HEAD acoustics
Germany
About HEAD acoustics
Founded in 1986 by Prof. Dr. Klaus Genuit, HEAD acoustics GmbH is a world-leading company in measuring and analyzing sound and vibration, setting standards in voice and audio quality testing. Headquartered in Herzogenrath near Aachen, Germany, the company employs over 300 people across its headquarters and eight international subsidiaries in China, France, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. HEAD acoustics serves telecommunications, automotive, IT, household appliances, and acoustic environment protection sectors with integrated acoustic solutions, artificial head measurement systems, binaural recording systems, and NVH simulation tools. The company has received global acclaim for pioneering hardware and software development in speech and audio quality measurement and optimization, with employees from over 36 countries contributing to continuous R&D expansion.
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HEAD acoustics Introduces Complete Bluetooth LE Audio Testing Solution
HEAD acoustics unveiled a Bluetooth LE Audio testing solution, integrating Unicast and Auracast technologies for reliable acoustic measurements using the LC3 codec.
The labCORE hardware extension and software modules, coreBT2LE-Auracast and coreBT2LE-Unicast, support modular configurations and scalable capabilities.
Advanced test features include PBP/BAP for Auracast streams, CSIP/CSIS for synchronized audio streaming, and VCP for volume control analysis.
HEAD acoustics PreSense Drive: Advanced Software for Vehicle Interior Sound Simulation
HEAD acoustics introduces PreSense Drive, an advanced software solution for realistic vehicle interior sound simulation.
PreSense Drive utilizes binaural playback technology for immersive sound experiences on headphones, loudspeakers, and vibration exciters.
The software supports HMI, ASD, and ADAS design requirements, offering seamless integration with existing vehicle simulators.
HEAD acoustics Unveils ACQUA v6.2.100 with Enhanced Distortion Analytics
HEAD acoustics introduces ACQUA v6.2.100:** The new release enhances speech and audio quality measurement, featuring novel distortion analysis tools and improved analysis options.
Speech-Based Distortion Measure:** ACOPT 41 leverages ETSI standard TS 104 063 for voice signal distortion measurement, overcoming limitations in artificial test signal filtration.
Enhanced MDAQS Framework:** MDAQS 2.0 includes variants tailored for headphones (ACOPT 40) and automotive systems (MDAQS Car), offering robust audio quality evaluation metrics.
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