Category: Audio

A groundbreaking ultrasonic MEMS speaker redefines sound production in speakers, reducing size and enhancing audio performance. By Robb Zimmerman, Principal Systems Engineer at xMEMS Labs Nearly a century after the dynamic driver speaker was invented, now is a good time to reconsider...

xMEMS' groundbreaking solid-state full-silicon MEMS speaker, Cowell, brings crisper treble definition and improved soundstage separation to SOUNDPEATS Capsule3 Pro+ TWS earbuds. xMEMS Labs, developers of the foremost platform for piezoMEMS innovation and creators of the world’s...

Randomwaves introduces Drumboy and Synthgirl, two new handheld instruments designed to make music creation accessible and fun. These devices are built around an ARM Cortex-M7 processor which includes a 24-bit true audio generator and a 5.0" LCD TFT screen, along with open-source code...

The Seeed Studio’s ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit by Seeed Studio features the XMOS XU316 AI sound chip and XIAO ESP32S3 processor. It includes dual-microphone far-field voice capture, noise cancellation, and advanced voice processing. The kit works with Home Assistant via ESPHome...

Designs are available to purchase directly from the company store, setting brands or manufacturers on a clear and accelerated path to market based on xMEMS’ designs. Accelerating the adoption of solid-state micro speakers in consumer audio products, MEMS audio and semiconductor...

The Esparagus HiFi MediaLink is a device designed to upgrade legacy stereo systems into an internet streaming device. The device hosts an ESP32 module and a DAC to stream music from services like Spotify, controlled via a smartphone or computer. This tiny and unique streaming device is...

The new Cypress MEMS speaker achieves 40X louder bass response and will be demonstrated at CES 2024 by appointment only. Mass production late 2024. An industry-first, Cypress achieves >140dB low frequency sound pressure level (SPL), enabling a no-compromise replacement for legacy,...

Zeppelin Design Labs of Chicago has released the Noisette, a build-it-yourself Optical Theremin that generates crazy sounds – from spooky and creepy to atmospheric and spacy.  The pitch and volume of the Noisette are controlled by two light sensors, while the master volume and wave...