Sennheiser provides audio module to Google's own smartphone "Ara"

German long-established audio equipment makerSennheiserHowever, Google's led parts rebranding homemade smartphone "AraWe will officially join the project. With that, it seems that Ara will be able to make your own smartphone for Hidefu audio.

Sennheiser shows two audio module concepts for Google Project Ara - AraPrototype.com - Google Project Ara News and Community
http://www.araprototype.com/news/sennheiser-finally-introduces-their-audio-modules/

Project Ara will include Sennheiser audio modules - Tech Gadget Central
http://techgadgetcentral.com/2015/03/01/project-ara-will-include-sennheiser-audio-modules/

We promptly proposed module re-classification smartphone project and are now joining the Ara projectPhoneblocksThis is the movie the team is talking about from the developer about two types of audio modules for Ara by visiting the San Francisco office of Sennheiser.

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Sennheiser's San Francisco office is researching and developing audio devices and software using new technologies.


Therefore, it seems that the development of Ara module is led by San Francisco office, not in home country Germany.


Sennheiser design engineer Reims Reyhart was sympathizing with the idea of ​​modular smartphone Phoneblocks.


The idea that I can make my own really wanted terminal by rearranging the module is perfect for users who want higher quality audio performance for smartphones and I felt that it is necessary to respond to user's request as Sennheiser.


One of Sennheiser's module concepts for Ara is "Amphon"


The most demanded of the Phoneblocks community is "HD audioIt was said that it was. Many people are looking for high-quality audio performance even on smartphones.


Amphon is such a design.


Amphon adopts chip for energy efficient high-grade amplifier.


Mike earphone jack is pretty stuck. By adopting high quality parts to reduce noise, we are trying to realize low noise and clear sound levels that musicians can bring in song ideas or journalists use for interviews.


Furthermore, it is equipped with a dedicated low latency digital signal processor. It is said to achieve input and output of high-quality sound.


Also, we plan to release dedicated audio customization software so that users can pursue their favorite sounds.


Another module concept of Sennheiser is "PROTEUS"


PROTEUS is the start point where "Would like to have two earphone jacks so that you can listen to music with two people" is the starting point.


"Then, let's make that wish come true," Sennheiser is developing a module PROTEUS with two audio jacks.


Because it is a microphone and earphone jack, you can respond not only to listening to music by two people but also to requests to capture sound from different directions.


As well-established audio equipment manufacturers also participated in module development, it seems to say that "freedom degree" of Ara smartphone is increasing more and more.