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Anti-collision boom microphone

Some users need this ...
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There is a problem for some headset users, who persistently hit their boom microphone with their beverage mug, causing not only embarrassment to themselves but irritation and potential temporary deafness to others.

Therefore BorgCo Audio Engineering Division has designed and developed a headset with a powered, agile boom microphone incorporating a proximity sensor.

When something is detected approaching the microphone, the boom is rapidly "flicked" clear of the object, and the audio is muted. When the object is removed, after a short delay the process is reversed.

Eye protection advised. BorgCo are not liable for any injury and/or sight loss arising from the use of this equipment.

8th of 7, Jan 14 2021

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       //boom is rapidly "flicked" clear//   

       No det cord in my face, thank you. Not after last time.
pertinax, Jan 14 2021
  

       Just "teething troubles". Fixed now. Probably.   

       (Sorry about the teeth by the way. Hopefully the dentures aren't too uncomfortable ?)
8th of 7, Jan 14 2021
  

       I haven't asked them.
pertinax, Jan 14 2021
  

       ... which would allow implementation of an additional "video cut" feature when the impulse to nostril excavation becomes irresistible ...
8th of 7, Jan 14 2021
  

       The sensible solution would be a volume amplification limit on the mic response for low frequencies. But that's almost as boring as my job.
RayfordSteele, Jan 14 2021
  
      
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