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This paper proposes a low-noise, high-input-impedance pre-amplifier for piezoelectric MEMS microphones. It connects directly to the piezoelectric audio sensor without the need for auxiliary biases and ...

The analog and digital microphones are based on Infineon’s dual backplate MEMS technology and distinguish themselves with a 70 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). This is combined with an exceptionally ...

This paper presents a MEMS gravimeter that is sensitive and stable enough to observe earth tides. A novel quasi-zero stiffness suspension, which includes a curved beam and two folded beams, is used to ...

However, the further away your subject gets from the mic the more the audio quality will diminish. You may also pick up unwanted background or ambient sounds and wind blowing on the iPhone’s mic can ...

This paper reports the concept, fabrication and characterization of a new kind of MEMS loudspeaker for in-ear applications. The piezoelectrically driven device is designed to operate without a closed ...

This study presents the piezoelectric MEMS microspeaker design in Fig. 1a with four triangular plates, a connection mass, and dual driving electrodes (inner and outer electrodes) to increase the sound ...

The Godox WEC Kit2 is a typical budget wireless mic kit. It consists of a charging case that contains two transmitter mics that you clip onto the lapels of a presenter and an interviewee. Also in the ...