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Digital Signal Processing - this describes a technique that can provide better sound experience. DSP can be used to mitigate echo, unequal call levels, anti-startle from sudden increases in amplitude, and acoustic shock from prolonged exposure to high amplitude - used in the FreeMate DW770 wireless

Earloop

A headset wearing style where a loop is used to secure the headset to the users ear.

Echo

Interference experienced in the background of a conversation over a device that sounds like an actual echo.

Ergonomics

The science of "Human Engineering". How a product can allow a user to function in a way that will have less wear on their body. For instance, telephone headsets make good ergonomic sense, due to less twisting of the spine and neck.

Handset

The device which the user picks up when answering calls. This unit is held to the ear.

Amplifier

Allows better sound control over the volume of sound in the headset device.

Artifacts

Any bits that get dropped during signal transmission that may cause pops and ticks in the resulting sound.

Binaural

Describes a headset that will cover both ears. See also Monaural.

Bluetooth

Is a wireless communication language that allows devices to talk to one another via a wireless connection. For example, in the case of headsets, a Bluetooth Headset can connect with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone so the user can talk without using wires.

CAS

Call Accounting System, software based to work with TVRS

Convertible

A headset that can switch between Monaural and Over The Ear.

Corded

A device which requires wires to connect and operate.

DECT

DECT stands for “Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephony”, which is a type of wireless technology used in certain FreeMate, Plantronics and Jabra headsets. It is designed not to interfere with other electronic devices around it, and to provide better signal security.

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