Revolabs is a developer of innovative wireless microphone solutions for enhancing professional collaboration.  Revolabs products are designed to improve the way that professionals and educators communicate by putting microphones where people need them so that you can hear every word.   Clear speech and natural interaction are the key benefits to using Revolabs wireless microphone solutions,  resulting in more productive and efficient collaboration.

People are now using microphones attached to their personal computer for many applications, such as SKYPE® communications, speech recognition software, or podcasting.  Most training courses or distance learning applications also require a microphone.   A wireless microphone is much easier to use as it allows the user to walk around a room without being tethered to the PC.    

Both the Revolabs xTag USB Wireless Microphone and the Revolabs Solo Single Channel Wireless Microphone connect to the PC through the USB port.  The choice depends on whether the home office is being used by just one person or if two or more people are based out of the home office and need to collaborate with others on a conference call.   The Solo Single Channel allows the use of either a lapel wearable wireless microphone or a tabletop microphone which is more commonly used for a conference call. 

Either one of the above Revolabs Wireless Microphones plugs into the USB port and installs immediately as it does not  require any device drivers or other software.  The Revolabs microphones have a rechargeable battery that provides eight hours of talk time after each full charge. Each microphone has a Mute button, and the ability to plug in an earpiece to hear the audio directly in the wearer’s ear.

What applications do you forsee in 2009 that will increase the need for a wireless microphone in a home office?  

The onslaught of desktop video-conferencing applications, such as those offered by  Vidyo, IOComm or OOVOO are going to drive the need for a quality camera and microphone in every home office.   These guys are enabling high quality video conferencing over public internet without the need for gobs of bandwidth.   It will allow anyone with access to the internet to collaborate as if they were in the same room, but saves travel time and cost and is more environmentally friendly.   Certainly podcasting and blogging are becoming mainstream platforms for information sharing across all industries and professions.   As the technology continues to improve, we expect more rapid adoption of voice recognition software applications like Dragon Naturally Speaking from Nuance and MacSpeech Dictate from Macspeech.

What other applications are common for a wireless microphone?

Skype and VoIP phone capabilities through a PC are driving the needs for a high quality microphone for audio input.  All of these applications are ideal for a wireless microphone as the user can move about freely as he/she works,  without needing to dawn a headset.    Revolabs Wireless Microphones are extremely comfortable and simple to use as they do not require the user to wear an awkward transmitter/battery  pack like those found on conventional wireless microphones.    The light weight, small form factor of the Revolabs microphones allow for natural mobility and freedom of movement that promotes productivity and more engaging communication between parties.

No, Revolabs Wireless Microphones operate at 1.92 GHz and have the ability to find an unoccupied frequency automatically.  There are a few home products that also operate in that same frequency, but you would need many of those products in the same space to interfere with our microphone.

Collaboration software and hardware is evolving at a rapid pace and we are staying on the leading edge, so stay tuned for the next Revolabs products.