Qualcomm announced that it has supported Snapdragon Sound as an ultra-low power wireless audio platform at MWC Barcelona 2022, which opened in Spain on February 28, local time. Both have started shipping samples, and the on-board products are expected to appear in the second half of 2022.
Achieves 20% lower power consumption and 25% lower latency than conventional platforms. It also supports LE Audio defined in Bluetooth 5.3. While achieving low power consumption, the computing power has been doubled from the previous generation.
The biggest feature is that 44.1kHz / 16bit, CD quality audio transmission is possible. It also supports 96kHz / 24bit high resolution Bluetooth transmission. In addition, you can use 68ms ultra-low latency and in-game chat in gaming mode. For creators, stereo recording with fully wireless earphones will also be possible.
It also supports audio sharing and broadcasting. It is also equipped with more seamless multi-point connection switching and more powerful 3rd generation adaptive active noise canceling (ANC). In addition to enhancing noise canceling performance, the 3rd generation ANC is said to "intelligently" respond to wind, howling, and individual wearing conditions, in addition to capturing external sound that sounds more natural and low power consumption. ..
The new platform with these features will give audio OEMs more flexibility in device customization, he said.
The company's James Chapman said, "We can leverage the Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, and the newly announced 7800 subsystem, Snapdragon Sound technology, to provide the ultimate wireless sound experience, for example, lossless audio. In addition to being realized for the first time, it is possible to add to the earphones a game mode that enables in-game chat with ultra-low latency, and a content recording function with stereo sound that brings great value to a new generation of creators. "
"In addition, these platforms also integrate adaptive noise cancellation into a dedicated hardware block, which should significantly improve the noise cancellation capability of any earphone."
In response to this announcement, Jabra's SVP of Global Marketing, Calum MacDougall, said, "Qualcomm's technology can be leveraged in products that deliver a unique sound experience, such as Jabra's Elite series, in multiple segments. It will shape the future of completely wireless. " In addition, vivo and Mi Smartphone have also announced comments welcoming the latest platform.