iParrot Multimedia Headset, Noise-Cancelling Stereo

For speech recognition and computer applications

Product Information

Quality voice recognition hardware for the Macintosh is here!  Macsense has teamed up with voice recognition leader, VXI, to provide a new line of headsets that will change the way you interact with your computer. 

The iParrott uses cutting-edge technology to provide the clearest voice recognition system currently available to Mac users at an affordable price. With its high-quality electret microphone and superior noise- canceling technology, the iParrott offers vocal distortion rates that are five times lower than competing headsets. This means speech comes across loud and clear. 

The iParrott's ratcheted headband adjusts to provide a comfortable fit, and a flexible microphone boom lets users position the microphone in the most optimal location. The lexan plastic headset is durable without compromising the headset's attractive look and feel.  

Product Features

• Plug and Play installation
• Featuring VXI Parrott Translator technology for maximum speech recognition performance
• Stereo earphones with L/R volume adjust
• Superior noise canceling microphone performance
• Includes iParrott Translator
• Flexible gooseneck mic boom (retains precise position)
• Quick-disconnect freedom feature
• Fully-adjustable headband for maximum comfort
• Special Apple Microphone jack
• "Press to Mute" button
• Translucent stylish casing

Product Specification

Transmit Specifications:

• Microphone:  Noise canceling electret
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio:  greater than 50 dB
• Ambient Noise Suppression: 13 dB @ 1 kHz
• Output impedance:  usually 2.2 k Ohms
• Sensitivity: -50 dB @ 1 kHz (defined 1" from talk-side, 82 dB SPL)
• Frequency response: 100 Hz to 6.3 kHz, optimized for voice
• Operating Current: 300 ?A max
• Operating Voltage:  1.0 V DC min to 20 V DC max

Receive Specifications:

• Speaker:  Dynamic; 36 mm diameter
• SPL:  90 db @ 1 kHz, 0.22 V input
• Impedance: 32 Ohms
• Frequency response: 100 Hz to 6.3 kHz
• Rated input power: 10 mW continuous, 100 mW peak

Mechanical Specifications:

• Cables:  Spiral shielded construction with polyethelene insulation and PVC jacket
• Mic:  Apple special 3.5 mm plug which is fully compatible with the Plain Talk ports
• Speaker:  3.5 mm stereo plug
• Mic Boom:  Flexible wound construction and polyolefin jacket, with positioning compliance; swivels 270°
• Headband: Lexan plastic and #316 stainless steel ratchet positioning