All items tagged with microphone arrays (57)

New Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor Optimized for High-Performance Mobile, Ear and Connected Devices

June 6, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor Optimized for High-Performance Mobile, Ear and Connected Devices

Knowles Corporation announced the IA8201, the latest product in its Knowles AISonic family of audio edge processors. The IA8201 offers robust voice activation and multi-microphone audio processing optimized for power-sensitive applications, and is the first processor specifically designed for advanced audio and machine learning applications, enhancing power-efficient intelligence and privacy at the network’s edge. This processor has the compute power to perform advanced audio output, context awareness and gesture control for today’s most advanced consumer electronics.

Bose Introduces Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 with Voice-Control

May 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 with Voice-Control

Already the undisputed leader in active noise cancelling technology, Bose is stepping up its product range with the announcement of the new wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, which the company itself says is "the biggest leap forward in headphones since the iconic QuietComfort." The new Bose 700s also introduce a revolutionary new voice interface that redefines mobile communication, combined with new audio augmented reality features that will enable completely new user experiences.

R&D Stories: The Genesis of the ZYLIA ZM-1 and Next-Generation Audio Recording

May 15, 2019 by Piotr Szczechowiak

R&D Stories: The Genesis of the ZYLIA ZM-1 and Next-Generation Audio Recording

This article is an interesting testimony from Piotr Szczechowiak, co-founder and COO at Zylia, a startup company from Poland, known for its ZM-1 spherical microphone array. The ZM-1 records and separates each instrument and vocals into a separate track using an innovative and patented recording sound-source separation technology, combining dedicated software and cloud processing. This article was published in audioXpress, January 2019

Zylia Takes Portable 360-Degree Recording to New Territory With Tablet-Based Control of Its ZM-1 Microphone

April 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zylia Takes Portable 360-Degree Recording to New Territory With Tablet-Based Control of Its ZM-1 Microphone

Making high-resolution 360-degree recording in the field easier than ever, Polish startup Zylia introduced a Windows tablet-compatible version of its control software for the company's ZYLIA ZM-1 spherical microphone. Providing convenient tablet-based control over the ZM-1, a compact 3rd order Ambisonics microphone, gives sound engineers and musicians a lightweight and highly portable solution for capturing immersive audio in any environment.

Listen Offers ETSI Standard Background Noise Generation System

February 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Offers ETSI Standard Background Noise Generation System

Listen has launched the ETSI standard background noise generation module, a SoundCheck test sequence which calibrates a 4.1 speaker array to conform with the ETSI ES 202 396-1 Standard. This provides an equalized, calibrated playback solution to stress devices in a standardized and repeatable way. With a purchase price of just $5,000 for the test sequence, this offers an extremely economical alternative to a conventional $20,000+ stand-alone background noise generation system.

Zylia and Infineon Present New Approach to Six Degrees of Freedom Technology in VR/AR at Mobile World Congress 2019

February 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zylia and Infineon Present New Approach to Six Degrees of Freedom Technology in VR/AR at Mobile World Congress 2019

Zylia, the start-up company that surprised the global market with its spherical microphone array for 3D audio recording and production, together with Infineon Technologies AG, will present an innovative and unique approach to Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) technology in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) during Mobile World Congress 2019 (Feb. 25-28) in Barcelona. According to Zylia, the presentation will offer a valuable contribution to help users stay on top of current trends in the development of VR and AR solutions.

Audio-Technica ES954 Quad-Capsule Steerable Microphone Array for Conference Rooms and Meeting Spaces

February 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica ES954 Quad-Capsule Steerable Microphone Array for Conference Rooms and Meeting Spaces

Audio-Technica introduced the ES954 Hanging Microphone Array, an ideal, cost-effective solution for huddle rooms, conference rooms and other meeting spaces. When controlled by the Audio-Technica ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer, the four-capsule microphone array provides 360-degree coverage through virtual hypercardioid or cardioid outputs that can be steered horizontally and tilted vertically. An high-output design with low self-noise delivers strong, natural-sounding vocal reproduction.

Welcome to 2019 and Start Strong with audioXpress!

December 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Welcome to 2019 and Start Strong with audioXpress!

The January 2019 (CES) edition of audioXpress has arrived. Read our Microphone Market Update, addressing the latest cutting-edge microphone technologies, and learn how Zylia created its ZM-1 spherical microphone array. Also in this edition, Joe D’Appolito explains how to address the equalization of closed-box subwoofers, Hans W. Gierlich writes about testing Smart Home Devices, David Logvin reviews the Lepai LP40PA plate amplifier, and George Ntanavaras describes a stereo analog preamplifier DIY project. Oh, and read Erik Owen's unique take on Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2018.

ZYLIA ZM-1 360-Degree Sound Recording System Now Available for Sale in the United States

December 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ZYLIA ZM-1 360-Degree Sound Recording System Now Available for Sale in the United States

Zylia, the Poland-based manufacturer of multitrack audio recording technologies, announced that its acclaimed ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone array is now available for sale in the United States. Designed for bands and musical ensembles, sound engineers, podcasters, and audio creatives working in 3D audio, Ambisonics, and virtual reality, the new ZYLIA ZM-1 is an incredibly light, compact, and beautifully designed recording solution capable of delivering 48 kilohertz/24-bit resolution while capturing the full spatial sound scene.

Vesper Launches VM1001 Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Specific for Array Applications and Outdoor Environments

December 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Launches VM1001 Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Specific for Array Applications and Outdoor Environments

Vesper introduced the VM1001, the latest piezoelectric MEMS microphone in its product line, designed to ensure accurate voice assistant performance with extreme environmental robustness. The VM1001 is the first microphone in Vesper's portfolio specifically built for array applications and is ideal for voice user interface, beamforming arrays, outdoor devices, industrial sensors, smart home devices and other applications where low noise, high stability and durability are desired.

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