23 Apr, 2021
DSP Concepts launched TalkTogether, a fully-integrated solution focused on human-to-human communication. The new module for Audio Weaver allows brands to instantly add voice comms to any device – from a conference room speaker, to a gaming soundbar to a connected exercise device and more. Given the numerous possibilities, DSP Concepts is also opening up TalkTogether so developers can customize it to fit their precise needs, offering unprecedented design flexibility.
DSP Concepts’ Audio Weaver platform already powers more than 50M devices for many of the world’s best consumer and automotive brands. With the launch of TalkTogether, the Californian company adds a new trending concept to basically create “intercom” features between voice-enabled or communication-optimized connected devices – an idea that Apple recently explored and highly promoted in its HomePod mini Smart Speaker. TalkTogether joins the nearly 500 market-proven modules available through Audio Weaver, which was specifically designed to accelerate every step of the development process and reduce risk at every turn.
Additionally, product makers can combine TalkTo – DSP Concepts’ voice front end – with TalkTogether to enable voice commands, like setting the volume or ending the call, while on the call. Building with TalkTogether through Audio Weaver allows for rapid integration with any personal, gaming, work, or public communications device. Since Audio Weaver is hardware agnostic and can be deploy in all the most popular processing platforms and hardware, this allows brands to explore many different possibilities to connect different classes, from wearables to smart home products.
From being on-the-go with a Bluetooth puck speaker to taking a meeting in the boardroom, TalkTogether can address nearfield to far field voice calls in the new hybrid global workplace.
Additionally, in a departure from traditional audio IP, DSP Concepts has actually opened up TalkTogether so developers can adjust the module to meet their precise needs.
DSP Concepts CEO Chin Beckmann notes the ample market opportunity for TalkTogether and the value of opening it up for developers: “Whether you’re designing a smart exercise machine that lets people talk to their friends, or a soundbar that delivers clear, long-range voice for Zoom meetings and Xbox gaming sessions, the power and value of voice has never been more evident. Unfortunately, product makers are often reliant on black-box third party voice solutions to deliver high quality experiences. With TalkTogether, we remove that risk and complexity, open the black box so designers can customize every part of their design, and allow them to quickly bring their innovations to market.”
TalkTogether is also Alexa Calling, Messaging and Announcements (ACM) certified, removing yet another common barrier for bringing voice designs to market. DSP Concepts is also promising to announce further industry standard conferencing platform certifications in the next several months.
Primary components that make up TalkTogether include microphone arrays, direction of arrival (DoA), beamforming, VAD, noise reduction, de-reverb, AEC, residual echo cancellation, Tx and Rx AGCs and reduction of external noises such as keyboard clicks.
DSP Concepts CTO Paul Beckmann emphasizes how the launch of TalkTogether further advances the company’s mission to simplify audio development and accelerate time to market for innovative products...
