All items tagged with microphone arrays (57)

Microphone Array Beamforming with Optical MEMS Microphones

May 14, 2024 by Michael Tuttle and Jakob Vennerød

Microphone Array Beamforming with Optical MEMS Microphones

This article, written by the experts in optical MEMS microphones from sensiBel expands on the technologies that will undoubtedly contribute to making the next generation of hearables and advanced audio systems. As the Norwegian company enters the market with its first-generation products, the authors explain how 80dB SNR optical MEMS microphones will enhance Microphone Array Beamforming and the different types of beamforming algorithms.

Nureva Granted Three New Patents for Its Microphone Mist Technology

April 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

Nureva Granted Three New Patents for Its Microphone Mist Technology

Nureva Inc., announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office and European Patent Office have issued three additional patents for the company’s Microphone Mist technology. These new patents validate the completely original approach Nureva has taken to reinventing the way that pro audio conferencing performance is achieved in larger spaces, including its one-of-a-kind approach to microphone pickup, intelligent sound targeting, position-based gain control and echo cancellation.

HEAD Acoustics Announces HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera and Software

December 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

HEAD Acoustics Announces HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera and Software

HEAD Acoustics is now offering a fully integrated, professional acoustic camera solution for noise source location. The new HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera uses a lightweight and modular hardware that combines 60 microphones in a 30cm diameter circle, enough for close-up and automotive applications, which can be extended with ten spiral arms creating a 1 meter array with 120 microphones. The HEAD VISOR 6 Software delivers the algorithms and user interface for beamforming and all applications.

Dotterel Technologies Introduces Konos Directional MEMS Microphone Array

August 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Dotterel Technologies Introduces Konos Directional MEMS Microphone Array

It's not everyday that we see a new type of microphone showing up in the market. Intent on revolutionizing audio capture, Dotterel Technologies, a startup from Auckland, New Zealand, introduced the Konos microphone system, a new 80-element, high sensitivity MEMS array enabling adjustable directivity and optional real-time noise filtering to capture the clearest sound at a distance, even in the most challenging sonic conditions.

AKM Launches AK5705 Low Power 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter

July 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Launches AK5705 Low Power 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK5705, a low power consumption 4-channel 32-bit A/D converter (ADC) with a built-in transimpedance amplifier in addition to a low-noise microphone amplifier. The new AKM the AK5705 ADC is connectable to current output sensors, supports a sampling frequency of 384kHz, and achieves a dynamic range of 109dB, while consuming 43% less power than existing AKM products. The built-in AC coupling capacitor significantly reduces the mounting area including external components.

Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments

July 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments

Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG) in cooperation with the Audio Communications department of the Technische Universität Berlin, has recently published a set of high-resolution GLL datasets for 22 musical instruments for use in EASE 5 First Edition! The data is the result of a major project which was realized by the research group that took several years to complete. Numerous musicians have been recorded playing their instruments in an anechoic chamber using a purpose-designed spherical microphone array.

Live from the ALTI Expo 2023: Watch Paul Beckmann Explain How to Achieve High-Quality Voice Conferencing

June 27, 2023 by Special Content

Live from the ALTI Expo 2023: Watch Paul Beckmann Explain How to Achieve High-Quality Voice Conferencing

Voice conferencing products are notoriously difficult to build. Even relatively basic designs require hours of testing and tuning to achieve a satisfying user experience. More advanced designs with microphone arrays and satellite microphones present tricky issues at both the hardware and software levels. In this talk, DSP Concepts CTO Paul Beckmann discusses the challenges in making high-quality conferencing products and the key steps to achieving differentiation.

Sennheiser Launches TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Microphone Array

February 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Microphone Array

Unveiled at Integrated Systems Europe 2023 in Barcelona, the latest product from Sennheiser's TeamConnect range is another example of how advanced audio technology can make collaboration and learning easier. The new ceiling microphone for mid-sized meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces is simply named TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) and delivers all the innovation and features of the larger TeamConnect Ceiling 2.

CUI Devices Offers New MEMS Microphones for Active Noise Canceling Applications

October 26, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CUI Devices Offers New MEMS Microphones for Active Noise Canceling Applications

CUI Devices announced the addition of two MEMS microphone models purposely designed for active noise cancellation applications. With the industry increasingly requiring array configurations to enable processing of the audio signals captured by MEMS microphones in true wireless earbuds, headphones and headsets, the Audio Group of CUI Devices designed new models with high signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) and high acoustic overload points (AOP).

August 30, 2022 by Joao Martins

Soundskrit Debuts World's First Directional MEMS Microphone

Soundskrit has developed a high-performance MEMS microphone that is able to replace traditional microphone arrays with a superior solution. First previewed at CES 2018 to much fanfare, Soundskrit's high-performance directional microphones technology combines hardware and software. The company now announced the availability of its first product, the SKR0400, the world’s first directional MEMS microphone built for the needs of current and future consumer electronics product designs.

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