Leon Speakers launched Cove, a new desktop accessory that claims to enhance the overall work experience. Cove’s adjustable diffused lighting, sound-dampening felt interior and personalizable magnetic surface are “meticulously designed to improve focus and privacy while reducing ambient noise and eye strain — all under the ultra-flattering glow of webcam-friendly lighting.” It is built to house any tablet, laptop or monitor up to 27 inches, including the new Apple Studio Display.

Natural LED bias backlighting by American Lighting comes with remote-adjustable color temperature and brightness, while Cove’s antimicrobial recycled TURF felt interior reduces ambient noise and elevates privacy, even in a crowded room. Cove’s precision-engineered steel is manufactured in the USA, and its sustainably sourced engineered Baltic Birch shelf is finished in Leon’s own workshop.

Leon is partnering with Logitech and Shure to launch Cove on the crowdfunding site, Indiegogo — offering a variety of professional conference-ready bundles.

The Indiegogo campaign is also Leon’s first foray into crowdfunding as a way to expand outside the audiovisual industry and build organic widespread interest. The Cove pre-launch campaign is expected to debut on June 6, with live ordering opening up on June 30.

Leon is guaranteeing fulfillment of all campaign packages, including a variety of discounted bundles:

• Content Creator Package — $695. Includes: custom-color Cove, Logitech Streamcam and Shure MV7 microphone with tripod. (Valued at $1,150)
• Home Base Package — $495. Includes custom-color Cove and Logitech Brio. (Valued at $895)
• Workspace Studio Package — limited early access discount of $395. Includes custom-color Cove. (Valued at $695)