Audio Radar Launches, Enabling Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gamers to 'See the Sound' in Video Games

TheLostSwede · Jan 2, 2024

Airdrop Gaming is excited to announce that their innovative Audio Radar is now in production and shipping. This groundbreaking product is set to enhance gaming for everyone, especially the deaf and hard of hearing community. Experience Audio Radar at CES 2024 at booth #60704, Eureka Park, Venetian.

Audio Radar is a unique accessory that transforms game sounds into visual signals. This allows players to 'see the sound', creating an inclusive gaming experience. It's ideal for deaf and hard of hearing gamers, visualizing key sounds like footsteps and alerts. Audio Radar works with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, making games more accessible and enjoyable for all.

Tim Murphy, Founder and CEO of Airdrop Gaming, says, "We're thrilled to introduce Audio Radar to gamers. Our goal is to make gaming accessible for everyone. We invite you to try it at CES 2024."

Audio Radar is easy to use, with plug-and-play compatibility and customizable features like sensitivity and light behavior. It's a versatile addition to any gaming setup.

As we start shipping Audio Radar, we invite gamers, tech lovers, industry experts, and media to our CES 2024 booth. Here, you can demo Audio Radar and see its impact on gaming.

"We're eager for people to try Audio Radar at CES 2024," adds Murphy. "It's a chance to see how we're making gaming more inclusive and immersive. Visit us at Booth 60704, Eureka Park, Venetian, to see gaming's future."

Airdrop Gaming's presence at CES 2024 is a big step in our mission to improve gaming for everyone. With Audio Radar shipping, we're set to impact the gaming world and beyond.

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JasBC · Jan 2, 2024

Nice for those hard of hearing, just hope they aren't going to be dimed and quartered to hell for it.

ZoneDymo · Jan 2, 2024

yeah that is cool, good stuff

ymdhis · Jan 2, 2024

I'd just get a subwoofer with a 16 inch driver. It can double as a chair and you could definitely "feel" the sound.

Solaris17 · Jan 2, 2024

Idk about these light bars, but some games have this built in. I have used it before when RMAing headsets. It’s really useful and when implemented well works great. I’m glad someone is working on a more universal (not game specific solution. Hopefully it doesn’t suck or they are just targeting the “gamer RGB aesthetic” because they could make boat loads if they made an actual aid device.

TheLostSwede · Jan 2, 2024

Solaris17 said:
Idk about these light bars, but some games have this built in. I have used it before when RMAing headsets. It’s really useful and when implemented well works great. I’m glad someone is working on a more universal (not game specific solution. Hopefully it doesn’t suck or they are just targeting the “gamer RGB aesthetic” because they could make boat loads if they made an actual aid device.

P4-630 · Jan 2, 2024

I already got myself a Philips ambilight tv....

KrazyT · Jan 2, 2024

Seems a very good product.
A single bar cost 38 € and the starter kit (everything + 6 light bars) 370 €

TheLostSwede · Jan 2, 2024

P4-630 said:
I already got myself a Philips ambilight tv....

These two are not the same.

maxfly · Jan 2, 2024

Sounds like an amazing product. If true to its marketing I'm really impressed.

R-T-B · Jan 2, 2024

ymdhis said:
I'd just get a subwoofer with a 16 inch driver. It can double as a chair and you could definitely "feel" the sound.

Neighbors will love that.

TheDeeGee · Jan 2, 2024

Dunno man, i'd go crazy with those lights flashing my eyes.

SOAREVERSOR · Jan 3, 2024

TheDeeGee said:
Dunno man, i'd go crazy with those lights flashing my eyes.

Can we make non RGB and LED stuff to save people from seizures?

Cr4zy · Jan 3, 2024

It sounds cool but knowing how hard it is to hear the sounds I'm supposed to hear without being deaf this thing is either going to be magic or flawed.

gAnymede · Jan 4, 2024

Have been waiting for a product like this since I have moderate unilateral hearing loss on one ear. Too bad the controller unit only has HDMI In. ~~Doesn't seem like it's possible to integrate with my Genelec speakers connected through a USB audio interface via AES/EBU.~~

Edit: It seems it's possible to integrate this product into my setup by using Voicemeeter.

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Audio Radar Launches, Enabling Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gamers to 'See the Sound' in Video Games

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