BOHEMIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andrea Electronics Corporation (OTCBB: ANDR) today announces the participation of their boom-free USB SuperBeam™ headsets in the 2011 annual WIRED Store in Times Square, Friday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 24.
As part of WIRED’s interactive showcase, consumers will have the chance to experience the latest in PC headset/headphone technology through an interactive demonstration of Andrea’s New SuperBeam boom-less USB headsets. Through an automated demonstration, consumers will be able to hear firsthand the high-definition audio playback, as well as how easy it is to make 3D surround sound HD audio recordings with the SuperBeam headsets.
“We are excited to give consumers the full SuperBeam experience in this year’s WIRED Store,” says Doug Andrea, president of Andrea Electronics Corporation. “Participating in the WIRED interactive showcase is a truly exceptional opportunity, and we believe that with the growth of VoIP calling, video creation, multiplayer gaming and voice recognition software, the introduction of our SuperBeam family couldn’t come at a better time.”
Made available to consumers in September, 2011, the SuperBeam™ headsets have been well-received, with enthusiastic reviews from the New York Times Tech Talk, TMCnet, USA Today, the Gadget Guy, the Mac Observer and many more. The Mac Observer said, "The sound is clear, the bass is solid, and conversations are crisp," while Robin, from Living in Digital Times called the SuperBeam headsets a “real breakthrough device.” For a full list of reviews, please visit andreaelectronics.com/productreviews.html.
Available in two models, SuperBeam™ Buds (SB-205 ear buds), a 2012 CES Innovation award honoree, and SuperBeam™ Phones (SB-405 on-ear headphones), come in black or white and retail for $129.95 and $149.95, respectively. To use your SuperBeam™ headset on your smart phone, Andrea also offers a Mobile Adapter cable ($9.95). The SuperBeam headsets are now available online at shop.andreaelectronics.com and at Adorama, J&R Music, Datavision, Electronic Expo, Focus Camera, Tiger Direct, Best Buy.com, Amazon.com, 101Phones.com, TheSoundProfessional.com, BeachAudio.com, Newegg.com, Abe’s of Maine and B&H Photo Video & Pro Audio.
About Andrea Electronics
Andrea Electronics Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio technologies and equipment for enhancing applications requiring high performance quality voice input. The company's patented Digital Super Directional Array (DSDA™), patented PureAudio™ and patented EchoStop™ far-field microphone technologies enhance a wide range of audio products to eliminate background noise and ensure the optimum performance of voice applications. Visit Andrea Electronics' website at www.AndreaElectronics.com or call 1-800 442-7787.
An American Innovator
SuperBeam headsets are the latest innovation from Andrea Electronics, an American-owned business since 1934. In the early 50’s, Andrea was among the very first elite U.S. television manufacturers. In the 60’s the company designed the capsule’s intercom communication system used in the first manned Mercury space flight and military intercoms for F16 fighter jets and helicopters. In 1998 Andrea pioneered microphone array technology, which has become a standard for hands free VoIP communication embedding its advanced noise cancellation technology into millions of computers being produced by global manufactures such as Dell (NASDAQ: DELL), and HP (NYSE: HPQ).
About WIRED
WIRED is the first word on how ideas and innovation are changing the world. Each month in the magazine and every day online, our editors deliver a glimpse into the future of business, culture, innovation, and science. AdWeek named WIRED to its 2011 Hot List and made WIRED it’s first-ever “Magazine of the Decade” in 2010. It was named to Advertising Age’s A-List in 2010, received three National Magazine Awards for general excellence in 2005, 2007, and 2009, and was nominated for a National Magazine Award for Magazine of the Year in 2011. Wired.com was named 2009’s Best Magazine Website by AdWeek, Best News, Business & Finance Website in 2009 by MPA Digital, and was a 2011 National Magazine Award for Digital Media “General Excellence” finalist. WIRED and Wired.com reach more than 14 million readers each month. Visit www.wired.com for more information. For more information on the 2011 WIRED Store, including a full list of products and events, please visit www.wired.com/store or visit the store tab via Facebook at www.facebook.com/wired. Follow on Twitter @WIREDInsider and use the hashtag #wiredstore.