All items tagged with Knowles (101)

Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50

August 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50

Optoma expanded its popular line of premium wireless headphones with the NuForce BE2 wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, the most affordable option yet in the BE family of premium Bluetooth, in-ear headphones. The brand is also introducing the HEM1 single balanced armature and HEM Dynamic headphones to its in-demand HEM lineup of premium, wired in-ear monitors.

How to Select MEMS Microphones

July 25, 2017 by Mike Klasco

How to Select MEMS Microphones

Today, most audio products, from Bluetooth speakers to appliances with voice command, now contain at least one microphone. If the product was designed a couple of years ago, it had an electret condenser microphone (ECM), but today it will most likely use a MicroElectrical-Mechanical System (MEMS) microphone. Spec’ing MEMS microphones has some differences and this article touches upon these points.

Knowles Introduces IA-610 Smart Microphone with Embedded Digital Signal Processor

April 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Introduces IA-610 Smart Microphone with Embedded Digital Signal Processor

Knowles Corporation announced it has sampled the new IA-610 smart microphone, combining a world-leading MEMS microphone with a best-in-class open digital signal processor (DSP) into a single subminiature package. This complete and customizable solution is similar in size to a MEMS microphone found in today’s leading mobile electronic devices, but delivers a customizable solution that enables advanced features like voice wake and acoustic event detection.

Knowles Launches New RAF Series Balanced Armature Drivers, Delivering Premium Sound in a New Design

January 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Launches New RAF Series Balanced Armature Drivers, Delivering Premium Sound in a New Design

Knowles Corporation launched the new RAF Series balanced armature drivers to improve how hearable and earphone designers create the next generation of premium headsets. Developed for wireless products, the receiver’s small dimensions and high efficiency make it ideal for a number of applications. The new RAF Series, including IPx7 models, enables greater flexibility to improve critical features such as audio quality, connectivity, battery life, and water resistance without sacrificing size or comfort.

Bragi Introduces New Wireless Earbuds Targeting Headphone-Jack Free iPhone 7

September 6, 2016 by Joao Martins

Bragi Introduces New Wireless Earbuds Targeting Headphone-Jack Free iPhone 7

German company Bragi anticipated the announcement of Apple’s headphone-jack free iPhone 7 with an announcement of its own. While some audio companies are targeting Lightning connectivity and the benefits of direct digital connection, Bragi decided to make the best use of its technology already developed for The Dash true wireless earbuds to create a new simpler model - The Headphone - focusing on compatibility with any Bluetooth device… including the iPhone.

Steven Lamar Funds ROAM Ropes Bluetooth Earphones on Kickstarter

August 15, 2016 by Joao Martins

Steven Lamar Funds ROAM Ropes Bluetooth Earphones on Kickstarter

Ropes USA are a colorful special edition of ROAM’s first product, the Ropes Bluetooth earphones, now successfully funded on Kickstarter with a $100,000 goal. Ropes’ design is somewhat reminiscent of Beats earphones and that’s probably the intention because ROAM is a company founded by Steven Lamar, an entrepreneur with a history related to Beats’ origins. The Ropes Bluetooth earphones also remind us of how early Bluetooth products looked back in 2010.

Knowles Launches Advanced Audio Solution for Hearables and Premium Earphones

July 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Launches Advanced Audio Solution for Hearables and Premium Earphones

Advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and specialty component solutions specialists, Knowles Corporation, announced the launch of Versant advanced voice technology, an advanced audio solution for hearables and premium earphones that optimizes the user’s voice in noisy environments, such as wind or crowds. A first implementation example includes Munich-based, Bragi, which has recently introduced a software upgrade to its The Dash earbuds featuring Knowles Versant technology.

Knowles to Focus on MEMS Microphones and Divert from Microspeaker Business - Updated

February 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles to Focus on MEMS Microphones and Divert from Microspeaker Business - Updated

Knowles Corporation showcased new advanced audio systems for mobile, wearable, hearable, and Internet of Things devices (IoT) at the Mobile World Congress 2016, in Barcelona. The company confirmed that it has shipped more than 8 billion MEMS microphones globally and reaffirmed the decision to sell its speaker and receiver product line segment of the company.

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

August 27, 2015 by Mike Klasco

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

This VC Spotlight article, from Mike Klasco includes some really great insight on upcoming developments and new companies active in the MEMS field. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers are just now appearing. As Mike explains “this is a really new technology, so new that only recently were functional lab prototypes operational.” Article originally published in Voice Coil, May 2015.

Knowles Completes Acquisition of Audience

June 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Completes Acquisition of Audience

Knowles completed the acquisition of Audience, following an updated offer for a mix of cash and shares of Knowles common stock. The acquisition and merger of the two companies was already approved by Korean regulators and should enable the world leader in MEMS devices and transducers for mobile devices to access Audience’s advanced voice and audio processing technologies.

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