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Catchbox, creators of the world's first throwable microphone, have partnered with Polygiene® to create an antimicrobial cover for its wireless microphones. Both the Catchbox cover fabric and microphone foam cap are treated with Polygiene ViralOff™, which reduces micro-organisms on the material by over 99%*, which means that the material will be self-cleaning, in regards to microbes.
This solution comes at a time when in-person events are making a tentative return, hybrid work models are peaking in popularity, and schools are making precautionary preparations in case hybrid instruction becomes necessary. As such, AV technology plays an essential role in connecting on-site participants with those joining remotely. Since on-site participation typically takes place in groups, it is crucial that epidemiological risks are minimized and anxieties around using shared items – alleviated. This is the shared goal of Catchbox and Polygiene.
“Catchbox was designed to bring people together and allow everyone to speak up and share their ideas,” the company states. “When we learned about Polygiene ViralOff, we knew it would be the perfect solution for the soft covers and foam used on our throwable wireless microphones. The treatment means anybody can continue to use Catchbox with complete peace of mind and focus on sharing what matters with their colleagues and classmate”, Mikelis Studers, Catchbox CEO and Co-founder concludes.
“This project is unique and shows the added value our antimicrobial technologies can give to a piece of technology intended for shared use. We see significant potential as this kind of products will be in high demand as society starts to open up. And we are happy to start working with this exciting and innovative brand”, says Haymo Strubel, VP of Commercial Operations EMEA Polygiene.
All versions of the Catchbox throwable wireless microphone use the same soft cover design, and covers and microphone foam caps will now be treated with Polygiene ViralOff, with the first products featuring the technology due to be available in September. The cover fabric is treated with Polygiene ViralOff during production, which makes the antimicrobial technology durable and always-on, without affecting the Catchbox’s dirt- and water-repellent properties.
Polygiene ViralOff was developed as an answer to the acute situation of the Corona pandemic but could be a long-term solution that enhances hygiene and protection factors of treated material.
Catchbox, creators of the world’s first throwable microphone, is a pioneer in the field of intuitive AV technology. Its products are used by Fortune 500 companies, top educational institutions, and some of the world’s best live events to provide everyone with a chance to share what matters.
