Microphone Array Solutions
Microphone Array Solutions for Acoustic Evaluation and Tuning
Mic array based workflows support rapid product development, through high quality, repeatable and reproducible acoustic measurements. Spend more time developing and improving your product, and less time in the lab collecting data. The right microphone array and workflow can ensure measurements better match perception.
Automotive Six Microphone Array
Easy to Setup – Ready to Travel
Engineered for an efficient workflow, and portability: Aurio Acoustics Six Microphone array follows AES Technical Committee on Automotive Audio (AES-TCAA) spacing and orientation. MEMs based microphone (with built-in response correction) is extremely consistent and robust.
Developed to make automotive audio system evaluation and tuning easy
MEMs based microphones are inherently well matched in sensitivity, reducing “calibration burden” – typically matching within 0.5dB, with more omni-directional behavior than 1/4″ microphones. Our robust case keeps mics, array and calibrator adapter organized and ready to travel. Aurio Acoustics mics can easily fit in a backpack with stand and cable for engineers that travel to evaluate or tune audio systems.
Coming soon:
At this time, we only have a few pre-production sets on hand while we finish packaging and production details, and build out resources like final data-sheets, and setup and use guides. A preview of product details and specifications:
Included with Array
- (6) Aurio Array Microphones (123dB Max SPL, 20Hz – 30kHz, <33dBA noise floor, 48V phantom power)
- Plug and Play Array Frame (uses DB25 analog audio cable)
- Travel (or storage) case (365mm x 90mm x 45mm, 14.4in x 3.5in x 1.8in)
- Calibrator Adapter (fits HBK 4231)
Optionally Available
- Flat Base Mic Stand
- DB25 Cable (compatible with your equipment)
- Recommended audio interfaces (rack mount, battery powered depending on your needs)
- Training and support on use in automotive audio evaluation and tuning
In-Room Arrays
Simple Solutions for Complex Acoustics
Professional studios and serious hi-fi enthusiasts need Reference Quality reproduction for producing and enjoying music. Developers of TVs, Sound-bars, and Smart speakers need to evaluate “customer facing” sound-quality for development and tuning. Aurio Acoustics In-Room Arrays are designed for highly repeatable and reproducible measurements, that correlate with lab or anechoic measurements in a listening room (or desk) setting.
Developed for In-room evaluations
- TVs, Sound-bars, Smart-Speakers and other audio products designed to be part of our environment have complex acoustics – often inseparable from their setting. In-room evaluations take into account “adjacent boundaries” as well as the unique combination of Direct Sound, Early Reflections and Total Radiation from these products in making critical evaluation and tuning choices key in delivering best in class consumer audio products.
- Tune studio or hi-fi systems for the room – optimizing timbre, level and delay of each source, and bass management for consistent bass throughout the listening space.
- Evaluate Laptops, Tablets, or other “single listener” systems in-situ
Coming soon
We’ve developed solutions for work-from-home settings, and for dedicated labs. The right solution depends on budget, space, existing hardware and software, and other factors.
Example Setup – TV & Sound0bar evaluation
- (13) Aurio Array Microphones (123dB Max SPL, 20Hz – 30kHz, <33dBA noise floor)
- (13) 10′ XLR to Molex 4-pin cables
- In-Room Array (typical)
- (3) Flat Base Stands (that fit near furniture)
- (5) Array Rods (mics clip to rods)
- (13) Mic Clips (connect mics to rods)
- (26) Cable Clips (to keep cables organized)
- (5) Rod Clamps (mount rods to stands)
Also Required or Available
- Audio Interface with at least 13 mic preamps (supplying 48V phantom power) – Aurio Acoustics can recommend or include
- PC running Smaart, SoundCheck, REW or other multi-channel test software
- Mic Snakes or Active USB Extender – where test position is far from microphones