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To: Gone Fishing who wrote (2207)	7/16/1998 12:00:00 PM
From: Greg Thornton	Respond to of 2775

Here it is: biz.yahoo.com Greg

To: Gone Fishing who wrote (2207)	7/16/1998 12:05:00 PM
From: Henry Volquardsen	Respond to of 2775

BALTIMORE RAVENS ORGANIZATION PURCHASES NCTI PROACTIVE 7/16/98 10:25 Headsets for Security and Vendor Personnel Business/Technology Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998-- Active Noise Reduction Technology Improves Intelligibility of Communications Noise Cancellation Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCTI) today announced that the Baltimore Ravens Organization will outfit its entire security staff as well as vendor personnel with ProActive(TM) headsets. The headsets utilize "Anti-Noise" technology to electronically reduce low-frequency background noise that masks speech intelligibility. Low frequency noise, generated by engines, motors, fans, or a roaring stadium crowd, is a scientifically-proven detriment to speech intelligibility. This phenomenon, known as the "upward spread of masking" has been demonstrated in many studies. Therefore, in an arena or stadium setting, it is very difficult to understand radio communications unless the background noise is electronically reduced. "The ProActive headset delivers the most intelligible communications of any headset we've tried," said Jobie Waldt, Assistant Facilities Director Baltimore Ravens. "The noise cancellation at the ear makes all the difference and we are pleased to provide this technology to our personnel who often transmit and receive crucial information." The ProActive headset features active noise reduction (ANR), which is the electronic coupling of a noise wave with its exact mirror image to cancel the noise. A microphone in each earpiece of the headset senses background noise at the user's ear. That information is sent to an electronic controller where an "anti-noise" wave is generated and coupled with the offensive noise to cancel it. This technology was originally developed for military and aviation applications where communications are critical. Military and aviation headsets containing this technology cost as much as $1,200. Competitive headsets that are called "noise canceling" refer only to the boom microphone. These headsets clean noise from the speech that is being transmitted through the microphone but don't improve incoming speech intelligibility. The ProActive headset, in addition to providing background noise cancellation at the ear, also features a high-quality noise canceling boom microphone. Noise Cancellation Technologies, Inc. has extensive expertise in the area of headsets and is the creator of many high-performance active noise reduction headset lines for a variety of consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The company is a leading technology developer specializing in the utilization of sound and signal waves to reduce noise, improve signal-to-noise ratio and enhance sound quality. For more information, refer to the Company's World Wide Web site at nct-active.com ProActive is a trademark of Noise Cancellation Technologies. --30--jl/ny* csm CONTACT: Noise Cancellation Technologies Inc., Stamford Joanna Lipper, 203/961-0500 ext. 386 Fax: 203/348-4106 KEYWORD: CONNECTICUT INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com