All items tagged with Mike Klasco (188)
Headphone Engineering: A 10-Point Cheat Sheet
September 2, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Headphone Engineering: A 10-Point Cheat Sheet

These days everyone is getting into the headphone business. This 10-point “cheat sheet” provides a place to start product definition development efforts. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2013.
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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.
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An Interview with Richard Schram, Founder of Parasound
August 27, 2015 by Shannon Becker

An Interview with Richard Schram, Founder of Parasound

This interview with Richard Schram was published in audioXpress, May 2015. The founder of Parasound discusses its background and early professional experiences, sourcing products in Japan and how he decided to start Parasound in 1981. Richard Schram reveals his philosophy for the company, talks its legendary products and gives insights on its cooperation with John Curl.
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Voice Coil September 2015 Edition Is Ready for You!
August 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil September 2015 Edition Is Ready for You!

In this issue of Voice Coil: Lookout for upcoming shows, CEDIA Expo in Dallas and the new Loudspeaker Sourcing Show in China. Mike Klasco guides us on a visit to YY, one of the largest diaphragm forming vendors. Test Bench features a 10” woofer from Morel’s Ultimate Titanium line, and a new 2” titanium compression driver from B&C Speakers.
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audioXpress September 2015 - Speaker Focus Edition - Now Available
August 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2015 - Speaker Focus Edition - Now Available

Our super-sized September 2015 issue focuses on speaker design, from industrial/commercial to DIY perspectives. If you like speakers and are looking for new project ideas and new areas of product design, this edition of audioXpress is full of insights into how to approach DIY builds from new directions.
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Voice Coil August 2015 is Now Ready for Download
July 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil August 2015 is Now Ready for Download

The August 2015 edition of Voice Coil features an important industry update on what’s new in voice coils, prepared by Mike Klasco, including the latest directory of voice coil manufacturers. In Acoustic Patents we discuss a new “Desktop Audio Monitor System and Method” and this month’s Test Bench features two 12” drivers from B&C Speakers and Prescient Audio.
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An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available
July 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available

The August 2015 issue of audioXpress is now available and if you are interested in immersive, spatial, or 3-D sound, there are great reasons to dive in. We also have an inspiring interview with Kvart & Bølge founder, Bjørn Johannesen, the author of a quarter wave design published by audioXpress in 2007, now turned into a successful business.
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Vendor Selection: What Do These Crazy Americans Want?
July 8, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Vendor Selection: What Do These Crazy Americans Want?

Regardless of how well our Asian partners speak English, there is still quite a cultural gap that often brings on gray hair and increases blood pressure to both sides. Mike Klasco discusses the differing perceptions and sensibilities between Western customers and Asian vendors. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2012.
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Acoustic Resistance, Secret Sauce for Speakers
June 12, 2015 by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis

Acoustic Resistance, Secret Sauce for Speakers

The application of acoustic resistance as a design element in the optimization of transducers and enclosures has been given short shrift in audio engineering. Controlling the acoustic resistance of the driver radiation is a quality factor that is overlooked in most loudspeaker predictive modeling software. This article explores applications of acoustic resistance for audio.
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Green Audio and Then Some
May 27, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Green Audio and Then Some

What are my two cents on criteria for sustainable product design? Bioplastics, sustainable, biodegradable, or end of life recyclable attributes are all aspects of a truly green product. I think that a conscionable green design philosophy focuses on the total integration of “good citizen” eco-friendly materials and processes and long, useful life.
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