Drone-mounted LUCY tech has an ear for hidden disaster-site survivors

The search for survivors at disaster sites is one of the most commonly suggested uses for drones. If those people are buried under debris, however, they won’t be visible from the air. That’s where LUCY comes in, as it could let drones locate survivors … Continue reading Drone-mounted LUCY tech has an ear for hidden disaster-site survivors

Low-Cost Electret Microphone Preamplifiers

Before the invention of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphones, almost all microphones in cell phones and other electronics were a type of condenser microphone called the electret microphone. The fact that …read more Continue reading Low-Cost Electret Microphone Preamplifiers

Austrian Audio puts out a studio-grade microphone for your pocket

Vienna’s Austrian Audio has announced a pocket recording system designed to capture “what you want, where you want, and when you want.” The MiCreator Studio wraps a tilting condenser microphone and a USB audio interface into one rugged package.Continue… Continue reading Austrian Audio puts out a studio-grade microphone for your pocket

Robotic Mic Swarm Helps Pull Voices Out of Crowded Room of Multiple Speakers

One of the persistent challenges in audio technology has been distinguishing individual voices in a room full of chatter. In virtual meeting settings, the moderator can simply hit the mute …read more Continue reading Robotic Mic Swarm Helps Pull Voices Out of Crowded Room of Multiple Speakers

Røde treats creators to most powerful wireless microphone ever

Australian audio company Røde has launched what’s claimed to be a wireless microphone like no other, offering unclippable audio recording, lag-free encrypted transmission and compatibility with any camera, smartphone or computer.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Røde treats creators to most powerful wireless microphone ever