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Chapter 476 Xiaoai Company's Technical Reserves (23, Ask for a Recommendation Ticket and a Monthly Ticket)

These smart speakers produced by Xiao Ai Company are very different from the multifunctional Bluetooth speakers Dai Yuni bought for Yang Qian as a gift.

The biggest difference is not in the design, but in the AI ​​core designed by Yang Yan—Classmate Xiao Ai.

A smart speaker means that it can solve many problems not only in music. You can use such a smart hub with voice communication and even a screen to control other smart devices at home and provide convenience for life.

However, in the early days, the smart speaker had a small and beautiful design tendency, emphasizing its sense of technology, and other unnecessary functions were removed by subtraction, so it looks similar to a small Bluetooth speaker, at most there is one more Screen.

The current situation is a bit different. The original design concept of smart speakers lacks the breath of life and the freshness that can attract young people. Naturally, some additions are needed to seek breakthroughs.

"Of course we have a smart speaker that can play records. You see, Xiao Dai, this is our record-style lyrics speaker. It is also the second generation product we launched this year. The appearance is not much different from the first generation. It is all about appearance. Like a vinyl record case standing up."

Lei Zhentian excitedly led Dai Yuni and Yang Qian to a row of three record-looking smart speakers.

"But in fact, we have made a lot of improvements. For example, we are no longer just the most classic black and red color scheme, but also added two color schemes of white and black gold-plated. Among them, the gold-plated one is a tribute to Voyager [-]. The gilded brass record that I carried!"

"Another example is this screen. The latest mirror display technology makes it whiter than the screen and blacker with more texture, bringing a more realistic floating display effect. At the same time, the decoration of the vinyl record we originally popped up, In fact, we have now added the function of CD playback. After the vinyl record is ejected, there will be a groove here, and the CD record can be inserted here.”

Originally, Dai Yuni was very interested in the first black and red smart speaker, and thought it looked very beautiful, and it would be suitable for Yang Qian or his father's study, but after hearing it, she knew that it could only play CDs. Instead of a vinyl record as the appearance shows, she can't help being a little disappointed.

"Brother Lei? Why can't it play vinyl records? Doesn't it look like a vinyl record when it pops up? If it can be made, it is to replace the real vinyl record and play the music inside. Wouldn't that be better? okay?"

Dai Yuni was not bored in her heart, and asked directly.

However, before Lei Zhentian had to mention this question, Yang Qian thought of the problem.

"Simply replacing shouldn't work, right? Vinyl records and CDs actually have different principles. One is a mechanical signal and the other is a digital signal. The digital signal is relatively easy to transmit to the speakers of the speaker and play it. The mechanical signal of the vinyl record has to pass through Cartridge conversion. Moreover, the playing environment of vinyl records is actually quite harsh, and playing them vertically may cause relatively large damage to the records!"

Yang Qian analyzed two factors that are not suitable for replacing with vinyl records.

However, this is only Yang Qian's superficial understanding.

Yang Yan raised a palm and explained to Yang Qian and Dai Yuni:

"In fact, there are record players on the market that play vertically. Although they are not completely vertical, they have a certain angle of inclination. We didn't make smart speakers for vinyl records before, not because of the technical obstacles mentioned by Yang Qian. Technically In fact, we can find ways to overcome and solve the problem. The problem is that the audience of this function of vinyl record is relatively narrow, the sales volume is not high, and if we create it, if its frequency of use is not high, it will be easier to affect our brand. Word of mouth in the hearts of users."

This is true, vinyl records are like tapes, too few people use them.

In fact, CD records are rarely used by people, but in recent years, with the recovery of music audiences, many people choose to buy CD records to support their favorite singers, especially folk and rock, so the niche CD records can still support It's not a small sales volume.

Therefore, Xiaoai Company thought of adopting the form of increasing the quantity without increasing the price, so as to give users a reason to upgrade to the new model.

"However, it is not impossible to consider designing one or two smart speakers with the function of playing vinyl records!"

Lei Zhentian suddenly said beside him.

Both Yang Qian and Yang Yan looked at Lei Zhentian in unison, very surprised.

Both of them are more technical, but one is music technology and the other is technology technology.

"The market for vinyl records is indeed small, very small, but it is a market that should not be ignored. What kind of people will play vinyl records? First of all, it must be music enthusiasts, right? Then there are For those who need to display and collect, vinyl records are no different from antiques in their eyes.”

What Lei Zhentian said made Dai Yuni nod incessantly.

Unfortunately, what Lei Zhentian said happened to hit Yang Qian and her father, Comrade Lao Dai.
Dai Zhenhong still has both. Although he has no need for exhibitions, he has a hobby of collecting, and listening to music is also a hobby. However, he is not the kind of enthusiast who likes to study, but an audiophile who has too much money to burn.

"These two types have a remarkable feature, that is, they have a strong purchasing power! They are willing to spend money on vinyl records, and naturally they will also spend money on our smart speakers with the function of playing vinyl records! Then this market, for As far as we are concerned, it is also necessary to take it down!"

Lei Zhentian feels that this market is not just a simple consumer level, it can even rise to the level of luxury goods. People with high spending power must have high requirements for appearance, performance, and sound quality!
"So, like our vinyl record-style smart speaker, and this mural-style large smart speaker, it is necessary to improve!"

When Lei Zhentian said this, he had already asked his assistant to close the door, and even screened out irrelevant personnel to prevent the content of the conversation from leaking out.

You know, their brainstorming this time is related to Xiao Ai's new product design ideas for next year!
Definitely not this year.
"Is this mural also a smart speaker? Wow! Brother Lei, your company's products are really cool. Just now I really thought it was just a mural. Then, the mural like Van Gogh's sunflower over there is also a smart speaker. gone?"

Dai Yuni was really amazed this time. How much brain power does it take to design a mural-style smart speaker?

"That's right! This mural speaker is also the latest model of our Xiaoai company, and it is also our flagship new product this year. It not only uses our company's new product, a paper-like screen, which can simulate real ambient light, allowing users to stand You can watch it like standing in front of a real oil painting in front of it. You can also choose a variety of built-in classical paintings through our App, and even other custom-made works by other art authors. At the same time, it can also be played when playing music. Provide more interesting and customized lyrics and background special effects!"

Lei Zhentian introduced it with some pride.

Of course, the playback effect is even more amazing, but Lei Zhentian doesn't need to repeat these. Since his company bought the audio factory, the sound quality of the speakers has been at the top level in the industry.

"I like this one! Brother Lei, when will you officially release this one?"

Dai Yuni couldn't put it down just by looking at it.

"Haha, the official release is on the day of the press conference, but if you want it, we have it in stock for you to take back! Xiao Dai, how many do you want?"

Lei Zhentian laughed.

"It has to be counted carefully. We need one for the place where we live in Yangcheng, one for the place where we live in Beijing, one for the place where Shanghai lives, and then the company can also hang it. We also have to give it away. This mural speaker is for my dad. , you can give it to a friend!"

Dai Yuni can see that she likes this mural speaker very much.

"So much? Then we have to arrange a truck for you to pick up the goods from our warehouse!"

Lei Zhentian made a joke, and everyone laughed.

　Don't worry, this chapter is just foreshadowing. In the next chapter, let's see what big things Yang Yan wants to lead Yang Qian to do!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)