Neodymium Permanent Magnets in the United States
Read about the first manufacturing operation ready to deliver neodymium permanent magnets in the United States.
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Michael Klasco
Jun 15, 20233 min
A Fresh Take on Green Audio 2023
Good intentions for sustainability, circularity, or simply reducing your carbon foot-print not always produce the intended results.
Michael Klasco
Mar 5, 20233 min
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.
Michael Klasco
Dec 18, 20222 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, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20212 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, 20214 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, 20202 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, 20203 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, 20203 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, 20201 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, 20201 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, 20202 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, 20204 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, 20203 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, 20203 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, 20202 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, 20203 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20201 min
Speakers: Parts is Parts
Tweeter History, Cones, and Domes. The Evolution of Tweeter Design
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