All items tagged with microphones (248)

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

February 4, 2021 by Erica Yorga

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

Nureva's Microphone Mist technology is a patented concept of generating thousands of virtual microphones in a 3D space. This article explains why this can be the alternative approach to the status quo of physical microphones and beamformer systems to create perfect audio conferencing solutions in any type of room and with multiple users. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2021.

iCON Pro Audio Introduces Cocoon and Martian Large-Diaphragm Studio Microphones

January 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

iCON Pro Audio Introduces Cocoon and Martian Large-Diaphragm Studio Microphones

iCON Pro Audio, a professional musical equipment manufacturer with operations in the United States, Europe, China, and Hong Kong, announced availability of Cocoon and Martian, two large-diaphragm condenser microphones, inaugurating its Space series with a fusion of vintage-sound and bold, intergalactic design. Two products certain to turn heads at the NAMM Show, designed by familiar hands in Latvia.

CEVA Expands Possibilities in Sensor Hub DSPs with 2nd Generation SensPro Family

January 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Expands Possibilities in Sensor Hub DSPs with 2nd Generation SensPro Family

CEVA introduced its 2nd generation SensPro DSP family, a hub for AI and DSP processing workloads associated with a wide range of sensors including camera, Radar, LiDAR, Time-of-Flight, microphones and inertial measurement units (IMUs). The new, lower power, SensPro2 DSPs deliver up to 10X performance improvement versus CEVA-BX2 DSP for AI networks used for voice assistants, natural language processing and spatial audio. They are also automotive-ready with high-precision floating-point capability.

The Audio Technologies That Matter More Than Ever in audioXpress February 2021

January 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

The Audio Technologies That Matter More Than Ever in audioXpress February 2021

audioXpress February 2021 explains why Microphones have gained Essential Status, and how microphones have a foundational contribution to voice front-ends. Erica Yorga details how Thousands of Virtual Microphones can solve audio conferencing challenges, and Mike Meechan explains how to design high-performance microphone preamplifiers. Brent Butterworth reviews the Widex Moment mRIC RD hearing aids to understand the differences and similarities in the critical sound experience. Michael Steffes explains how to increase the output current for an audio op-amp, and Andrew C. Russell details the X-Altra, a high-performance MC/MM phono equalizer DIY project. Now available in print and digital.

Austrian Audio Releases OC818 Dual Set Plus for Freely Configurable Stereo Recordings

December 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Austrian Audio Releases OC818 Dual Set Plus for Freely Configurable Stereo Recordings

Austrian Audio announced availability of the OC818 Dual Set Plus, a new kit centered on two of its OC818 large capsule condenser microphones complemented with a host of accessories. The OC818 Dual Set Plus is an ideal solution for stereo recordings, particularly given the unique ability of these microphones to be configured remotely, with users being able to wirelessly control polar patterns and customize all the microphones settings. As an introductory Austrian Audio is offering a free OCR8 Bluetooth dongle with every Dual Set Plus purchase.

Microphone Maker Ear Trumpet Labs Wraps Up 2020 with Record Sales

December 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microphone Maker Ear Trumpet Labs Wraps Up 2020 with Record Sales

Rounding out 2020, boutique microphone company Ear Trumpet Labs celebrates record sales, a healthy staff, and increased diversity efforts; a triumph for small businesses everywhere during a year when the music industry has been one of the hardest hit. A mighty team of six powers Ear Trumpet Labs out of a small workshop in Portland, OR, where they handcraft each microphone.

Røde Releases All-in-One Vlogger Kit Mobile Solutions

December 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases All-in-One Vlogger Kit Mobile Solutions

Relaunch, Repackage, Inspire. That seems to be the wining strategy manufacturers are using to increase sales during the pandemic, particularly for online sales channels. And no one has been playing that game better than Røde Microphones, which now announced three additions to its market-leading range of creative solutions for vloggers. The new Røde Vlogger Kits feature a high-quality Røde VideoMic for smartphones, bundled with a tripod, phone grip, LED light and accessories.

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

November 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.

Sennheiser Unveils New MD 445 and MD 435 Vocal Microphones

November 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Unveils New MD 445 and MD 435 Vocal Microphones

Vocal microphone capsules used with Sennheiser's top wireless series were always praised by the professionals who had the opportunity to use them in daily work. Now, Sennheiser decided to expand its top vocal options available to more users by leveraging on those designs. On one hand, it released the MD 435 wired microphone, based on its popular MD 9235 cardioi dynamic capsule, normally used with the SKM 9000 and 6000 Series handheld transmitters, while also introducing the new MD 445, a supercardioid microphone for situations demanding maximum presence and feedback rejection.

New Shure MV5C Home Office Microphone Designed For Consistent Audio During Meetings

November 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

New Shure MV5C Home Office Microphone Designed For Consistent Audio During Meetings

After promoting its latest MV7 hybrid XLR/USB microphone, which clearly appealed to users who recognize the similitude with the famous SM7B, Shure also launched a new member to its MOTIV range of USB microphones, with the new MV5C design, focusing on improving voice audio quality and making video conferencing from home more effective. This microphone evokes the classical Shure Unidyne (unidirectional) series, in a USB compatible microphone that connects directly to any Mac or Windows laptop or computer.

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