The Atmosphere X-ANS is an ambient noise sensor specifically for use with Ambient Noise Compensation (ANC) and Loud Noise Detection (LND) functionality in the Atmosphere AZM. ANC allows for automatic adjustment of volume within a given zone based on how loud the environment is, and LND monitors noise and can trigger actions based on noise thresholds.We've meticulously developed technology to better solve the installer/user experience by creating advanced DSP algorithms. Our patented data collection technique pairs nicely with our patent-pending automatic ANC by learning from user adjustments at specific noise levels and enables the Atmosphere system to adapt a unique curve for each space. This learning algorithm results in environmental configurations that are worry-free.The AZM can accept up to four X-ANS sensor per zone. And for those installations where privacy is of paramount importance, the X-ANS only sends sensor data back, not audio.Each Atmosphere accessory is a plug-and-play, intelligent device, specifically designed to be approachable and intuitive. The Atmosphere accessory bus allows for up to 8 devices to be connected to a single accessory port, reliably sending audio and data over 1000ft per port.