take some planning around when traveling, but it's sturdy enough to assure your headphones are protected from accidental bumps when not in use. A quirky experienceJason Cipriani/ZDNetThe Satellite's spec sheet claims a battery life of 24 hours with ANC, and the amp turned off, or 8 hours with both of those features turned on.My experience is that 8 hours is slightly higher than my real world use.

Dolby Satellite Microphones Reviews

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Dolby Satellite Microphone Kit. Dolby Satellite Microphone Kit provides a pair of expansion microphones for Dolby Conference Phone, extending the range of the legendary Dolby audio to more team members. These wired microphones feature 360° audio pickup out to 6.5ft. Dolby Satellite Microphone Kit Features.

I never tested the 24-hour claim, as I don't see the point in paying for headphones with ANC and an amp and not using them.Pressing the 'AMP' or 'ANC' button on the left ear cup will turn the particular feature on or off. However, doing so lacks any audio alert or tone when you are wearing the headphones.Often I had to press the button more than once to try and figure out if I was turning the amp on or off. By registering you become a member of the CBS Interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the,. You agree to receive updates, alerts and promotions from CBS and that CBS may share information about you with our marketing partners so that they may contact you by email or otherwise about their products or services.You will also receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet's Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters.

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