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THD PodcastTHD Podcast 109 - Soundskrit Introduce Directional MEMS Microphone Modules that Reduce Time to MarketThe 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...
2024-12-1728 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 108 - Stream Unlimited System Integration for Connected Audio, IoT, and Voice AssistantsThe 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...
2024-12-1044 min
The Decade Podcast#60 Nakãya - A World Of Discovering Our True Nature with David LindbergImagine a world where people lived in harmony with one another, freely exchanging knowledge and resources, and celebrating the diversity that existed within the world. The people recognized that each creature had its own unique gifts and talents, and worked together to create a society that was just and equitable for all beings.
Dive into a realm of creativity and connection in the world of
Nakãya with our latest episode featuring David Lindberg, the visionary founder of the Nakãya Project. In this captivating conversation, we explore the genesis of Nakãya, a world he crafted wit...
2024-01-2451 min
Elevated Life Academy2: The Evolution of Brain Spotting with Dr. David GrandStep into the world of Brainspotting with the developer, Dr. David Grand as he unveils the intricate tapestry of connection, intuition, and trust.In this podcast episode, Cherie Lindberg welcomes Dr. David Grand, father of the Brainspotting method. Dr. Grand reveals how trust, intuition, and the neuro-experiential model are key to healing, bridging divides, and exploring new possibilities. Dr. Grand shares personal stories from his past, highlighting the significance of human connections and bridge-building across cultural divides. He emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness, intuition, and the capacity for trust in the healing process. Dr. Grand, a...
2024-01-1530 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 92 - Listen Inc - Correlating Transient Distortion Measurements with Audibility Enhanced Loose Particles eLPThe 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 f...
2023-12-0427 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 89 - Dinaburg Technologies C2S Speakers Active Driver with a Passive Ring Radiator ExplainedThe 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...
2023-10-1933 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 88 - Hypex Class D Amplifiers Designed with Discrete Components for HiFi Pro StudioThe 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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2023-10-1951 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 87 - Trulli Audio Thin Drivers Based on Perimeter Driven Technology Innovative Speaker DesignThe 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 ca...
2023-07-1841 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 86 - The Lyceum A Living Data Management System for Audio Product DevelopmentThe 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...
2023-06-2045 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 85 - DBX-TV Superior Sound Enhancement From the Consumer Audio ExpertsThe 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.
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2023-06-2058 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 84 - BT Headphone Production Testing: Insights from APDA WebinarThe 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...
2023-06-2039 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 83 - IDUN Brain-Sensing Earbuds that measuring neural activity EEGThe 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...
2023-06-2034 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 82 - GRAS EQ 40PM Miniature Production Line Microphone 1st Mic Using EQset TechnologyThe 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 i...
2023-03-3030 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 81 - SONIC EDGE A PURE DIGITAL MEMS SPEAKERThe 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...
2023-03-3027 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 80 - AUDIOSCENIC Virtual Headphones Using Headtracking and Advanced DSPThe 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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2023-02-0750 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 79 - ZUMI Headphone Test & Measurement System Frequency Response Comparison SONY SENNHEISER B&W BOSEThe 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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2023-01-0425 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 78 - Andrew Bellavia of AuraFuturity Gives a Technical Introduction to the Hearing Health Market CategoryThe 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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2022-12-1335 min
THD PodcastTHD Podcast 77 - Sonical - CosmOS Edge Operating System That Enables Computer Functionality on Earbuds, HeadphonesThe 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. Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!
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2022-12-0533 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 76 - Mikko Suvanto from Mosomic – The MEMS Microphone book. Everything You Need to Know About MEMS MicrophonesThe 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...
2022-11-0241 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 75 - Warkwyn Audio Design Consultants Explain the Klippel SCN+NF Laser Scanning VibrometerIn 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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2022-11-0258 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 74 - Soundskrit Bio-inspired Directional MEMS Microphones Improving Audio Pick Up In Speakers Phones ETCThe 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...
2022-10-1041 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 73 - OHMIC.AI Ear Detection Touch Control & Biometric Feedback Using Existing HW In Earbuds & HeadphonesThe 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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2022-10-1038 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 72 - Entering China Under COVID Zero – Two Experiences of the Process To Get Into China as a ForeignerThe 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 72, we have two tech veterans based in Shenzhen, China explain their experiences in crossing into Shenzhen, China with the current entry and quarantine requirements. The process has relaxed slightly in the last few months but it is still difficult. Some people really need to get into China to work with their partners in manufacturing so we felt this was a timely discussion that is slightly ajar from our usual technology discussions...
2022-10-1033 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 71 - China Speaker Factory Tells the Good and Bad About Manufacturing Audio Products in South ChinaThe 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 71, Philip Richardson, CEO of TrueAnalog, joins to give an update on the good, the bad and the ugly of manufacturing speakers in China. A unique and timely perspective on the loudspeaker manufacturing industry from an expert that has spent over 20+ years in southern china manufacturing speakers. TrueAnalog is a bespoke driver and speaker systems assembly facility located in Panyu, Guangdong.
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2022-10-1041 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 70 - USOUND MEMS Speakers Manufacturing Small Reliable with IntelligenceThe 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 70, Andrea Rusconi and Paul Kutschera from USound in Austria join us for an update on their MEMS speaker technology. Some new innovations in design plus a trend for 2way systems in TWS plus other topics are discussed. USound GmbH is a fast-growing audio company developing and producing the most advanced audio systems for personal applications based on MEMS technology.
USound is disrupting the audio industry, setting new standards in...
2022-10-1047 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 69 - GREENWAVES DSP and AI Processors for the Next Generation Hearables and IOT DevicesThe 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 69, Martin Croome, VP of Marketing at Greenwaves Technologies joins to tell us about their processors for power constrained devices. Greenwaves are a fabless semiconductor company, based in Grenoble, France. They design highly efficient and easy to program ultra-low-power RISC-V processors. They interpret and transform rich data sources such as images, sounds and radar signals using AI and signal processing.
Greenwaves' application processor GAP8 enables embedded machine learning in battery-operated...
2022-10-1046 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 68 - AI IOT Voice Embedded Hardware Software Modules Alexa Google AirPlay LIBRE WIRELESSThe 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 68, the commercial director of Libre Wireless, Mr Scott Steinberg, joins to tell us all about how their modules provide a plug and plug solution for streaming audio and IOT products. Everything from light switches to coffee machine to audio systems can be connected for streaming services and control. Adding Alexa, Google, Airplay to a device takes a lot of work and moving parts. Libre literally connects your devices with a plug...
2022-10-1044 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 67 - Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Using AI and 3D Audio to Understand Voice KARDOMEThe 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 67, Dani Cherkassky, CEO of Kardome, joins to tell us about how their software solves the puzzles of accuracy, cost, speed and privacy in voice recognition technology. Whether in a crowded cafe, working at home, or in the family car, Kardome’s AI-driven speech-clustering technology treats each person in the environment as if they are the only person talking. No more frustrations of repeated commands or having to find a quiet corner.
2022-10-1037 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 66 - HAPTIC TACTION TRANSPORTER® 🎧 Provide Bass You Can Feel Gaming Audio VR HeadphonesThe 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 66, the CEO of Taction Technology John Steinberg joins to tell us about their Transporter® Haptic Motors. With headphones with applications in gaming, music, VR/AR, and therapeutic, the Transporter® is a patented transducer that goes lower, gives flatter frequency response, and delivers faster, more honest, accurate bass than you’ve ever experienced. Imagine 200 pounds of subwoofer in a 1-ounce module.
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2022-10-1041 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 65 - NTI AUDIO Production Quality Test and Measurement SystemsThe 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 65, Gregor Schmidle of NTI joins to discuss their world class audio test and measurement systems. NTi Audio AG is a manufacturer of test and measurement instruments for acoustics, audio and vibration applications. With headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein, the company specializes in end-of-line audio testing for manufacturing quality control purposes, provides instruments for testing public address systems in safety-critical environments and also produces handheld Audio Analyzers and generators aimed at the professional...
2022-10-1029 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 64 - TRILLBIT Data Over Sound Technology Make Any Device A Data Receiver AuthenticationThe 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 64, Bhaskar Deo, CEO/Co-Founder, and Dr Robert Poor, President, of Trillbit join to introduce and explain their exciting technology. Trillbit is a Techstars & Cisco-backed startup building the “internet of sound”. Internet of sound is a concept of connecting devices in proximity over inaudible sound waves (near-ultrasonic). There are more audio speakers than people on the planet and every smart device has a microphone. Trillbit is using this ubiquitous distribution of hardware to b...
2022-10-1040 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 63 - xMEMS Disrupting the $10B Speaker Market with Worlds First True MEMS Piezo SpeakersThe 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 63, Michael Ricci, Director of Electroacoustic Engineering at xMEMS, joins us to tell us all about the world's first truly piezo MEMS speaker. The xMEMS team of audio and piezo MEMS semiconductor experts are disrupting the $10B speaker market with the first True MEMS speakers. xMEMS addresses in-ear personal audio devices delivering a new combination of audio fidelity, size, energy consumption and uniformity not possible with traditional voice coil or hybrid MEMS...
2022-10-1052 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 62 - KAERTECH PHILIPPINES Virtual Electronics Factory Tour Medical Audio ProductsThe 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 62, Mickael Bouffaut and Rick Modina join the podcast to introduce their engineering and mass production facility. We think this is what people need to see in terms of how products are built. There is a massive gap between the shelf and the mind in what it takes to make a product. Kaertech focuses on advanced med-tech type products and we felt this was the perfect factory to give our viewers a...
2022-10-1049 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 61 - TREBLE Iceland Sound Simulation and Rendering Software MODEL ACOUSTICS IN BUILDINGS CARS VRThe 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 61, Dr. Finnur Pind, CEO of Treble Technologies, joins to tell us about their cutting-edge sound simulation technology and processes. They are bringing this next generation technology to market with the vision of enabling designers of the built environment to create a better sounding world. The technology revolves around using sound simulation and rendering software to model acoustic behaviour in buildings, structures, or other enclosures such as cars. There are also applications i...
2022-10-101h 05THD PodcastTHD Podcast 60 - CHATABLE - ANC Transparency Mode Using AI to Enhance Conversation MARK CUBAN INVESTThe 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 60, Giles Tongue, CEO of CHATABLE joins to explain their technology that utilizes AI to enhance transparency mode and ultimately enhancing conversation. They have established a new partnership with Knowles Corporation on the IA8201 DSP TWS development kit, which received a CES Innovation Award Honoree. An exciting new company that lists Mark Cuban as one of the main investors.
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2022-10-1033 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 59 - EARBUD SPEAKER DRIVER PRODUCTION LINE VM SOUND Liquid Silicon Rubber - MADE IN CHINAThe 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 59, we take a look at VM Sound's brand new production facility in Dongguan, China. VM Sound is a global leader in precision constructed liquid silicon rubber based earbud and headphone drivers. Utilizing optical grade injection molding process to apply to micro transducer assembly results in the best performing micro speakers possible.
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2022-10-1007 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 58 - Graphene Proprietary Electrostatic MicroSpeakers GRAPHAUDIO First 100% PureThe 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 58, Ramesh Ramchandani, CEO of GraphAudio, joins us to tell us about how using their 100% pure graphene acoustics platform delivers superior size, quality, cost, plus ESG benefits versus existing options.
GraphAudio is launching a revolutionary new acoustic platform for consumer electronics and enterprise systems integrating the first-ever 100% graphene proprietary electrostatic micro transducers (speakers/microphones/sensors), proprietary electronics, and proprietary contextually aware voice operation software.
GraphAudio’s 100% graphene transducers ha...
2022-10-1031 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 57 - KNOWLES Talks Trends in TWS Earbuds, Health Hearing, HD Audio and Balance ArmaturesThe 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 57, Andrew Bellavia and Erik Wiederholtz from Knowles in Chicago join to discuss the latest trends in TWS earbuds including the hearing health convergence, and HD Audio. The conversation segues to the balanced armature technology from Knowles and how it provides performance benefits across all the latest trends. Links to the mentions in the podcast are listed below.
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2022-10-1056 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 56 - Thin-ply Carbon Diaphragms Engineered to Control Resonance COMPOSITE SOUNDThe 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 56, Martin Turesson of Composite Sound in Sweden joins to tell us about thin-ply carbon fiber speaker diaphragms. Starting with a new approach to processing the carbon fiber, Composite Sound controls the horizontal and the vertical. To expand, the cones can be designed using various controllable input elements. The results thus far have been getting rave reviews with the early adopters.
It is a deep and detailed discussion on the...
2022-10-1057 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 55 - INFINEON MEMS Mics for Interactive Voice Applications Smart Speakers IOTThe 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 55, Infineon Technologies joins to discuss their MEMs microphone product line and the nuances in designing the microphones plus the application of using them in voice command applications. Somu Goswami and Julian Kornprobst join the THD podcast from their location near Munich, Germany to provide very detailed information on the design on MEMS microphones. We discuss the application into systems plus the history and roadmap on the MEMS microphone technology.
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2022-10-1059 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 54 - EDGE COMPUTING AMBIQ Enables Battery Devices to Operate Better and Last LongerThe 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 54, Scott Hanson and Roger Serwy from Ambiq join us to discuss their ultra-low power edge processors. Ambiq is a fabless semiconductor company developing the world’s most energy-efficient integrated circuits. Built on Ambiq’s patented Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT™) platform, Apollo family of microprocessors (MCUs) and System-on-Chip (SoCs) provide the most power-efficient processing solutions in the market. Optimized in both active and sleep modes, the Apollo processors are designed to deliver...
2022-10-1050 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 53 - VOICE TO ACCESS APPS DIRECTLY SKIP THE TOUCH UI - AI / ML NATIVE VOICEThe 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 53, Perry Teevens joins to tell us about NativeVoice.AI. Native Voice is the on-demand voice services library for access to the brands you rely on every day to help you get more done. They're on a mission to help you stay in the moment, keep your phone in your pocket, and do more using just your voice.
If you're a brand, you already know it’s competitive out there. Customer attention sp...
2022-10-1036 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 52 - MAGNET DESIGN in Loudspeakers Explained NeoDymium Ceramic FerriteThe 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 52, Salvador Magdaleno-Adame joins as the principal of Salvador Consultant to tell us all about permanent magnets. A deep explanation of the different materials used and how magnets are designed. Specifics on how to design for loudspeakers is also discussed.
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Salvador has a diverse engineering background with valuable experience in the magnetic and electromagnetic industry in US. He contributes strong skills, solution of problems, and professional communication skills...
2022-10-1058 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 51 - LOUDSPEAKER TETRAHEDRAL TEST CHAMBERS CONSISTENT MEASUREMENTS GEOFF HILL ACOUSTICSThe 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 51, Geoff Hill of Hill Acoustics joins to introduce and explain the theory behind their Tetrahedral Loudspeaker Test Chambers.
Hill Acoustics was formed, to promote loudspeaker test chambers based upon the Tetrahedral Test Chamber principle expounded by their Chief Technical Officer - Geoff Hill. Loudspeaker measurements have long been a source of excessive variability with typical tolerances of +/- 3dB being the norm, whilst a tolerance of +/-0.1dB is typical for v...
2022-10-1047 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 50 - TECHNICS SL1200 BEATS XBOX DESIGNER AUDIO ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY MENLO SCIENTIFICThe 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 50, Mike Klasco of Menlo Scientific joins to tell us tales of audio product development from DJ gear in the 1970s through to cutting edge materials for audio today.
Mike Klasco and his firm Menlo Scientific Ltd provides audio engineering and sourcing consulting services since 1983. Mike also writes for Voice Coil magazine, audioXpress, and the online newsletter The Audio Voice. Mike has over a dozen patents assigned or licensed to Yamaha, Teijin, Ar...
2022-10-1049 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 49 - ACCUMOLD World Class High-Tech Precision Micro Injection Molded Plastic ComponentsThe 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 49, Aaron Johnson from Accumold joins to tell us all about the precision micro plastic injection process.
Since 1985, Accumold® is recognized as a world-class, high-tech manufacturer of precision micro, small, and lead frame injection molded plastic components. Utilizing proprietary engineering processes developed from our Micro-Mold® technology, they design, build and produce unique molds and parts efficiently for markets that include Medical, Fiber Optics, Micro Electronics, Automotive, and Emerging Technology.
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2022-10-1053 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 48 - ANC Engineering Design House That Specializes in Active Noise Canceling LinSationThe 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 48, Peter Sung of LinSation joins to introduce their market approach with ANC modules and other acoustic designs.
LinSation focuses on building high-quality sound UI solutions for their customers. They produce sound pick-up modules, voice recognition, voice communication, and noise reduction algorithms, which covers almost all the sound inputting and processing area.
Their acoustic lab provides professional acoustic performance tests and pre-test of voice AI products certifications. It also helps w...
2022-10-1047 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 47 - MACHINE LEARNING FLUENT AI Processing Speech on the Edge in Every Language ARMThe 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 47, Dr. Vikrant Tomar of Fluent.AI joins to tell us about their machine learning algorithm that brings speech-to-intent processing on edge devices with robust speech recognition in every language.
Fluent.ai develops highly accurate and intuitive speech understanding solutions in a small footprint and low latency package capable of running fully offline on small devices. Their solutions enable consumer electronic device manufacturers and OEMs to develop unique and secure voice user i...
2022-10-101h 09THD PodcastTHD Podcast 46 - Active Noise Cancelling Explained ZUMI Feedforward Feedback Hybrid ANC HeadphonesThe 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 46, our co-host Simon Weston spends some time explaining how the different approaches to ANC headphones work. We touch on a bit of the history of ANC headphones in consumer applications with the development by Dr. Bose as well as how each version of ANC works.
Overall a very informative discussion for those who have an interest to know how ANC works at a high level.
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2022-10-1046 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 45 - HEAD ACOUSTICS PsychoAcoustic Metrics to Quantify Performance for ANC HeadphonesThe 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 45, Jacob Soendergaard of HEAD Acoustics joins to tell us about utilizing psychoacoustic metrics to better understand and develop Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headphones. We go off topic but it is a great discussion on using the HEAD Acoustic measurement system to develop ANC headphones.
Since its foundation in 1986, HEAD acoustics has been a reliable partner wherever acoustics, vibrations, or speech, audio, and sound quality play an important role. They are not on...
2022-10-1044 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 44 - SHURE MICROPHONES Product Development and Global Supply Chain ManagementThe 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 44, Matt Engstrom of Shure joins to tell us about the 96-year history of the legendary performance of the Shure microphones. Good insight into their approach to product development and utilizing a global supply chain to bring products to reality.
Shure Incorporated is an American audio products corporation. It was founded by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, Illinois in 1925 as a supplier of radio parts kits. The company became a consumer and...
2022-10-1049 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 43 - DSP CONCEPTS Audio Weaver World-Leading Tool for Audio Design, DevelopmentThe 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 43, Paul Beckmann of DSP Concepts joins to tell us about Audio Weaver. Audio Weaver is the fastest, trusted framework to craft audio experiences that users love. Purpose-built to design, develop, and deploy embedded audio products, innovators choose Audio Weaver to transform their development workflow.
Collaborate across different disciplines with a proven, low-code framework of 500 modules from leading audio designers. Streamline development, enable reuse, and reduce risk.
Design and develop w...
2022-10-1052 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 42 - DIRAC 3D Digital Sound Optimization for Headphones, Home Theatre, Automotive and ProThe 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 42, Mathias Johansson of Dirac joins to tell us all about the signal processing technique to make all rooms, cars, and environments sound good. A very detailed discussion on the technical as we like with the THD ;)
Dirac specializes in digital sound optimization solutions. Whether you’re listening to music in your car, relaxing with headphones at home, or using your mobile device as a makeshift boombox, audio quality can make or bre...
2022-10-101h 17THD PodcastTHD Podcast 41 - AUDIO PRECISION Comparing Soundcards to Audio Analyzer for Audio Test MeasurementThe 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 41, Dan Foley of Audio Precision joins to tell us all about the difference between an AP test system and using a soundcard to measure audio signals.
Since its founding in 1984, Audio Precision© (AP) has evolved into the worldwide leader for audio analyzers and audio testing. They maintain a singular focus: to help engineers worldwide design, validate, characterize, and manufacture audio components, products, and systems.
Fast forward thirty-plus years and A...
2022-10-1050 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 40 - PRO AUDIO LOUDSPEAKERS LAVOCE ITALY World-Class Design and ProductionThe 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 40, Tom James Jr and Kevin Shove from LaVoce Speakers join to tell us all about premium Italian Pro Audio Speakers.
Lavoce Italiana is a dynamic and fast-growing company specialized in LF/HF transducer design and production for the pro audio market. It was founded in 2008 by Elettromedia (Italy), a world reference in aftermarket car audio, with its admired and multi-awarded brands Audison and Hertz. They have built a fully integrated design...
2022-10-101h 05THD PodcastTHD Podcast 39 - RESONADO Innovation in Thin/High Aspect Ratio Speakers New Voice Coil + Magnet DesignThe 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 39, Paul Vedier and Peter Moeckel from Resonado in Chicago join the podcast to tell us about their Flat Core Speaker™ (FCS™) technology as a novel type of electrodynamic speaker driver architecture engineered to enable efficient sound reproduction for high aspect ratio and low depth drivers.
FCS™ technology enables a novel type of electrodynamic speaker driver architecture; meaning their structure functions in the same way as the conventional speaker driver, scientifically speaking. What th...
2022-10-1052 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 38 - IN-EAR SECURE SOLUTIONS THE PERFECT EARBUD FIT FREEBITThe 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 38, Nico Declunder and Bob Lyle of Freebit join us to talk about the perfect fit in the ear.
In 2007 Freebit invented the ‘C-shape’ ergonomic and secure-fit interface which has now become a global standard. Since then they have partnered with many of the top audio brands to provide superior ergonomics for their earbud products.
The recent wave of true wireless earphones created to be worn for extended periods of time...
2022-10-1048 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 37 - UK PRO AUDIO PA SOUND LEGEND BISHOPSOUND ANDY BISHOPThe 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 37, Andy Bishop of Bishopsound joins to discuss pro audio and how Bishopsound has evolved. A very interesting and passionate approach to the business.
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2022-10-1054 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 36 - TECTONIC BMR BALANCED MODE RADIATORS UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONSThe 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 36, Tim Whitwell of Tectonic joins to give us an update on BMRs as they apply to unified communication products. During COVID, many people are working remotely and the demand for quality conferencing speakers has accelerated.
Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR) from Tectonic Audio Labs have a killer app in unified communication products so this episode focuses on the use of BMRs in those products and the benefits BMRs bring.
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2022-10-1040 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 35 - AI EDGE COMPUTING SYNTIANT NDP120 Ultra-Low Power Processor Add Voice to Earbuds IOTThe 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 35, Dave Garrett of Syntiant joins to discuss Syntiant's NDP (Neural Decision Processor) architecture and how it operates at ultra-low power to identify wake words or other wavelength based triggers.
The Syntiant® NDP120™ is a purpose-built processor for deep learning and is ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices. The NDP120 applies neural processing to run multiple applications simultaneously with minimal battery power consumption, including echo-cancellation, beamforming, noise suppression, speech enhancement, speaker iden...
2022-10-1048 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 34 - ALTI Audio & Loudspeaker Technology International Networking for the Audio IndustryThe 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 34, Barry Vogel, the CEO of ALTI, joins to discuss the Audio & Loudspeaker Technology International (ALTI). They are the first sponsor of the THD podcast so we are very happy to have Barry join to preview the benefits of ALTI membership.
ALMA and then ALTI was formed in 1964 by members of the loudspeaker engineering specialty segment in support of American loudspeaker manufacturers. The mission has changed and evolved over time. They added “Int...
2022-10-1025 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 33 - PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING FOR AUDIO CHINA FACTORY ZACK TECHNOLOGYThe 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 33, Allen Wu, the GM of Zack Technology in Dongguan, joins to talk about their factory.
Zack Technology was established in August 2012. Their factory is a Bluetooth speaker and Bluetooth headphones manufacturer which integrates R&D, tooling, injection, assembly, and sales. Their factory area is about 60,000㎡, with more than 800 staff. They have an R&D team of over 30 people, providing professional OEM and ODM service for customers.
These guys know wh...
2022-10-1048 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 32 - COMSOL OLE WOLFF EXPLAIN Micro Speaker Design for Earbuds, Notebooks and PhonesThe 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 32, Per Jensen of Ole Wolff in Copenhagen joins to discuss their COMSOL approach to transducer design in micro speakers for phones, notebooks, and headphones.
Ole Wolff is well known and recognized worldwide for high-quality transducers, as well as unique design capabilities, which are supplied to a broad range of first-tier companies within the consumer electronics industry.
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2022-10-1055 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 31 - WATERPROOF IPX7 ELECTRONICS NANOFLOWX WORLD'S FASTEST AND EASIEST PCBA COATINGThe 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 31, Rick Fung the CEO of NanoflowX joins to tell us about their super hydrophobic and super oleophobic nanocoating technology. Water and sweat protection is essential on all earbuds and wearable tech so it's good to hear about a solution that is easy to implement.
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2022-10-1035 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 30 - AUDIO TEST AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM ZUMI Single Board test computerThe 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 30, our usual co-host Simon Weston has the table flipped to present his audio test and measurement computer - the ZUMI CS-A86. The ZUMI CS-A86 is a single board audio spectrum measurement instrument. The CS-A86 operates autonomously to execute advanced measurement sequences, apply for pass-fail criteria, and log all data.
The device is aimed at implementation in automated test equipment for production and development. The primary function is to obtain frequency response...
2022-10-1036 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 29 - DSP for VOICE INTELLIGIBILITY, SPEECH RECOGNITION, and AUDIO PERCEPTION ALANGOThe 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 29, Alexander Golding of Alango Technologies joins to tell us about Alango’s DSP algorithms and software. It can be found in many applications and products that require enhancements of voice intelligibility, speech recognition, user hearing, and audio perception.
Alango Technologies has developed the most extensive portfolio of front-end speech processing technologies on the market. These technologies are the result of many man-years of practical experience in the field. They were designed for...
2022-10-1056 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 28 - GRAPHENE AUDIO MCGILL UNIVERSITY TECH DEVELOPMENT SPEAKER DIAPHRAGM ORA SOUNDThe 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 28, Eric Gaskell of Ora Sound joins from Montreal, Canada to discuss their graphene material, GrapheneQ™, for application in speaker diaphragms. Graphene is a hot topic in many industries and audio is no exception. Ora Sound is a leader in real graphene. Accept no imitations ;)
Ora Graphene Audio Inc. is a company endeavoring to unbind sound from its current limitations through cutting edge materials science. As with many great discoveries, GrapheneQ - Ora’s...
2022-10-1058 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 27 - MEMS SPEAKERS - TINY SPEAKERS FOR EARBUDS SMART GLASSES - USOUND FROM AUSTRIAThe 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 27, we talk MEMS speaker technology with Paul Kutschera and Konstantin Davy from USound.
USound is a fabless audio company offering high-quality sound solutions based on MEMS technology, inspiring music enthusiasts and acoustic professionals with crisp, natural sound for a fantastic hearing experience.
The discussion goes deep into their technology and the applications that they are geared towards. An outstanding overview of the company and the extremely exciting technology.
2022-10-101h 07THD PodcastTHD Podcast 26 - PRESONUS The 2020 Effect on Audio Production and Digital Signal Processing in LiveThe 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 26, John Bastianelli the EVP of Product Management at Presonus joins to talk about changes related to digital processing in live sound.
We discuss how it impacts players, production, venues, and the mix between all the elements for both live sound and studio. We also get into the recording and production during the pandemic. It's been an odd year for the pro audio business, but home studio recording and broadcasting has grown...
2022-10-1054 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 25 - BEYMA PREMIUM PRO AUDIO LOUDSPEAKERS WITH INNOVATIVE HEAT DISSIPATION TECHNOLOGYThe 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 25, Jorge Serrano, the Director of R&D at Acustica Beyma in Valencia, Spain, discusses the innovation that has gone into developing the Maltcross technology for heat dissipation in Beyma professional loudspeakers.
The Maltcross cooling technology that we deliver to the professional audio market through their speakers brings together several solutions to meet their goal;
one side allows the woofer to handle bigger rates of power with a given coil diameter...
2022-10-101h 02THD PodcastTHD Podcast 24 - MIMI HEARING TECHNOLOGIES BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED AUDIO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGYThe 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 24, Mimi Hearing Technologies CEO Philipp Skribanowitz discusses their innovative signal processing technology.
Mimi is the world’s leading provider of hearing-based audio personalization. Because we all hear differently, Mimi's team of in-house hearing scientists developed its biologically-inspired and proprietary audio processing technology, that knows how well a user hears in order to personalize their listening experience. It is based on years of research and informed by the results of over 1.5 million Mi...
2022-10-101h 00THD PodcastTHD Podcast 23 - ICEpower PREMIUM CLASS D AMPLIFIERS FOR AUDIO APPLICATIONS AT COMPETITIVE PRICESThe 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 23, Mads Emil Solgaard, the head of sales & marketing at ICEpower in Copenhagen, goes deep explaining his company's history and how they navigate the ultra-competitive electronics industry.
ICEpower is a supplier of superior audio solutions based on world-class technologies and competencies within class D amplifiers, switch-mode power supplies, digital signal processing, and system design. They have a special balance of premium performance products, high brand equity, and competitive pricing.
They...
2022-10-101h 19THD PodcastTHD Podcast 22 - GRAMMY AWARD SOUND CALIBRATION TECH SONARWORKS LATVIA Individually Perfected SoundThe 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 22, Jānis Spoģis, Partner & VP of Business Development at Sonarworks, explains why they are the globally leading sound calibration company in the audio recording industry. Their products are relied upon by more than 70,000 recording studios worldwide, including 40+ Grammy winners who enjoy and endorse Sonarworks.
Sonarworks technology and products have received multiple awards both in pro audio as well as consumer markets, including Product of the Year by Sound on Sound and...
2022-10-1048 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 21 - 200% BETTER BATTERY CELL INNOVATION W HIGHER ENERGY DENSITY FAST CHARGE ADDIONICSThe 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 21, Gilad Fisher, Director of Business Development & Marketing at Addionics, joins to discuss Addionics and their exciting technology.
Addionics from Tel Aviv has developed the next generation of energy storage by focusing on battery physics and enabling higher energy density, lower charging time, and improved heat safety, with the largest markets in mind. With every device going portable and global priority on renewable energy, Addionics is definitely a company to watch as...
2022-10-1027 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 20 - Kastus Permanent Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Coating for Glass Touch ScreensThe 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 20, Darragh O'Connor, VP Global Marketing, discusses Kastus' coating technology for glass touch screens that will impact most devices.
Darragh explains that Kastus’ coating technology is independently proven to block up to 99.99% of surface bacteria and is also now confirmed to be effective against human Coronavirus on treated surfaces. The patented Kastus® Antimicrobial & Antiviral Surface Coating Technology offers enhanced 24/7 screen protection, helping to protect the screens and devices we use every day....
2022-10-1037 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 19 - Summit Wireless Audio Tech for Smart Devices;Next Generation Home Cinema and GamingThe 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 19, James Cheng, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), joins us to discuss their position as a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems.
James explains the position of Summit as the lead technology supplier to the WiSA Association that has 60+ member brands implementing worldwide standards for high definition, multi-channel, low latency audio using their WiSA global interoperability s...
2022-10-1054 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 18 - Valencell World's Leading Biometric Sensors for Hearables and Hearing AidsThe 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 18, Ryan Kraudel, VP of Marketing at Valencell, talks to us about their biometric sensors as they apply to audio devices such as hearables and hearing aids.
Ryan explains how the Valencell biometric sensors work and how they are used in millions of consumer wearables, medical devices, and digital health solutions around the world today.
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2022-10-1051 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 17 - Vesper CEO Discusses Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones for Mobiles, Headphones and IoTThe 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 17, Matt Crowley CEO of Vesper of Boston, Massachusetts explains how Vesper uses piezoelectric materials to create the most reliable and advanced MEMS microphones on the market. This is a major leap over the capacitive MEMS microphones.
Matt Crowley explains how Vesper's piezoelectric MEMS microphone works differently than traditional MEMS mics and the benefits in terms of performance and power that they bring to the market. A very engaging podcast for those d...
2022-10-1051 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 16 - Azoteq Touch Controller Solutions for Headphones Including Wear and Dock DetectionThe 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 16, Jean Viljoen, the VP of Marketing of Azoteq. Azoteq is a fabless semiconductor company from South Africa that specializes in controller IC's and solutions for touch and swipe, wear detection, waterproof induction, and docking detection. These technologies are heavily deployed in headphones, hearables, and wearables and this discussion explores the technology and the applications in these product categories.
Jean has been with Azoteq since 2000 and he was one of the key arc...
2022-10-1050 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 15 - Knowles - MEMS Microphones Designed for ANC Applications in HeadphonesThe 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 15, Erik Wiederholtz, Audio Development Engineer, at Knowles in Chicago, talks to us about MEMS microphones and in detail about their design for ANC headphone applications.
Erik is a 10 year veteran of Knowles and in his words, "I never thought that I'd know so much about MEMS microphones." Check out this podcast where Erik goes deep on the topic. Very interesting stuff for everyone developing ANC headphones.
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2022-10-101h 04THD PodcastTHD Podcast 14 - Emporia - Audio Performance in Mobile Phones / Senior Phones / Hearing AssistanceThe 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 14, Harald Obereder, the General Manager of Emporia Mobile in Shenzhen, talks to us about audio systems in feature and smartphones and specifically, issues with audio for seniors or hearing impaired in these devices.
Harald has been engineering and manufacturing mobile phones in Shenzhen for 13+ years and he has witnessed the transformation of vertical integration into outsourcing. A very interesting discussion on the topic of building mobile phones from someone who literally ha...
2022-10-1047 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 13 - Tectonic Flat Panel BMR Speakers and Off-Ear Gaming Drivers E-Sport HeadphonesThe 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 13, Tim Whitwell, the VP Engineering at Tectonic Audio Labs, talks to us about the balanced mode radiator (BMR) which is a unique take on the audio speaker.
Tectonic creates sound in a new way, using bending wave technology to provide an immersive sound experience that is highly tolerant of difficult environments. Tectonic loudspeakers use composite panel technology instead of the traditional cone diaphragm.
The device looks similar to other s...
2022-10-101h 04THD PodcastTHD Podcast 12 - SPEAR Labs Ultra-Premium In-Ear Monitors IEMs Made From the Highest Grade MaterialsThe 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 12, Dale Lott, CEO of Spear Labs, joins to talk about designing and building premium in-ear monitors (IEMs) in the USA.
Spear Labs, which stands for Special Products for the EAR, was founded when Dale Lott was dissatisfied with the trend in high-end IEMs. The market was cramming more and more drivers into plastic shells, resulting in phase issues, raspy highs, and distortion. With a breakthrough three-stage design that harnesses the natural reso...
2022-10-1046 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 11 - Tempow OS - The Ultimate Bluetooth Solution for Audio DevicesThe Total Harmonic Discussion / the THD Podcast. A weekly discussion on audio and headphone technologies and the people who bring the technology to market. In this episode 11, Vincent Nallatamby, CEO of Tempow, joins to discuss the Tempow OS for BlueTooth devices.
Tempow is a French startup that secretly powers the most amazing audio devices so Vincent fills us in on how they approach BT differently. Tempow considers the Bluetooth protocol to be an open field, with unlimited possibilities. They clearly have a deep understanding of the Bluetooth technology and have the technical capabilities to push the limits...
2022-10-101h 05THD PodcastTHD Podcast 10 - Linkplay - Alexa! Ok Google! Hey Siri - How's It Work? Voice Assistant TechnologyThe 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 10, Steve Willenborg, VP Sales of Linkplay Technologies, joins Simon and Dave to discuss the different applications of Linkplay's voice assistant technology. Topics include different applications of the voice assistants in consumer, medical, and automotive.
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2022-10-1038 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 9 - Rohacell - Is It the Best Speaker Cone Material? Clarasonic ThailandThe 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 9, Nick Huffman, CEO of Clarasonic, talks about his factory in Thailand that specializes in the production of Rohacell based speaker diaphragms. Clarasonic also makes carbon fibre, glass fibre, kevlar, and other composite based cones. In addition, natural fibres such a hemp both woven and un-woven are available.
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2022-10-1048 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 8 - JackSavior - the World's Smallest and Strongest Audio JackThe 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 8, Bouwy Van Sambeek explains the reasons behind JackSavior's cable jack technology and how they have been bringing the technology to market. A premium cable jack that has big applications in broadcast and pro audio. Already available directly for guitars.
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2022-10-1039 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 7 - Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Drivers With Application in Near Field SpeakersThe 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 7, Philip Richardson discusses Air Motion Transformers (AMT) technology and how they work differently from standard tweeters.
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2022-10-1028 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 6 - Discussion on Tube Amplifiers in Audio and How They WorkThe 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 6, audio engineering pro Colin Ward joins to discuss tube amplifiers and why they rock.
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2022-10-1031 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 5 - Magnet Nerds - Ceramic Versus Neodymium MagnetsThe 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 5, we talk about different magnets used in speaker designs.
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2022-10-1015 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 4 - Battery and Power Issues in Portable Audio DevicesThe 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 4, we talk about battery and power issues and the different factors/technologies that impact the performance.
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2022-10-1021 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 3 - ZUMI Systems Audio Test and Measurement - Reading into the Frequency Response CurvesThe 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 3, we talk about the frequency response curve and what to look for with insert and over-ear headphones.
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2022-10-1050 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 2 - VM Sound LSR Surrounds on Headphone DriversThe 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 2, we talk about LSR (Liquid Silicon Rubber) headphone drivers from VM Sound. What makes them different from conventional headphone speakers, how they are assembled different, and what advantages they bring to headphones and earbuds.
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2022-10-1021 minTHD PodcastTHD Podcast 1 - ZUMI Systems Audio Test Device - How to Read an ANC Curve with ZUMIThe 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 1, we look at how to read an active noise cancelling (ANC) curve on a headphone test system. What to look for on the ANC measurement curves from an R&D, product sourcing, benchmarking, and other roles in the audio manufacturing supply chain.
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2022-10-1023 min
Dare To Be More#009 Daring to Be More in your Health with David CohenOur health it's one of those precious things in our lives that dictates a lot of decision we make. When our health cops out on us and we are forced to surrender into the process what do you do?
I had the pleasure of interviewing David Cohen on the podcast this week where talk about just that. A super intense experience he had to go through and how he made it to the other side.
We chat spirituality and shifting in our worlds, along with when emotions are held in, how they can create physical ailments.
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2020-06-3000 min
Your OnionYour Onion With David Shar Founder Of Illuminate PMCWe have David Shar the founder of Illuminate PMC on Your Onion today, and he will be talking to us about how organisations can improve their leadership, culture, combat burnout and design meaningful work to benefit all businesses! 💡So check out #YourOnion LISTEN: bit.ly/YODavidShar WATCH: bit.ly/YO_DavidShar #Leadership #Business #Qatar #Doha #Work #YourOnion #Boss #Improving #Design
2020-06-1843 min
It's A Good Life, Babe New Orleans PodcastEp:Infinity/Finality One- David Lindberg & David BurleyIn the first of the final last four episodes, Geoff Douville’s life long friends from High School, David Lindberg & David Burley, join the show and tell lovely stories about their lives and Geoff. With Randy Perez on Geoff’s mic, on the levels, and on the echo effect.Thanks for listening, sharing and caring.
2020-03-0800 min
World of Wisdom71. The Green Room by David LindbergA special preview experience of one of the coming installations for World of Wisdom Visby.
Mix: David Lindberg
Voice: Alan Watts
Music: The Song of The Butterfly by Estas Tonne et al.
2020-02-1318 min
It's A Good Life, Babe New Orleans PodcastEp152: David Lindberg On Healthcare Advocacy, Teaching Filmmaking & Reasonable Ageism in PoliticsFriend of the Good Life David Lindberg joins the show, along with OGP Rich VK. We get into cancer-induced friend group melding, and keeping fruit out of our chicken salad and beer. Plus we shout out Presonus & Canseco’s. Sponsors everybody! David talks about his career in filmmaking education and we try to settle our argument about age and politics. It’s a fun listen. Thanks for tuning in, subscribing, and sharing.
2019-03-2300 min
Results & RelationshipsMasks and working with David Marquet on making the invisible visibleRic's currently reading the books "Masks of Masculinity" by Lewis Howes which led to some great conversations when he was working together with David Marquet this week on making the invisible visible using data Techinical info: this is also the first episode on the libsyn platform only, before now I've made 355 episodes using googles feedburner AND libsyn for 5 years. Most of my list wont migrate, just sharing in case you get a glitch or something. then just unsubscribe and subscribe again and most likely all will be back to normal (but on a shorter e...
2019-02-0920 min