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In episode 99, Dr Sean Olive from Harman International joins to explain the background and the rationale behind the Harman Headphone Target Curve. Some fascinating discussions on the evolution and some of the test procedures using scientific controls to produce a statistically significant study. Ultimately, it produces a line of fit between the listening experience and the frequency response to give headphone developers a target curve that satisfies most users.
Notes from the question at 41:45 from Sean Olive: "I thought a bit more about the question Simon asked whether the target curve should be different for IE vs OE/AE types and wanted to clarify in case I misunderstood the question. He (Simon) seemed to think they should be different but perhaps he was referring to differences between targets for Type 3,3 versus Type 4.3 -- not headphone types? The baseline targets for IE and OE/AE were the same for Type 3.3 before adjustments to bass and treble were made. The baseline was determined by measuring a flat in-room speaker system. We found the IE target had about 4 dB more bass than the AE/OE target and only slightly different in treble. The same baseline for IE/ AE/OE is determined by measuring the speakers in the same room with Type 4.3 HATS. But after adjustments, I believe the IE/OE/AE will be closer than the Type 3,3 particularly in the bass b/c of the larger volume and acoustic impedance of the Type 4.3 vs 3.3. Will the headphone targets for Type 4.3 versus 3,3 be different? Absolutely, because the response and acoustic impedances are different. The main differences will be below 200 Hz and above 3-4 kHz. Hopefully, that clarifies my response to this question, if I understood it correctly."
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THD 99 Harman Headphone Target Curve Finds Preferred Sound for Most Listeners Using Blind StudyTHD Podcast2024-05-13 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 99, Dr Sean Olive from Harman International joins to explain the background and the rationale behind the Harman Headphone Target Curve. Some fascinating discussions on the evolution and some of the test procedures using scientific controls to produce a statistically significant study. Ultimately, it produces a line of fit between the listening experience and the frequency response to give headphone developers a target curve that satisfies most users.
Notes from the question at 41:45 from Sean Olive: "I thought a bit more about the question Simon asked whether the target curve should be different for IE vs OE/AE types and wanted to clarify in case I misunderstood the question. He (Simon) seemed to think they should be different but perhaps he was referring to differences between targets for Type 3,3 versus Type 4.3 -- not headphone types? The baseline targets for IE and OE/AE were the same for Type 3.3 before adjustments to bass and treble were made. The baseline was determined by measuring a flat in-room speaker system. We found the IE target had about 4 dB more bass than the AE/OE target and only slightly different in treble. The same baseline for IE/ AE/OE is determined by measuring the speakers in the same room with Type 4.3 HATS. But after adjustments, I believe the IE/OE/AE will be closer than the Type 3,3 particularly in the bass b/c of the larger volume and acoustic impedance of the Type 4.3 vs 3.3. Will the headphone targets for Type 4.3 versus 3,3 be different? Absolutely, because the response and acoustic impedances are different. The main differences will be below 200 Hz and above 3-4 kHz. Hopefully, that clarifies my response to this question, if I understood it correctly."
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 122 Vibrozio Using Vibration Sensors and MEMS Mics with Advanced DSP to Listen Thru BarriersTHD Podcast2025-09-02 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 122 of the THD Podcast, Alexander Goldin and Robert Schrager join to talk about their recently launched Vibrozio solution that focuses on listening through barriers such as walls, windows, etc. The solution has deep utility in automotive, medical, and several other key market segments. The podcast explains how the solution works and outlines some of the markets it can service.
Alango Technologies provides embedded Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software for enhancing voice and audio quality in a wide range of products, including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smart speakers, conferencing systems, and automotive hands-free systems. Founded in 2002, the company offers technologies for acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, hearing enhancement, music enhancement, and more. Their licensable software is designed to be easily integrated, delivering high-quality audio experiences with low computational load and power consumption.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 121 Airsound Spatial Audio Delivering Dolby Atmos from 2 speakers w Guy Fletcher fr Dire StraitsTHD Podcast2025-07-29 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 121 of the THD Podcast, Daniel Fletcher and Guy Fletcher (latter from Dire Straits fame) join to introduce and explain their groundbreaking spatial audio technology. Birthed at the intersection of speaker development and recording engineering experience and technology, Airsound Ltd. aims to deliver Studio-proven sound. They offer the technology as an embedded solution to produce a new generation of audio products, delivering effortless spatial audio.
Airsound Spatial uses dipole sound steering to present any number of audio channels from a simplified electroacoustic architecture. Each speaker can contain as few as 3 physical audio channels to recreate height and width from any Spatial Audio sound source. It’s a game changer, reducing the cost of implementing spatial audio whilst delivering a better experience.
Airsound promises a new relationship between streamed content and consumers – a World of pure sound without installation complexity, compatibility difficulties, or compromised experience.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 120 Syntiant Acquires Knowles Consumer MEMS Mics to Complete their AI Interface SolutionTHD Podcast2025-07-15 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 120 of the THD Podcast, Steph Bailey joins to tell us about the convergence of technologies that is going on with Syntiant's recent acquisition of Knowles' MEMS microphone business. Steph discusses how their widely deployed deep learning models, high-performance neural processors, MEMS microphones, and vibration sensors can bring the value of Edge AI to any product.
Founded in 2017 and based in Irvine, California, Syntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering end-to-end deep learning solutions for always-on applications by combining purpose-built silicon with an edge-optimized data platform and training pipeline. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high-performance, deep neural network processors for edge AI applications across a wide range of consumer and industrial use cases, from earbuds to automobiles. The company is backed by several of the world’s leading strategic and financial investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12, Applied Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, the Amazon Alexa Fund and Atlantic Bridge Capital.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 119 Dinaburg Coaxial C2S Headphone Drivers Advantages for Gaming, ANC, Haptics, Spatial AudioTHD Podcast2025-07-09 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 119 of the THD Podcast, Simon Dinaburg and Jim Tuomy from Dinaburg Technology join to provide an update on the C2S™ driver technology and specifically, how it can be applied to headphone applications. Offering benefits to gaming, haptic, ANC and spatial audio in overear headphones in general.
Dinaburg’s C2S™ 60×72 Gen2 is a high-performance oval headphone driver engineered for precision sound reproduction. It features a unique elliptical 60×72 mm diaphragm optimized for sealed enclosures, delivering exceptionally low harmonic distortion (THD less than 0.5% at 1 mW, 1 kHz). The driver covers the full 20 Hz–20 kHz audio range with a sensitivity of approximately 91.5 dB SPL (1 mW at 1 kHz) at 18 Ω impedance, enabling strong output from minimal power. This makes the C2S™ 60×72 Gen2 ideal for closed-back headphone designs and other compact audio applications that demand low distortion and wide-bandwidth performance.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 118 Kardome using Spatial Hearing AI and NLU to Determine Device Specific Intent on the EdgeTHD Podcast2025-07-01 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 118 of the THD Podcast, Dani Cherkassky, CEO of Kardone, joins to give us an update. Kardome have added a new layer of technology to their offering with natural language understanding (NLU) models.
Kardome’s break through technology improves voice recognition accuracy in challenging soundscapes, transforming voice UI from a cloud-dependent experience to a secure, real-time, and customizable user experience driven by neural network technology that is deployable to any smart device. This NLU layer expands the reach of the technology from AI-driven spatial hearing, custom wake word creation, and voice ID/voice print. For automotive, conferencing, and consumer applications today with great potential in higher security VUI applications in the future
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 117 SoundlyFit Understanding the Ergonomics of Fit for the Earbuds Using Realistic SimulationsTHD Podcast2025-06-24 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 117 of the THD Podcast, Markus Vaalgamaa and Laura Laaksonen join us from SoundlyFit. Soundlyfit provides digital design services for headphone companies to help improve earbud designs. These services include realistic comfort simulations, human ergonomics testing, and 3D ear database collection. The company uses advanced 3D scanning and empirical testing to create digital models that help product companies, factories and designers create earbuds that fit and sound better.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 116 Flow DSP Easy-to-Use Graphical Audio Product Design Tool from TymphanyTHD Podcast2025-05-20 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 116 of the THD Podcast, Jyri Pakarinen and Lawrence Iviani join to tell us about the new FlowDSP product from Tymphany.
Flow DSP, developed and owned by Tymphany, is an Integrated Development Environment for Audio, including the easy-to-use, graphical Flow Studio design editor, hundreds of Flow Audio Object product-ready processing modules, open architecture for customization, and the embedded Flow Engine pre-integrated on leading processors.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 115 Sensory VoiceHub and TrulyNatural STT Dev Tool for Custom Wake Words on Edge Cloud or HybridTHD Podcast2025-05-13 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 115 of the THD Podcast, Jeff Rogers, VP of Sales & Marketing, from Sensory, joins to tell us about their wake word detection technology. Sensory enables seamless voice activation across devices with AI-powered solutions for speech recognition, emergency vehicle detection, domain-specific voice assistants, biometrics, natural language understanding, and more, offering unparalleled accuracy, privacy, and customization for your brand.
In this episode, we dig deeper into their VoiceHub and development tools such as the TrulyNatural STT solution. A truly impressive and easy-to-implement tool for custom wake words on edge, cloud, or in combo.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 114 Frontier Smart Audio: Bridging the Market Gap from DAB and BT to WIFI AudioTHD Podcast2025-04-29 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 114 of the THD Podcast, James Taylor sits down during the recent Hong Kong Electronics Fair to discuss the background of Frontier and their pathway forward with WiFi/BT Low Energy/Auracast modules. The timing is great for the market with a current gap in the supply so this looks to be a great move.
Frontier is a pioneer in technologies for connected audio and the market leader in DAB/DAB+ radios and Connected Audio solutions. Powering over 60 million devices worldwide, Frontier provides a range of chips and modules, from turnkey entry-level solutions to sophisticated, highly configurable options, to leading consumer electronics brands. With its R&D centre in Cambridge (UK) and manufacturing and sales offices in Shenzhen (China), Frontier supports clients and consumers across Europe and Asia. Frontier is a Science Group (AIM:SAG) company.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 113 ICEpower Market Updates and Some New Tech in Recent Amplifier ModulesTHD Podcast2025-04-22 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 113 of the THD Podcast, Andrew Cresswell from ICEpower in Copenhagen joins to provide an insightful market update and some new product announcements.
ICEpower exists to empower the audio industry to create new, exciting products. Through groundbreaking innovation and worldclass-knowledge, ICEpower develops and delivers superior sound solutions for the audio industry and end users all over the world – giving creators the tools to do what they do best; excite, thrill, entertain, and tell stories.
In close partnerships, we create innovative and competitive products for the leaders of the audio industry within our focus segments. ICEpower provides our customers competitive advantages by enabling you to bring innovative products to the market faster with low investment and resource load.
We develop both complete custom audio products on a turn key basis and also offer a range of off-the-shelf audio products – technology platforms for you to base your product design on.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 112 IDUN Audio Has Developed Dynamic Spatial Audio Restoring Natural Hearing in HeadphonesTHD Podcast2025-04-15 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 112 of the THD Podcast, Pauli Minnaar and Ivan Sandager from IDUN Audio join to tell us about their very cool spatial audio technology and how it creates a new dimension in listening. The way we use sound is changing. We are increasingly listening to digital media. This is driven by an exponential growth in audio content from online meetings, phone calls, podcasts, audio books, music movies, gaming, virtual- and augmented reality (VR/AR) and the metaverse. Soon we’ll be wearing headphones most of the time. But listening with traditional headphones can be very tiring! This is mainly because the sound appears to be inside our heads - an unnatural experience that we have come to accept.
During everyday listening, however, we can hear where sound is coming from, how far away things are, and what space we are in. Currently, when listening with headphones, these amazing hearing abilities are lost. That is why IDUN audio has developed dynamic spatial audio (DSA) software - to restore natural hearing when listening with headphones.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 111 Elevear AI-based Adaptive ANC Streamlining the Performance and Development of ANC HeadphonesTHD Podcast2024-12-30 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 111 of the THD Podcast, Stefan Liebich the CEO of Elevear joins again to announce their new AI-based Adaptive ANC that they will premiere at CES 2025—the first product in their groundbreaking series of AI-powered hearing enhancement technologies. Achieving high-performance ANC is challenging. It requires precise adaptation to diverse noise environments and headphone fits while eliminating feedback howling and clipping issues. Elevear ANC tuning service enables your products to exceed industry benchmarks with unparalleled noise canceling, comfort, and robustness. Demonstrated on leading platforms like ADI, Qualcomm, GreenWaves, and Cadence, their solution guarantees out-of-the-box performance across a wide frequency range, catering to a diverse set of headphone types and acoustic designs.
Elevear are seeking brand and factory partners to bring their cutting-edge ANC technology with their expert acoustics consultancy to elevate your brand and set new standards in the hearables market.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 110 Myvox MEMS Speakers Enabled by Advancements in Piezoelectric MaterialsTHD Podcast2024-12-20 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 110 of the THD Podcast, Myvox from Stockholm joins us to tell us about their MEMS Speaker technology. Leveraging the Swedish talent of MEMS industry experts, academic research, and a few serial entrepreneurs, Myvox has been developing and researching world-leading cutting-edge MEMS speaker technologies, including haptics, acoustic levitation through ultrasound, and our MEMS micro-speakers. The initial go-to-market product is in audio. Their patented micro-sized hardware innovation contributes to a global revolution in the consumer electronics industry. By leveraging innovation in materials and a few secrets, no conventional micro-speaker can offer the same sound, size, and manufacturing benefits.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 109 Soundskrit Introduce Directional MEMS Microphone Modules that Reduce Time to MarketTHD Podcast2024-12-16 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 109 of the THD Podcast, host Dave Lindberg speaks with Sahil Gupta and Nathan Caughel from Soundskrit. This Montreal-based company's MEMS microphone modules simplify integration, provide inherent directionality, and support advanced audio processing capabilities, which can significantly reduce development time and complexity for manufacturers. The discussion highlights the launch of two new modules: one featuring a single directional MEMS mic and another combining directional and omnidirectional MEMS mics. These modules address common integration challenges, such as achieving proper directionality and background noise reduction while streamlining product development. Soundskrit emphasizes its commitment to customer support and offers samples for testing alongside its software solutions to enhance microphone performance.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 108 Stream Unlimited System Integration for Connected Audio, IoT, and Voice AssistantsTHD Podcast2024-12-09 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 108 of the THD Podcast, host Dave Lindberg speaks with guests Sebastian Jankowitsch and Mark Needham from Stream Unlimited, a company based in Vienna, Austria, known for its RF technology capabilities in audio, voice, and IoT devices. Stream Unlimited, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025, has a rich history in streaming audio and operates globally, with offices in several countries, including Slovakia, Japan, the US, and Saudi Arabia. They position themselves as filling a development gap by providing hardware design, software development, UI development, and certification services, though they do not produce end products. Their main offering is the Stream SDK, supported by a family of hardware modules, making them a comprehensive resource for audio product development.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 107 Audioscenic Amphi Hi-D / Virtual Spatial Audio Using Only Front-Facing SpeakersTHD Podcast2024-11-18 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 107 of the THD Podcast, Marcos Simón of Audioscenic Limited joins us to tell us about their Amphi Hi-D technology, which is like your own personal multi-channel sound bubble that tracks your head. With projects already launched with famous brands like Razer Inc. and ASUS using their first gen tech, this next-generation virtual spatial audio is bound to create some excitement.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 106 Zen Audio Engineering Explains the Ideal Exciter Placement on Panel SpeakersTHD Podcast2024-10-28 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 106 of the THD Podcast, Ben Zenker of Zen Audio Engineering joins to explain the ideal exciter location on a flat panel speaker. With extensive measurements and data, Ben has a great breadth of knowledge on the ideal location on a panel for exciters based on the acoustic requirements.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 105 Spark Microsystems Delivers Wireless Audio with Ultra Low Power, Low Latency and Hi-ResTHD Podcast2024-09-30 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 105, Frederic Nabki from Spark Microsystems in Montreal, Canada joins us to tell us about using UltraWide Band (UWB) for wireless audio transport.
SPARK Microsystems ultra-wideband wireless transceivers are transforming augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), audio, gaming, and IoT devices. Delivering responsive low latency, ultra-low power wireless links with high data rates, SPARK UWB gives designers the ability to eliminate wires and develop truly game-changing applications.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 104 Audiodo Personal Sound Improves Listening Based on Personal Capability to Perceive SoundTHD Podcast2024-09-23 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 104, Michel Roig and Jonas Eklund from Audiodo in Malmö, Sweden join to tell us about their Personal Sound technology. Personal Sound is opening up a new world of audio solutions by optimizing sound for your unique hearing. With their patented technology, global headphone brands are giving each and every listener sound quality that has been perfected for them. Personal Sound is constantly developed to allow for new solutions and applications. The current technology departs from a simple hearing assessment. We test your left and right ear separately through the app, calculate where and how strong any adjustments should be, and apply only the necessary changes. Voila, you can now hear like you’ve never heard before.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 103 UltraWide Band Alliance using UWB for Wireless Audio TransportTHD Podcast2024-07-15 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 103, Jackie Green, the Technical Advisor for the UltraWide Band Alliance joins to explain how the UWB wireless technology works and its advantages for use in audio products. UWB Alliance is a global organization collectively establishing UWB technology as an open-standards, interoperable industry with a global ecosystem.
Since 2019, UWB has been expanding into a mainstream consumer technology for smartphones, wearables, automotive, and industry, forecasted to drive sales volumes of over one billion devices annually by 2025.
Building upon the standardization work performed by our staff and members within the IEEE on the 802.15.4z, we are focused on providing a favorable regulatory and spectrum management landscape to maximize UWB growth. This includes securing new advantageous rulesets in the upcoming reviews in the USA and Europe to expand the use cases for UWB technology.
We are also heavily involved in optimizing spectrum sharing while minimizing interference. We evangelize coexistence for the expanding Wireless Multiverse and work with members and stakeholders to provide thought leadership on strategies to “make it all work together”.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 102 Kartesian Acoustic Innovations Dedicated to the Reproduction of the Full Dynamic RangeTHD Podcast2024-06-24 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 102, Clement Lambert of Kartesian Acoustic joins us to talk about improving the dynamic capacity of drivers by focusing on the details like the delicacy of spider and surround design and how it impacts acoustic performance. Dedicated to audio excellence, Kartesian contributes to continually improving the sound quality of audio products. For over a decade, they have developed innovative technology that can be integrated into any customer demand. Kartesian products can be adapted to your specific technical requirements and brand spirit.
Located in the northeast of France, Kartesian are electro-acoustic experts, dedicated to advanced loudspeakers and audio technology. Our customers are international high-end audio, Hi-Fi, multimedia, and professional brands. They only work with suppliers oriented to innovation, able to follow our demanding quality process. They have selected the best suppliers for each loudspeaker component (magnet, frame, voice coil, ...) all over the world. Full process, from engineering to production is located in France. Every unit produced has a unique quality control number linked with our archive and stock to fully ensure the required performances for each loudspeaker.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 101 USound MEMS Speakers Development Evolves with 2-way In-Ear Audio SystemsTHD Podcast2024-06-03 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 101, Konstantin Davy and Andrea Greco from USound join us to update us on the journey to bring MEMS speakers to the world. They have a new MEMS speaker called CONAMARA plus an ASIC called Tarvos which is a purpose-built audio amplifier to drive their speakers. In addition, they have partnered with Luxshare and OBO Pro to combine dynamic drivers with their MEMS speakers to create 2-way speaker modules that deliver full-range sound.
USound is a fast-growing company that enables customers to bring new revolutionary audio products to the market. They provide innovative audio system solutions based on highly scalable MEMS technology. Their revolutionary products include advanced MEMS speakers, audio modules and amplifiers.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 100 BRAGI Founder Discusses the Headphone Market SegmentTHD Podcast2024-05-27 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 100, Nikolaj Hviid, CEO of Bragi, joins to discuss the market in headphones and the challenges to differentiate plus the forward-looking trends.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 98 Absolute Audio Labs SW Enhance Speech Intelligibility + Perception of Music in Hearing AidsTHD Podcast2024-04-29 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 98, Aernout Arends the CEO of Absolute Audio Labs in the Netherlands joins to discuss their algorithm bridging the gaps from hearings to the OTC hearing assist devices. Absolute Audio Labs develops cutting-edge technology for Hearing and Voice applications. Their B2B Audio software suites - PYOUR Audio Hearing, Voice, and Safesound - cover a wide range of applications, mainly focusing on speech intelligibility, personalization, music perception, and hearing protection for TWS earbuds and Hearing Aids. We are also joined by Adrie van Meijeren of Renasas to discuss the collaboration with semiconductor manufacturer Renesas. Renesas has selected AAL’s PYOUR Audio new 3.0 hearing suite as the solution for hearing enhancement supported on a new family of connectivity products. The collaboration intends to deliver excellent assistive hearing performance to a broad range of products from (OTC) hearing aids, TWS earbuds to unified communication headsets where it can enhance hearing in noisy environments.
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In episode 97, Vince Rey of Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) joins again from California to discuss the Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle or ‘BSR’ test audio quality metric. It was developed by Dr. Wookeun Song (HBK). This BSR metric relies on deconvolution and time-varying loudness sound quality, considering frequency and time masking on the human ear. It can be summarised as 'Does the measurement curve match the perception of the sound quality and how can we correlate the two?'
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 96 Elevear Audio Algorithms Occlusion Effect Cancellation, Idle Noise Reduction, Edge SpatialTHD Podcast2024-04-08 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 96, Stefan Liebich of Elevear joins to discuss their audio algorithms for hearables that cover occlusion, idle noise, and immersive 3D audio. Developed over many years and now being commercialized with key silicon partners.
OCCLEAR® TECHNOLOGY NATURAL OWN VOICE THROUGH OCCLUSION CANCELLATION Existing headphones isolate the user from the environment, making their voice sound boomy and unnatural to them. This phenomenon is due to the occlusion effect, which attenuates air-conducted sound while amplifying body-conducted sound. A headphone user who is unhappy with the unnatural sound of their own voice. A headphone user who enjoys a natural own-voice sound thanks to the Occlear® technology. Our Occlear® technology eliminates the occlusion effect, allowing hearables users to perceive their voice and environment with natural clarity. Occlear® requires no specialized hardware and can be integrated seamlessly into ANC-ready hearables via a simple firmware update.
IDLE NOISE REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY WORLD-CLASS HISS-FREE TRANSPARENCY FOR YOUR HEARABLE Hearables users often complain about microphone noise or hiss when using transparency mode. It stems from the low-cost, miniature microphones used in today’s hearables. To mitigate this noise, manufacturers often limit the bandwidth of their transparency mode, compromising the clarity of the sound. Our patented Idle Noise Reduction (INR) technology reduces the noise floor of hearable microphones by 10–15 dB, matching the performance of high-end studio microphones. The INR removes the hiss, allowing hearables manufacturers to achieve world-class transparency with low-cost components.
IMMERSIVE 3D AUDIO TECHNOLOGY INSTANT, UNALTERED 3D AUDIO WITHOUT LATENCY OR DISTORTION Existing spatial audio solutions often struggle with head movement, resulting in a lag that disrupts the immersive experience. They also tend to compromise sound quality by adding reverb.
With imperceptible motion-to-sound latency, our algorithms ensure that the audio keeps pace with your every move. This seamless integration means you experience the world of sound most naturally as you navigate through it. Experience unaltered, high-fidelity audio that runs directly on your hearable device—no need for complex stack adjustments, including Bluetooth and app dependencies.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 95 B&K 5128 HATS Simulator with their new 4620 Coupler Improve Upon the 711 Coupler StandardTHD Podcast2024-03-11 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 95, HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær's Vince Rey joins to discuss their new 5128 head & torso simulator (HATS) plus their 4620 couplers.
HBK was formed in 2019 by merging two market-leading organizations: HBM and Brüel & Kjær. Both companies have over 80 years of experience providing innovative and high-quality solutions in precision test and measurement technology for various industries.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 94 Echosonic Bringing Edge Computing to MEMS Microphones for Efficiencies Power Saving and SpeedTHD Podcast2023-12-18 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 94, Marie-Eve Desrochers joins to introduce their technology that targets to bring efficiencies and speed to the edge in MEMS microphones. Echosonic aims to develop next-generation MEMS smart microphones using reservoir computing technology to enable on-sensor audio signal processing using machine learning for both inference and software upgrading.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 93 Audio Precision APx516B Analyzer Quality Meets Affordability in Analog & Digital Audio TestTHD Podcast2023-12-04 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 93, Dan Knighten, Product Line General Manager at Audio Precision joins to talk about their new low-cost APx516B Audio Analyzer.
With the proliferation of digital audio interfaces, there’s an increasing need for a straightforward, budget-friendly analyzer for both digital and analog audio testing. The APx516B Series Audio Analyzer offers a cost-effective modular solution for electronic audio customers, upholding the Audio Precision standard of performance and service. Designed for extended R&D teams and production test applications, the APx516B delivers comprehensive testing for analog and digital audio in a versatile, affordable package. Learn how the hashtag#APx516B can integrate into your testing solution.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comListen Inc - Correlating Transient Distortion Measurements w Audibility Enhanced Loose Particles eLPTHD Podcast2023-11-20 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 92, Steve Temme of Listen Inc. joins us for part 2 of the discussion. In this segment, Steve explains their algorithms for end-of-line production testing for detecting if you've got some particles or even a screwdriver left in your speaker from manufacturing. Listen is a world leader in audio and electroacoustic testing and measurement. Founded in 1995, when its flagship product, SoundCheck® was launched, the company has pioneered electroacoustic measurement techniques for 20 years and sets the standard in the marketplace with powerful and innovative test methods and algorithms, fast and flexible testing, and excellent service and customer support.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 91 Listen Inc - Perceptual Algorithms for End-Of-Line Test – Enhanced Perceptual Rub & Buzz ePRBTHD Podcast2023-11-13 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 91, Steve Temme of Listen Inc. joins us for part 1 of a two part discussion. In this segment, Steve explain's their algorithms for end-of-line production testing for Rub & Buzz in speaker manufacturing. Listen is a world leader in audio and electroacoustic test and measurement. Founded in 1995, when its flagship product, SoundCheck® was launched, the company has pioneered electroacoustic measurement techniques for 20 years and sets the standard in the marketplace with powerful and innovative test methods and algorithms, fast and flexible testing, and excellent service and customer support.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 90 Echo Test + Measurement Apple II to Firewire to USB Audio +AIO to solving production testingTHD Podcast2023-10-30 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 90, Matt Gonzalez and Kris Jackson from Echo Test + Measurement take us through the history of Echo and the ongoing evolution of building production line audio test equipment that keeps up with the pace of manufacturing.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 89 Dinaburg Technologies C2S Speakers Active Driver with a Passive Ring Radiator ExplainedTHD Podcast2023-09-04 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 89, Dinaburg Technology joins the THD Podcast this week to discuss their C2S speaker technology that combines an active driver with a passive ring radiator. This solution has a lot of benefits with in-wall and automotive applications and we have a panel of experts including Roger Shively of Shively Acoustics International and Mike Klasco of Menlo Scientific Ltd. to detail the explanation in this week's episode.
Dinaburg Technology, based in Dallas, TX, was issued its first U.S. patent for an enhanced electro-dynamic loudspeaker design. Mikhail Dinaburg, a noted physicist and the patent inventor, uncovered some missing elements in Rice-Kellogg’s work and set out to prove it.
Dinaburg’s patent discloses techniques for higher-performance sound reproduction based upon Boyle’s Law. The design techniques enable lower distortion, extended frequency range, higher efficiency, and improved speech intelligibility. The invention has wide applications and scales from a 6 mm earphone driver to near-field studio monitors, to concert subwoofers.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 88 Hypex Class D Amplifiers Designed with Discrete Components for HiFi Pro StudioTHD Podcast2023-08-28 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 88, Niels Burema of Hypex Electronics in the Netherlands joins to explain the who, what, where, when, and why of their Class D power amplifiers, power supplies, DSP solutions, and plate amplifiers that they target into the HiFi, High End, and Pro Audio industries. A very good episode that is worth a watch to learn about the high end amplifier market
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 87 Trulli Audio Thin Drivers Based on Perimeter Driven Technology Innovative Speaker DesignTHD Podcast2023-07-17 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 87, Trulli Audio joins the THD Podcast this Monday to explain their Perimeter-Driver Technology. It's called Thin Driver™ and it is a concept a lot of us have imagined but these guys are making it happen. They've flipped the lid on motor design and I encourage you to watch/listen. A great conversation with Jordan Neuhauser and Andrew Briggs to learn about how the technology works and how it can make your products better.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 86 The Lyceum A Living Data Management System for Audio Product DevelopmentTHD Podcast2023-06-19 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 86, we learn about The Lyceum which is a collaboration tool to manage acoustic data. Data is unique and it quickly gets lost in the shuffle moving towards the next experiment in your audio product development pathway. The advanced data ingestor of the Lyceum allows users to pick and choose what parts of their data get uploaded, and define how it can be searched for in the future! A management tool with audio data in mind that covers data sources from all standard development tools.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 85 DBX-TV Superior Sound Enhancement From the Consumer Audio ExpertsTHD Podcast2023-06-12 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 85, Tim Brault from dbx-tv joins to tell us about their history and expertise in audio signal process. DBX-TV's solutions maximize audio quality from a television or other existing speakers, using the audio DSP already inside, so you can deliver a superior audio experience at a minimal cost. An exciting technology with universal benefits across all audio product development projects.
dbx, BTSC, and THAT Corporation
dbx-tv’s roots trace back to the early1980s at dbx, Inc., then a wellspring for a wide range of innovative, award-winning audio designs and products. Some of dbx, Inc.’s creations, including dbx compressors (as exemplified by the famous dbx 160 and its variants), are prized and sought-after to this day. dbx compressor/limiters are used throughout recording studios and in live performances.
One of dbx, Inc.’s many noteworthy inventions was its Emmy®-award-winning dbx-tv noise-reduction system designed to be an integral part of the BTSC (Broadcast Television Standard Committee) transmission system. BTSC became the standard for analog TV-audio broadcasts in North America in 1984, with many other countries adopting BTSC variations shortly thereafter. This single invention allowed hundreds of millions of consumers to experience TV in stereo with high fidelity and no loss of coverage in fringe areas.
In 1989, dbx, Inc. was divided into several parts, three of which remain today. The first part of dbx, Inc. to spin off was THAT Corporation. Three engineers from dbx, Inc. formed THAT to design and sell circuit-board-level implementations of dbx Inc.’s technology as well as sophisticated analog ICs to perform audio functions. THAT’s first products included circuit boards to implement the dbx-tv noise reduction system for professional broadcast equipment makers, and voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) and rms-level detector ICs for pro audio equipment makers. Twenty years later, those same three engineers remain the principal owners and managers of THAT today.
Shortly after THAT spun off, the professional products division of dbx, Inc. was sold to AKG, which was subsequently purchased by Harman International. Along with brands like AKG, JBL, Soundcraft, and Studer, dbx Professional Audio Products is a prominent part of Harman’s professional audio business.
Finally, in 1994, the dbx-tv licensing program was purchased by THAT Corporation, reuniting some of the original engineers involved in its development with the business that came from this technology. Since then, THAT has greatly expanded the scope of dbx-tv, enhancing its value with new digital variations of legacy reception. Most recently, THAT has introduced a new technology suite (dbx-tv Total Sonics and Total Volume) to address common audio problems with all modern broadcast reception.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 84 BT Headphone Production Testing: Insights from APDA WebinarTHD Podcast2023-05-01 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 84, we have a replay of a recent Audio Product Development Alliance Webinar on BlueTooth Headphone Production Testing. Today, we are honored to have Simon Weston from Zumi Systems presenting on the intricacies of BT headphone production testing. As we all know, Bluetooth headphones have become increasingly popular in recent years, and with this surge in demand comes a greater need for reliable and efficient testing methods. Simon Weston, with his extensive knowledge and experience in audio product development, is here to guide us through the quirks of BT headphone production testing and share with us some of the best practices and industry insights. So without further ado, let's welcome Simon Weston and learn more about the challenges and solutions for BT headphone production testing.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 83 IDUN Brain-Sensing Earbuds that measuring neural activity EEGTHD Podcast2023-04-10 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 83, Mark Melynkowycz, the lead product designer, from IDUN Technologies joins to talk about their EEG technology for earbuds and what it can bring to the market of hearables.
IDUN Technologies is a neurotech Start Up and their vision is to create a more connected and empathetic world using in-ear EEGs. The Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform is a Brain-computer Interface that provides real-time measurements of neuro markers, enabling partners to improve their products and services using innovative technology.
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www.totalharmonicdiscussion.comTHD 82 GRAS EQ 40PM Miniature Production Line Microphone 1st Mic Using EQset technology.THD Podcast2023-03-27 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 82, Rémi Guastavino the Director of Product Management at GRAS-Sound & Vibration joins to tell us about the use case and benefits of the new EQ 40PM. The GRAS EQ 40PM is a robust, cost-effective microphone designed for use in production line testing of loudspeakers and acoustic transducers. It has a wide frequency range, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and a dynamic range from 30 dB (A) to 120 dB. EQset incorporation in a microphone removes all of the traditional hassle associated with installing, setting up, and replacing microphones in a production line setting. EQset microphones all have flat response curves and fixed sensitivity. Sensitivity variation between individual microphones varies less than 0.2 dB from nominal sensitivity. The flat frequency response is less than 0.5 dB up to 10 kHz, another huge improvement over traditional production line microphones ±3 dB across the full frequency range. This provides a number of immediate benefits.
Cost efficiency—low microphone entry cost, no special hardware needed, and fully backward compatible with CCP setups. Ease of use—a uniformly flat frequency response fixed sensitivity (or gain) for each EQset microphone makes EQ 40PM microphones plug and play in any 48 V phantom power or CCP-based setup. Reduced risk—the extremely narrow pressure response spread (±0.5 dB) greatly reduces the risk of false passes and false failures, which greatly reduces the risk of bad units reaching the customer and the risk of good units being scrapped or recycled. High environmental stability—the unique design of the EQ 40PM provides this range of microphones with unmatched environmental stability. Deviation on a typical production line is less than ±0.3 dB, so there is no need for corrections due to temperature or humidity.
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#testandmeasurement #measurementmicrophones #equalizedmicrophoneTHD 81 SONIC EDGE A PURE DIGITAL MEMS SPEAKERTHD Podcast2023-03-20 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 81, Sonic Emotion's CTO and CEO join to explain their MEMs speaker technology. Conventional speakers require a balance between mechanical, acoustical, and electrical resonances. As a speaker shrinks in size, keeping the resonance balanced is a complex challenge and the quality of sound is compromised.
We have developed a unique technology that, instead of attempting to solve the problem, actually turns it on its head. Our unique technology generates ultrasound from multiple speakers, each as wide as a strand of hair, and then transforms the ultrasound to sound using a patented acoustic-mechanical frequency transformer.
The ultrasound speakers and frequency transformers are realized as solid-state MEMS devices. The MEMS device is manufactured using semiconductor technologies leveraging the semiconductor ecosystem for scalability and price trajectory. The outcome is clear: maximum sound quality in minimal size.
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#THDPodcastTHD 80 AUDIOSCENIC Virtual Headphones Using Headtracking and Advanced DSPTHD Podcast2023-02-06 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 80, Dr. Marcos Simon, CTO and Co-Founder of AudioScenic joins the podcast to explain their groundbreaking technology. Audoscenic delivers immersive 3D audio through cutting-edge technology & innovation. They have adapted audio to people to create the perfect listening experience. Our proprietary loudspeaker array technology, head-tracking, and AI capabilities create a personalized, user-adaptive, and best-in-class immersive sound.
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#THDPodcast #immersiveaudio #3dsoundTHD 79 ZUMI Headphone Test & Measurement System Frequency Response Comparison SONY SENNHEISER BOSETHD Podcast2023-01-02 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 79, Simon Weston switches to the presenter to detail how the ZUMI HPA86 Test and Measurement System works. We compare frequency response measurements from SONY, SENNHEISER, BOWERS & WILKINS, and BOSE headphones. The procedure of demonstrating the test shows the ease of use of the ZUMI HPA86.
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#THDPodcast #TestandMeasurement #qualitycontrolTHD 78 Andrew Bellavia of AuraFuturity Gives a Technical Introduction to the Hearing Health MarketTHD Podcast2022-12-12 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 78, Andrew Bellavia a veteran with technologies that go in your ear joins us to explain what is hearing health. We touch on some of the history of the technologies in the legacy devices and we explore the direction the markets are going with the convergence of audiology-grade products with consumer-grade products.
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#THDPodcast #hearinghealth #audiologyTHD 77 Sonical – CosmOS Operating System That Enables Computer Functionality on Earbuds, HeadphonesTHD Podcast2022-12-05 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 77, Gary Spittle, CEO from Sonical, joins to explain the concept plus the possibilities that adding an OS to earbuds/headphone endpoints can bring. The ability to load applications to customize headphones is an exciting approach that is coming to products soon.
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#THDPodcast #MEMS #microphoneTHD 76 Mosomic – The MEMS Microphone bookTHD Podcast2022-11-01 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 76, Mikko Suvanto joins to discuss his history in audio, microphones, specifically MEMS microphones and he tell us about the book that he just published on everything you need to know about MEMS microphones.
In 2019-20, Mikko produced the 'Mosomic MEMS Microphone Guide', a 9.5-hour, 28-episode free video tutorial on what MEMS microphones are and how to design outstanding and reliable sound capturing solutions with them. Find out more here: http://www.mosomic.com/mems-microphone-guide
In January 2022, Mikko published 'The MEMS Microphone Book - A practical guide to reliable high-quality sound capturing with miniature microphones'. It’s based on the MEMS Microphone Guide video series but has a lot more depth and a wider scope. More information and links to buy the book can be found here: http://www.mosomic.com/thememsmicrophonebook
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#THDPodcast #MEMS #microphoneTHD 75 Warkwyn Audio Design Consultants Explain the Klippel SCN+NF Laser Scanning VibrometerTHD Podcast2022-10-10 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 75, Kent Peterson and Jason Cochrane from Warkwyn join to present the Klippel laser scanning tool. Warkwyn is an acoustic R&D company that helps our customers develop superior transducers and loudspeaker systems for the professional and consumer marketplaces. We operate the most sophisticated independent acoustic measurement lab in North America and offer Klippel analysis for transducers and systems developed in-house and elsewhere. We are comfortable working alongside your existing development team or as the sole developer. Either way, Warkwyn will help your products be more competitive and cost effective.
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#THDPodcast #hearables #wearabletechTHD 74 Soundskrit Bio-inspired Directional MEMS Microphones Improve Audio Pick Up In Speakers PhonesTHD Podcast2022-10-03 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 74, Sahil Gupta and Stephane Leahy founders of Soundskrit from Montreal, Canada join to tell us about their directional MEMS microphone technology. Soundskrit aims to enable the next generation of consumer audio by bringing directional microphones concepts from the recording studio into everyday devices.
People use microphones to interact with our devices and each other every day. Modern consumers expect perfect audio pick-up in every environment. Soundskrit directional microphones are robust to environmental noise to ensure that users are always heard the way they expect to be. Their bio-inspired MEMS shrinks the functionality of multi-microphone arrays into a single chip so product designers can improve performance, decrease power consumption, and simplify integration.
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#THDPodcast #hearables #wearabletechTHD 73 OHMIC.AI Ear Detection Touch Control & Biometric Feedback Using Existing HW In HeadphonesTHD Podcast2022-09-26 | The Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market.
In episode 73, Mohamed Ashraf, Co-Founder and Product Lead at Ohmic joins to discuss their approach to adding ear detection, touch control and biometric feedback using the existing hardware in earbuds and headphones. Ohmic is a Montreal based technology start-up with the goal of enabling biometric sensing and interfacing using in-ear technologies. Our technology focuses on using a headphone's existing hardware to enable sensing without the additional sensors.
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