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Binaural Microphone
Designed to create a three-dimensional sound sensation. Ideal for VR applications and immersive audio experiences.
Carbon Microphone
Utilizes carbon granules pressed between two metal plates. Historically significant in the early development of telephone systems.
Horn Loudspeaker
Incorporates a horn to guide and control the sound effectively. It is widely used in public address systems and some high-fidelity applications.
Shotgun Microphone
Highly directional microphone designed to isolate sound. Best for film, TV production, and theater.
Dynamic Microphone
Works on electromagnetic induction. Robust and suitable for both vocals and instruments in live and studio settings.
Ribbon Microphone
Uses a thin, electrically conductive ribbon placed between the poles of a magnet to produce sound. Perfect for capturing delicate high frequencies.
Planar Magnetic Loudspeaker
Utilizes a magnetic field and a diaphragm with embedded conductive wires. Provides high-fidelity sound reproduction with a flat frequency response.
Super-Cardioid Microphone
Directional microphone with a tighter pickup pattern than cardioid. Great for live performances where sound isolation is important.
USB Microphone
Can be connected directly to a computer via USB. Convenient for podcasting, streaming, and simple home recording.
Lapel/Lavalier Microphone
Small and portable microphone that clips onto clothing. Used in television, theater, and public speaking.
PZM (Pressure Zone Microphone)
Captures audio from a reflective surface and enhances clarity. Often used in theaters, boardrooms, and lecterns.
Piezoelectric Speaker
Uses the piezoelectric effect to produce sound. Commonly found in beeping devices like microwave ovens, watches, and backup alarms.
Electret Condenser Microphone
A type of condenser microphone that uses a permanently charged material. Useful for lavalier mics and mobile phone applications.
Subwoofer
A loudspeaker designed to reproduce low bass frequencies. Common in home theater systems and sound reinforcement setups.
Full-Range Loudspeaker
Designed to cover as much of the audio spectrum as possible with a single driver. Ideal for compact systems and single-driver setups.
Omnidirectional Microphone
Captures sound equally from all directions. Useful in situations where the sound source moves or where room ambiance is desired.
Coaxial Loudspeaker
Combines a woofer and a tweeter in the same unit to improve sound coherence and imaging. Common in car audio and home theater systems.
Condenser Microphone
Captures sound using an electrically-charged diaphragm/backplate assembly. Ideal for studio vocals and instruments with detailed sound.
Bass Reflex Loudspeaker
Contains a port or vent that increases low-frequency response and efficiency using the sound from the rear side of the diaphragm.
Electrostatic Loudspeaker
Produces sound with a thin, electrically charged diaphragm placed between two conductive plates. Renowned for detailed sound reproduction.
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