Clare Rossi

MEMS Speakers Redefine Audio Transduction with Semiconductor Precision

A breakthrough in audio hardware engineering is reshaping the way sound is produced and experienced. Researchers and engineers have successfully commercialized MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) speakers, a radical departure from traditional loudspeaker designs. Built directly onto microchips, MEMS speakers leverage semiconductor fabrication techniques to deliver high-fidelity audio in exceptionally compact form factors. This innovation addresses the longstanding challenge of integrating rich, immersive sound into space-constrained devices, from wearables to IoT gadgets.

Gaming Audio, Sound Design

AI Composes Game Audio Instantly for User Creations

In the ever-evolving landscape of video game design, the role of audio cannot be overstated. Environmental background music and object sound effects are critical components that immerse players in the game world. Traditionally, these sounds are pre-c

Devices, Hardware

Takeuchi and Saito’s Jitter Analysis Shakes Up Audio Tech

In the pursuit of audio perfection, the devil is often in the details, and one such detail that has long plagued the industry is sampling jitter. This subtle timing imperfection in the conversion of analog audio signals to digital data and back again

Innovation, Production

AI Audio Models Face Heat on Raspberry Pi: Study

In the realm of audio classification, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance. However, deploying these powerful models in real-time on resource-constrained devices, such as embedded systems, presen

Gaming Audio, Sound Design

SyncFusion: AI Streamlines Sound Design for Video Games

In the ever-evolving world of sound design, the synchronization of audio and video remains a time-consuming and often challenging task. This is particularly true in the realms of video games and animations, where there is no pre-existing reference au

Devices, Hardware

Smart Homes Get Smarter: AI Enhances Device Distance Estimation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart-home technology, researchers Francesco Nespoli, Daniel Barreda, and Patrick A. Naylor have made significant strides in enhancing the accuracy of inter-device distance estimation using audio recordings. Their

Innovation, Production

AI Framework Detects Deepfakes in Music with 94% Accuracy

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media, the threat posed by deepfake technology has become a pressing concern. Deepfakes, which are synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, can convincingly alter both videos and audio, there

Gaming Audio, Sound Design

AI Listens and Learns: Gaming’s Audio Revolution

In the realm of artificial intelligence and video games, a new frontier is being explored—one that shifts the focus from the visual to the auditory. Traditionally, game-playing AI research has concentrated on learning to play video games through visu

Devices, Hardware

LeakyPick: Guarding Your Music from Smart Home Snoops

In an era where smart home devices are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, privacy concerns surrounding these Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets are escalating. Manufacturers are integrating voice assistant and audio monitoring features into a plethora o

Innovation, Production

AI Music Generation Breakthroughs Unveiled in Groundbreaking Review

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in the field of music generation, revolutionizing the way music is created and applied across various domains. A comprehensive review of the latest research advancements in AI