All items tagged with microspeakers (89)

Microspeakers' Anatomy - How to Design Audio Systems with Very Small Drivers

July 16, 2019 by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis

Microspeakers' Anatomy - How to Design Audio Systems with Very Small Drivers

Audio sound quality optimization in a smartphone, mobile device, display, or laptop computer is the focus here. The goal of this article is not to teach how to design a good microspeaker, but rather to provide information on how to design a good mobile audio system, touching upon speaker design and speaker enclosure techniques. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2010.

Trends in Microspeakers

July 2, 2019 by Mike Klasco

Trends in Microspeakers

Voice Coil April 2019 featured another great Focus article by Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) discussing trends in Microspeakers. With more than 1.6 billion mobile phones built annually, each with a microspeaker for the speakerphone and another for the receiver, this side of the speaker industry attracts the giants. Get the full scoop on one of the hottest market segments.

Maxim Integrated Introduces MAX98390 Smart Amplifier with Dynamic Speaker Management

June 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Maxim Integrated Introduces MAX98390 Smart Amplifier with Dynamic Speaker Management

Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX98390 smart amplifier with integrated Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM) algorithm to efficiently deliver louder, clearer, richer sound at the lowest quiescent power in the market. The boosted, digital Class D DSM smart amplifier unleashes a system's full audio potential by safely driving higher power levels (up to 5.1W) into tiny speakers typically rated for much lower power between 1 to 3W.

Large Speakers, Microspeakers, and Many Speakers in Voice Coil April 2019!

March 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Large Speakers, Microspeakers, and Many Speakers in Voice Coil April 2019!

Voice Coil April 2019 is now available. In this edition, Mike Klasco discusses Microspeakers and the trends in one of the hottest loudspeaker market segments. This is followed by an up-to-date Directory on Microspeaker vendors. James Croft reviews a patent for an intriguing low-frequency enclosure system incorporating an isobaric or compound woofer enclosure. And for this month's Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the SEAS L26ROY and the B&C Speakers 14NA100-8 pro sound woofer.

Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu

March 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Makes PC Market Debut With Sound Optimization for Fujitsu

Dirac Research announced that its sound optimization technologies are now incorporated into the new line of Fujitsu PCs produced by Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (Kawasaki, Japan). According to Dirac General Manager of Mobile Erik Rudolphi, the expansion effectively transforms the audio experience delivered by desktop and laptop computers and points the way to the future for a product category that is increasingly being used for gaming and media streaming.

Dirac Research Debuts Dirac Distortion Control, Enabling Cleaner Audio From Mobile Devices at MWC19

February 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Debuts Dirac Distortion Control, Enabling Cleaner Audio From Mobile Devices at MWC19

Dirac Research announced the debut of Dirac Distortion Control, a patent-pending audio solution that reduces audible distortion in smartphones, tablets, laptops and all-in-one PCs with minimal impact on volume. The company introduced Dirac Distortion Control to the mobile market at MWC19 in Barcelona with a demo experience developed to showcase the next-generation of mobile audio performance in partnership with leading micro-speaker manufacturer AAC Technologies.

Cirrus Logic Introduces Industry’s Smallest, Low-Power Boosted Smart Audio Amplifier to Support Global Shift to Mobile Stereo

February 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Introduces Industry’s Smallest, Low-Power Boosted Smart Audio Amplifier to Support Global Shift to Mobile Stereo

To support the growing trend toward stereo audio in smartphones and portable devices, Cirrus Logic announced the new Cirrus Logic CS35L41 boosted smart power amplifier, based on 55nm process design. The new Class D amp delivers on the “big three” OEM requirements for mobile applications: enriched audio sound, efficient low-power management and a space-saving package. Featuring predictive algorithms, the power amp increases the audio volume when in speakerphone mode, while reducing noise and power consumption.

Waterproof Micro Speakers with Compact Frame Sizes Carry IP67 Ratings

September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waterproof Micro Speakers with Compact Frame Sizes Carry IP67 Ratings

CUI’s Audio Group from Tualatin, Oregon, announced the addition of several waterproof micro speaker models, with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP67, to its CMS product family. Housed in compact packages measuring as small as 15 x 11 mm with profiles as low as 2.5 mm, these waterproof speakers are ideal for portable and handheld electronic devices subject to the moisture and environmental contaminants found in industrial and outdoor applications.

Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

Stetron announced the development of a 520Hz low frequency new miniature loudspeaker designed especially for the Fire Alarm and Protection Industry. Featuring a slim design with a Mylar cone, which renders it water resistant, the Stetron D0057008NM127AR low frequency driver was designed to be used in UL217 approved products and complies with UL 217 performance requirements. This low profile driver is able to achieve high SPL, with a small foot print of only 2.25" (57mm).

Another Issue of your Favorite Loudspeaker Industry Periodical Now Available

March 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Another Issue of your Favorite Loudspeaker Industry Periodical Now Available

Voice Coil April 2018 highlights new drivers from Dayton Audio, and BlieSMa, a new OEM brand from Germany. There's an updated directory of Microspeaker vendors, and David Mathew and Joe Begin from Audio Precision explain all you need to know about the basics of testing headphones and earbuds. Vance Dickason characterizes two of the new Ellipticor drivers from Scan-Speak, and we pay tribute to loudspeaker pioneer Ejvind Skaaning (1929 - 2018). Get your copy now!

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