All items tagged with microphones (248)
Owl Labs Launches Meeting Owl 3 and Expansion Mic with Enhanced Owl Intelligence System Software
June 22, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Owl Labs Launches Meeting Owl 3 and Expansion Mic with Enhanced Owl Intelligence System Software

Owl Labs was the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions, which worked but initially struggled to do everything well. With the Meeting Owl Pro, the Boston-based company managed to improve the whole concept and the experience. Now, Owl Labs announced the launch of its Meeting Owl 3 camera device, new Expansion Mic, and enhanced Owl Intelligence System (OIS) software.
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Practical Test & Measurement - Measuring MEMS Microphone Arrays
June 16, 2022 by Joe Begin

Practical Test & Measurement - Measuring MEMS Microphone Arrays

This article addresses the practical approach to testing and evaluation of multichannel MEMS microphone arrays. The simultaneous acquisition and measurement of signals from a microphone array presents a variety of challenges to developers seeking to evaluate their designs. This article explains the fundamentals to address challenges in smartphones, smart speakers, and all sorts of voice-activated devices, typically using two, and up to seven or more microphones. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2022.
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Voyage Audio Announces Spatial Mic Dante-Based 360 Ambisonic Microphone
June 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Voyage Audio Announces Spatial Mic Dante-Based 360 Ambisonic Microphone

Voyage Audio announced Spatial Mic Dante, a hybrid analog-digital 2nd order ambisonic microphone featuring unmatched control and versatility. Building on the success of Voyage Audio’s first product, the Spatial Mic USB, this completely new microphone provides a premium rugged design with a locking Neutrik etherCON. Spatial Mic Dante captures an entire soundfield with 8 capsules, while providing output flexibility for critical recording and live broadcast using built-in Dante audio networking and remote configuration.
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Austrian Audio Releases OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
May 27, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Austrian Audio Releases OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio announced the launch of the OC16, a new "Open Condenser" large-diaphragm cardioid microphone designed with high-end features at a very attractive price point. Just like the well-received OC18 and the OC818 models, the new OC16 boasts a CKR capsule, handmade in Vienna, using Open Acoustics technology. The OC16 is an extremely flexible microphone to be used on a wide variety of instruments and vocals.
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Austrian Audio Announces Two New Instrumental Mics with Innovative Swivel Joint Mechanism
April 27, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Austrian Audio Announces Two New Instrumental Mics with Innovative Swivel Joint Mechanism

Austrian Audio introduced two new microphones, optimized for use on instruments: the OD5, an active-dynamic microphone, and the OC7, a true condenser microphone. Both mics are handmade in Vienna and subjected to the strictest quality assurance processes. The OC7 features the OCC7 small diaphragm capsule, also handmade in Vienna. Most noticeable in the new design is the "Swivel Joint" mechanism.
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Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio
April 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

On April 17, 2022, Japanese transducer manufacturer Audio-Technica celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita established the business, starting with his AT-1 cartridge. Audio-Technica marks this occasion by reaffirming its commitment to analog. Focusing on a human-centered approach to the process of generating sound, the company sees analog as an enjoyment and appreciation for audio that doesn’t alter, despite the rapid changes throughout history.
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Shure Introduces KSM11 State-of-the-Art Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule
April 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Introduces KSM11 State-of-the-Art Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule

Shure introduced the KSM11 Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule, the company’s new state-of-the-art premium condenser microphone, designed for top-tier modern digital wireless vocal performances in live productions. As part of Shure's prestigious KSM range, the new vocal capsules is described as providing "an elegant combination of low and mid-range clarity and essential high-end detail," by some of the industry’s biggest names which were given the chance to be the first to use it.
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Development and Design: Sound Level Evaluation for Raspberry Pi 4
April 13, 2022 by Ben Chen

Development and Design: Sound Level Evaluation for Raspberry Pi 4

This article proposes a Sound Level Evaluation solution based on the popular Raspberry Pi 4 and the possibilities of using the Sfera Labs' Exo Sense Pi - a compact multi-sensor module - as a sound meter. The Exo Sense Pi combines several environmental sensors and connectivity options, and integrates a digital microphone which can be used to evaluate ambient noise levels or measuring noise sources. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2022.
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DJI Introduces DJI Mic Wireless Audio Recording System
April 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

DJI Introduces DJI Mic Wireless Audio Recording System

Chinese company DJI is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional drones as well as content production solutions, from action cameras to stabilization systems, always leveraging robotics and fully automated solutions. Now, the company introduced DJI Mic, a dual channel wireless microphone system that is also its first dedicated audio recording product. It looks extremely professional, it's portable and compact, and offers robust transmission at large distances with backup built-in recording.
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Audix Introduces Aimable Shotgun Ceiling Microphone
March 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audix Introduces Aimable Shotgun Ceiling Microphone

Audix introduced its newest solution for fixed installations, the M45 Shortgun, a miniaturized shotgun condenser ceiling microphone. The new M45 versatile aimable microphone is able to cover up to 150 square feet of area with improved sensitivity to any audible sound, and is ideal for use in corporate or educational classroom style setups, boardrooms and conference rooms as well as larger lecture venues and hospitals.
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