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The 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 137 of the THD Podcast, Tony Doy and Phillip Muehring from Triad Semiconductor join to introduce the Universal Audio Analog Front End (AFE) TS5510.

The TS5510 is a two-channel, high-performance Universal Analog Front End (AFE) developed by Triad Semiconductor. It is designed to bridge the gap between high-level line signals and low-level microphone inputs for modern audio systems, particularly professional mixing consoles and recording equipment. Basically, you can run mics directly into a mixer without a preamp.

The TS5510 is a dual-channel analog front end that simplifies audio hardware design by replacing traditional, complex input stages with a "universal" signal path. Its unique current-conveyor architecture allows a single input to handle everything from low-level microphones to high-output instruments without needing mechanical switches or pads, while its massive 156 dB capture range makes it the ideal partner for 32-bit float recording systems to eliminate clipping. By integrating high-precision digital gain control and superior noise rejection into a compact chip, it enables manufacturers to build smaller, more reliable professional mixers, field recorders, and audio interfaces with a significantly reduced part count.

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#audioengineering #acoustics #SignalProcessing #AnalogFrontEnd #Studio #studiorecording

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In episode 136 of the THD Podcast, Andrew Bellavia, founder of AuraFuturity, highlights a massive gap in the hearing health market: of the 1.5 billion people worldwide living with hearing loss, only about 10 million are fitted with hearing aids annually. He views this low penetration as a massively underserved market. He further advocates for a shift toward consumer-centric products such as OTC hearing devices and the Bluetooth SIG's Auracast a to bridge the divide

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#audioengineering #acoustics #hearinghealth #HearingLoss #HearingAids #audiology #betterhearing #HearWell #hearingcare

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The 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 135 of the THD Podcast, Gary Spittle from Sonical joins to tell us about his Remora project. Remora PRO is a first-of-its-kind "head-worn computing platform" designed by Sonical to transform existing headphones into intelligent, programmable devices—a concept the company calls Headphone 3.0. It is primarily an external wireless accessory that adds high-fidelity, ultra-low-latency connectivity and app-based customization to traditional wired or wireless headphones.

Core Technology
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless: Unlike standard Bluetooth, Remora PRO uses UWB to deliver uncompressed, lossless audio (up to 24-bit/96kHz) with imperceptible latency of less than 5ms.
CosmOS Operating System: It runs on Sonical's CosmOS, a dedicated "operating system for the ear" that allows users to download third-party plugins and apps directly onto the hardware.
Audio Hardware: The device features a THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™) for ultra-low distortion, an ESS Sabre DAC, and an XMOS USB interface.
BodyWave™ Antenna: To prevent the signal dropouts common with wearable UWB tech, it incorporates AntennaWare's BodyWave technology, ensuring a stable link even when blocked by the user's body.

Key Features & Use Cases
Customizable Audio: Through the CosmOS platform, users can add features like personalized EQ profiles, spatial audio rendering, and hearing protection.
Health & Wellness: It supports advanced health algorithms, including tinnitus sound therapy (developed with Newcastle University) and HearAngel smart hearing safeguarding.
Universal Compatibility: It can attach to any pair of headphones and connect to sources via analog, USB, or Bluetooth.
Professional Focus: Targeted at DJs, audio engineers, and gamers who require the reliability of a wired connection with the freedom of wireless.

Availability & Pricing
Estimated Price: Approximately USD $949 / £759 / €890 for the complete system (wearable unit and UWB dongle). Status: As of early 2026, the product is in trial manufacturing at the Sony UK Technology Centre in Wales to prepare for large-scale production

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#audioengineering #acoustics #simulation

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The 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 134 of the THD Podcast, Finnur Pind, CEO of Treble Technologies, joins a second time to refresh us on the Treble simulation suite and the progress that they have been making.

Treble Technologies is an Icelandic startup revolutionizing acoustic design through the world’s first cloud-native sound simulation platform. Using a proprietary hybrid engine that combines wave-based and geometrical acoustics, Treble delivers simulations up to 1,000x faster than traditional methods while maintaining high physical accuracy.

Their suite enables architects and engineers to "hear" designs via real-time auralizations, reducing reliance on expensive physical prototypes. Beyond the built environment, Treble’s SDK generates high-fidelity synthetic audio data to train AI models for speech enhancement and automotive noise control.

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#audioengineering #acoustics #MEMS #microphone #opticalmodule

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The 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 133 of the THD Podcast, Mark Kaal from Absolute Audio Labs joins to provide an update on their technology. Absolute Audio Labs (AAL) has developed software-based hearing enhancement technology that transforms standard, generic Bluetooth System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware into high-performance hearing aids and hearables. Their flagship PYOUR Audio software suite focuses on improving speech intelligibility in noisy environments and restoring music enjoyment for the hearing impaired, bridging the gap between traditional hearing aids and consumer audio devices

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Thanks to Barry Vogel and the ALTI Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International for their support as well!

Thanks to AudioXpress for their support on this episode as well!

#audioengineering #acoustics #audio #dsp #AI #DSP #voiceclarity

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