Skullcandy Japan GK will release Skullcandy's first wireless headphones with active noise canceling (ANC) function "Venue" from November 2nd. The price is 19,800 yen (excluding tax).
The "Venue" active noise canceling function has been jointly developed with experts to develop a circuit dedicated to Venue, and it is appealing that it will achieve high sound quality while maintaining the balance of the noise canceling effect. The noise canceling effect is demonstrated by measuring the frequency that cancels the noise with two microphones on the outside and inside of the main unit. It is said that noise reduction below about 70Hz puts pressure on the ears and makes it easy to get tired, and Venue has raised the noise canceling effect especially in the midrange. As a result, the discomfort of the ears due to sound pressure is suppressed, and it is said that it is suitable for long-term use. Equipped with two microphones on the outside and inside of the main unit to measure noise, and also equipped with a "monitor mode" that captures external sound that exerts an effective noise canceling effect. When you press the ANC button on the main unit, you can automatically turn down the volume while playing music and listen to the surrounding sounds. It is also equipped with an "Activate Assistant" that can call the voice assistant of devices such as paired smartphones. You can quickly press a button to activate it and send a map guide or a message to your friends. The inside of the ear pad is designed as ANC, equipped with a power supply and ANC button on the left side, and a volume control button on the right side. Also, the tracking technology of the smart tracker "Tile" is installed for the first time as an audio product. When paired with a smartphone, the app can ring headphones, and even if it is out of the Bluetooth connection range, the location and time of the last disconnection can be displayed on the map of the app. Also, if you press the "Search" button on the app, pairing will be done automatically. The tracking technology of the smart tracker "Tile" is installed for the first time as an audio product. When you press the "Search" button on the app, it is equipped with a φ40mm driver developed exclusively for this unit that automatically pairs. Robust and lightweight design with soft memory foam material for ear pads. The adjustable headband is also equipped with cushions for a better fit. The body color is available in black and white. In addition to black, white is also available. White is equipped with a φ40mm driver developed for Venue that also adopts colors such as enji as an accent. Continuous playback is up to 24 hours when using Bluetooth + ANC, up to 40 hours when using only ANC, and this unit also supports quick charging. It can be used continuously for about 5 hours with a 10-minute charge. The playback frequency band is 20Hz-20KHz, and the impedance is 32Ω. At the new product launch held on October 11th today, I actually tried turning the ANC function on and off without playing music. In the experience space, noise conditions such as voice and music are created like in the city, and when the ANC function is turned on, they are naturally erased, and I was able to realize the natural noise canceling effect without a feeling of oppression.
