Soundskrit develops bio-inspired MEMS directional microphones that capture sound from a specific direction while minimizing background noise interference. This technology allows for high-quality audio pickup in compact devices, enhancing voice clarity in noisy environments without the need for multiple microphone arrays.
Funding
$630K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many consumer devices rely on omnidirectional microphones or large microphone arrays, which struggle to isolate desired sounds from background noise, leading to poor voice clarity and reduced performance of voice-activated features. Existing directional microphones often sacrifice performance for a smaller form factor, limiting their utility in compact electronics.
Solution
Soundskrit addresses these challenges with its bio-inspired MEMS directional microphones, which capture sound from a specific direction while minimizing background noise. These microphones integrate directionality directly into the hardware, enabling high-quality audio capture in compact devices without the need for complex multi-microphone arrays. Soundskrit's technology shrinks the functionality of multi-microphone arrays into a single chip, improving performance, decreasing power consumption, and simplifying integration for product designers. The microphones' unique transducer design senses the direction of sound with precision, ensuring users are heard clearly in any environment.
Target Audience
Soundskrit's primary customers include product designers and engineers in the consumer electronics, automotive, and AR/VR industries seeking to enhance the audio performance of their devices.
Features
- Bio-inspired MEMS design for inherent directionality and superior noise rejection
- Compact form factor, comparable to traditional omnidirectional MEMS microphones
- High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), exceeding that of conventional microphone arrays
- Consistent directionality across the audio spectrum (20Hz to 20kHz)
- Integration with AI-powered software for advanced noise reduction, speaker tracking, and distance detection
- Available as standalone microphones or integrated modules for rapid product development
- Suitable for use in webcams, laptops, tablets, smart speakers, wireless audio devices, conferencing systems, AR/VR headsets, and automotive applications