Summary of Soundlazer SNAP – The Directional Parametric Speaker
The Soundlazer SNAP is a lower-cost directional parametric speaker that projects audio via an ultrasonic carrier wave into a narrow beam, so only listeners directly in front hear the sound while those off to the sides hear little or nothing. It’s a follow-up to the creator’s Kickstarter project offering an affordable way to explore directional audio technology.
Parts used in the Soundlazer SNAP:
- Soundlazer SNAP directional parametric speaker unit
- Ultrasonic transducer array
- Audio input connection (for source device)
- Power supply or battery input
- Mounting hardware
- Enclosure/housing
The Soundlazer directional audio project is the follow-up to my initial and highly successful project on Kickstarter. During my efforts to reduce the price of this incredible technology, I created the Soundlazer “Snap” to enable supporters to discover fresh options in directional audio.
Directional speaker systems such as the Soundlazer are known as parametric speakers. Ultrasonic carrier waves are utilized to send audio to listeners in a concentrated sound beam similar to light emitted by a laser. In general, only the individual positioned in front of a parametric speaker is able to hear the audio that is being transmitted. Individuals located on either side of the directional audio source experience minimal or no auditory output.
For more detail: Soundlazer SNAP – The Directional Parametric Speaker
- What is the Soundlazer SNAP?
The Soundlazer SNAP is a lower-cost directional parametric speaker for exploring directional audio. - How does the Soundlazer SNAP project sound?
It projects audio using an ultrasonic carrier wave into a concentrated sound beam so only those directly in front hear it. - Can people beside the speaker hear the audio?
Individuals located on either side of the directional audio source experience minimal or no auditory output. - Is the Soundlazer SNAP related to a previous product?
Yes, it is the follow-up to the creator's initial Kickstarter directional audio project. - Why was the Snap created?
It was created to reduce the price of directional audio technology and enable more people to discover directional audio options. - What technology does the Soundlazer SNAP use?
It uses parametric speaker technology with ultrasonic carrier waves.
