Michael Klasco
Nuvoton ICs with Integrated Klippel Controlled Sound - New Possibilities for Speaker Design
In this article I wrote about my experience designing with Nuvoton smart amps and Klippel Controlled Sound (KCS) speaker technology.
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Michael Klasco
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
Menlo Scientific Returns to CES 2023 with its Demo/ Meeting Suite. The Venetian, Suite 7-101
The Menlo Scientific suite at The Venetian is open for business two days before the start of CES, ready to support our clients.
Michael Klasco
- Aug 28, 2022
- 3 min
Speakers and Transducers - Haptic Devices for Augmentation, Entertainment, and Wellness
This is the second Market Update article on haptic transducers published by audioXpress, following the original series on Bass Shakers.
Michael Klasco
- Apr 10, 2022
- 2 min
Some (Updated) Thoughts on Plastics for Speaker Enclosures
Check out the latest Voice Coil article by Mike Klasco discussing speaker enclosures, now available online.
Michael Klasco
- Feb 19, 2022
- 2 min
Speaker Applications Using Alpine HX5 Ultra Strong Lightweight Nanocomposite
Speaker Applications Using Alpine HX5 Nanocomposite.
I explain HX5 in more detail in a dedicated online piece, available here.
Michael Klasco
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Roboden Elastic Cable - A Great Idea Finally at a Reasonable Price
Roboden, a unique stretchable cable with great potential for microphones, earphones, and headphones, expands up to 40% longer than its...
Michael Klasco
- Jun 6, 2021
- 4 min
The Secret Life of Plastic Film Diaphragms
This article for Voice Coil magazine explores the use of high-performance film diaphragms for headphones and speakers.
Michael Klasco
- Oct 10, 2020
- 2 min
Menlo Scientific Sponsors Product Development Symposium
The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), will host a three-day Product Developmen
Michael Klasco
- Sep 20, 2020
- 3 min
The Next Generation of MEMS Microphone Technology
Vesper's VM3011 intelligent MEMS microphone claim to fame is a power saving architecture that enables battery standby life that otherwise wo
Michael Klasco
- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
Servo-Control in Mainstream Audio - From Motional Feedback to the Bend-Sensor
In this article, Mike Klasco takes us on a brief trip down the evolution of feedback speakers, before previewing SubVo's Bend-Sensor and Kla
Michael Klasco
- Aug 30, 2020
- 1 min
A Short Story on Soundmatters, BDNC and Super-Shallow, High-Excursion Speakers
In this article for audioXpress and The Audio Voice newsletter, Mike Klasco writes about "a very cool" concept from Soundmatters, the...
Michael Klasco
- Jun 12, 2020
- 1 min
Menlo Scientific to Present Two Sessions During ALTI 2020 Online Event
Menlo Scientific to Present Two Sessions During Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) 2020 Online Event
Michael Klasco
- Jun 7, 2020
- 2 min
Menlo Scientific to Present Two Sessions During ALTI 2020 Online Event
Menlo Scientific to Present Two Sessions During Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) 2020 Online Event
Michael Klasco
- May 27, 2020
- 4 min
Speakers: Parts Is Parts - PVDF Applications in Headphones, Microphones, and Pickups (Part 2)
This article explores Polyvinylidene Fluoride Film (PVDF), and how it is used in various transducers for headphones, microphones and...
Michael Klasco
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Speakers: Parts Is Parts - High-Polymer Film, The Lost Speaker Technology (Part 1)
In this article, the history of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Film (PVDF), a piezoelectric polymer used in various transducers, is revisited.
Michael Klasco
- May 10, 2020
- 3 min
Voice Capture Challenges: The Threshold of the Golden Age of Voice
In this article, Mike Klasco provides an introduction to the voice capture, signal processing and voice recognition challenges. Voice...
Michael Klasco
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
Speaker Cones — Fabrication, Materials, and Performance
This article explores the fabrication, materials, and performance aspects of this critical component in driver design.
Michael Klasco
- Apr 12, 2020
- 3 min
Neodymium - The Perfect Storm... Part 2 - Recycling Loudspeaker Neodymium Magnets
Mike Klasco writes about the possibilities of recycling neodymium from old electric motors, wind turbines, alternators, hard drives... and e
Michael Klasco
- Apr 5, 2020
- 2 min
Neodymium - The Perfect Storm...
Mike Klasco provides an overview of the neodymium supply chain, rare earth minerals trade, and implications for the loudspeaker industry.
Michael Klasco
- Mar 29, 2020
- 2 min
Speakers: Parts is Parts 2
Styles, Dome Tweeter Variations and a Balanced Drive Tweeter. In this article series about speaker parts we explore the tweeter, a class...
Michael Klasco
- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
Speakers: Parts is Parts
Tweeter History, Cones, and Domes. The Evolution of Tweeter Design
Michael Klasco
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
Magnetics Landscape for 2020 and Beyond
A Session Not to be Missed at ALTI Expo 2020 A Panel Discussion Moderated by Mike Klasco, Menlo Scientific Panelists (preliminary) Dr....
Michael Klasco
- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
ISEAT 2019 - A Report from the Center of Global Speaker Manufacturing
ISEAT 2019 - From the Center of Global Speaker Manufacturing. Read our report of the International Symposium of Electro-Acoustic Technologie
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