THD Podcast

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 126 of the THD Podcast, Alfred Svobodnik from MVoid Audio Technologies joins to tell us about the benefits to using the C2S technology from Dinaburg.The C2S (Concentric Coplanar Stabilizer) technology from Dinaburg helps automotive speaker systems by addressing specific challenges of the vehicle environment, primarily by producing high-quality, powerful sound from a compact, shallow speaker assembly. Key benefits for automotive applications include:Space Savings: Automotive interiors often have limited space for speakers. The C2S design is ultra-shallow and requires a minimal enclosure volume, allowing for installation in tight spaces without compromising on sound quality.Enhanced Bass and Clarity: The technology repurposes 100% of the back-wave energy from the active driver using a concentric passive radiator. This innovation eliminates the acoustic short circuit common in conventional designs, resulting in deeper bass, crystal-clear highs, and an extended frequency response.Reduced Distortion: By optimizing the relationship between the active and passive components, C2S technology drastically reduces harmonic distortion, delivering pure, clear, and immersive sound, a notable advantage in the often reflective and complex acoustic environment of a car cabin.Improved Off-Axis Performance: In a vehicle, listeners are rarely on-axis with the speakers. The C2S design provides superior off-axis response and uniform sound dispersion, ensuring a well-balanced sound field for all passengers.Energy Efficiency: By utilizing previously wasted energy, C2S speakers offer significant improvements in energy efficiency, delivering superior performance without requiring additional power consumption.Lightweight Design: The speakers themselves are notably lightweight compared to conventional high-performance drivers, which can contribute to overall vehicle weight reduction (e.g., a 6.5" C2S driver weighs just 0.297 kg).Check out the podcast on @YouTube @Spotify @amazonmusic @iHeartRadio @RumbleVideo @Apple @GoogleThanks 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 #digitalsignalprocessing Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!Support the podcast on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/THDPodcastwww.db-ent.comlinkedin.com/in/[email protected]/HF6NF3fclinkedin.com/company/mvoid-audio-technologieswww.dinaburgtech.comlinkedin.com/company/dinaburg-technologywww.totalharmonicdiscussion.com

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 125 of the THD Podcast, Fabio Cagnetti joins to introduce BD Sound. BdSound is an Italian company based near Milan that specializes in advanced audio and speech processing technologies for various applications, including the automotive, videoconferencing, and smart device industries. BdSound develops innovative audio and speech processing solutions and provides comprehensive consultancy services to enhance human-to-human and human-to-machine communication. Their proprietary technologies include Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Reduction (NR), and the innovative "Microphone Bubbles" feature, which uses a single microphone per seat to create a virtual bubble to capture only the intended passenger's voice in noisy environments like cars. BdSound technology is integrated into millions of devices across various sectors, including Automotive, Videoconferencing and some CECheck out the podcast on @YouTube @Spotify @amazonmusic @iHeartRadio @RumbleVideo @Apple @GoogleThanks 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 #digitalsignalprocessing Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!Support the podcast on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/THDPodcastwww.db-ent.comlinkedin.com/in/[email protected]/HF6NF3fcwww.bdsound.comlinkedin.com/company/[email protected]

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 124 of the THD Podcast, the ALTI association joins to talk about the changes to their organization and their plans for events in the first half of 2026. The AXPONA organizer also joins to discuss the cooperation between ALTI at their event.Check out the podcast on @YouTube @Spotify @amazonmusic @iHeartRadio @RumbleVideo @Apple @GoogleThanks 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 #audioindustry Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!Support the podcast on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/THDPodcastwww.db-ent.comlinkedin.com/in/[email protected]/HF6NF3fcwww.altiassoc.orglinkedin.com/company/[email protected]

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 123 of the THD Podcast, Dave Thibodeau and Miguel Chavez from Analog Devices join us to discuss their SIgmaDSP product and the Sigma Studio tool for developers.Analog Devices' SigmaDSP is a family of fully programmable, single-chip audio digital signal processors (DSPs) that are configured using the intuitive SigmaStudio graphical development tool. This combination allows engineers to design complex audio signal chains without the need for traditional assembly or C coding.SigmaDSP processors are designed for real-time audio applications in products like automotive and portable audio systems. Key features include: - Programmability: They are fully programmable and can be used for a wide range of audio processing tasks.- Integrated Components: Many models integrate high-performance audio analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), allowing for a complete audio system on a single chip.- Target Applications: They are well-suited for applications where cost and development time are critical, offering a balance of performance and ease of use.SigmaStudio is a powerful, free integrated development environment (IDE) that simplifies the process of designing and tuning audio systems. Its primary features are: - Graphical Interface: Users design audio signal flows by dragging and dropping algorithm blocks (e.g., filters, mixers, dynamics processors, delays) and wiring them together like a schematic.- No Coding Required: The software automatically generates the optimized, production-ready DSP code, making it accessible to engineers with little to no DSP programming experience.- Real-Time Tuning and Debugging: The tool links with evaluation boards and production designs via a USB connection, allowing for real-time control and tuning of parameters using graphical knobs and sliders. It also includes debugging tools such as frequency response visualization.- Algorithm Library: SigmaStudio includes an extensive library of pre-built and third-party algorithms, which can be configured for specific needs.Check out the podcast on @YouTube @Spotify @amazonmusic @iHeartRadio @RumbleVideo @Apple @GoogleThanks 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 #digitalsignalprocessing Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!Support the podcast on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/THDPodcastwww.db-ent.comlinkedin.com/in/[email protected]/HF6NF3fcwww.analog.comlinkedin.com/company/analog-devices@ADI_Newswww.totalharmonicdiscussion.com

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 122 of the THD Podcast, Alexander Goldin and Robert Schrager join to talk about their recently launched Vibrozio solution that focuses on listening through barriers such as walls, windows, etc. The solution has deep utility in automotive, medical, and several other key market segments. The podcast explains how the solution works and outlines some of the markets it can service.Alango Technologies provides embedded Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software for enhancing voice and audio quality in a wide range of products, including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smart speakers, conferencing systems, and automotive hands-free systems. Founded in 2002, the company offers technologies for acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, hearing enhancement, music enhancement, and more. Their licensable software is designed to be easily integrated, delivering high-quality audio experiences with low computational load and power consumption. Check out the podcast on @YouTube @Spotify @amazonmusic @iHeartRadio @RumbleVideo @Apple @GoogleThanks 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 #digitalsignalprocessing Please like, subscribe, share, and comment with your feedback! Enjoy the podcast!Support the podcast on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/THDPodcastwww.db-ent.comlinkedin.com/in/[email protected]/HF6NF3fcwww.alango.comlinkedin.com/company/[email protected]