Microphones

Subminiature performance

Microphones

Subminiature performance

• Wide range of size and performance options
• Magnetic, piezo ceramic and electret condenser
• Low noise and RF filtering versions

Hundreds of design possibilities can be applied to your product challenge with our high-performance microphone designs. Ideal for new product ideas that require premium audio and very small form factors, solutions include noise […]

Piezo ceramic

Microphones

Piezo ceramic


• Ceramic vibration designs
• High vibration sensitivity
• High resistance to mechanical shock

The piezo ceramic microphone series is rugged, stable, and versatile. Design variables include standard, thin, or a one-half inch cylindrical shell with a cable assembly. Both communication and broadband frequency responses are available. The series features high […]

Waterproof

Microphones

Waterproof


• Highly waterproof and submersible
• Withstand explosive decompression
• Excellent environmental performance
• Corrosion resistant

Knowles’ waterproof microphones are designed to survive complete immersion in water. Form factors include a miniature design that can be immersed in water to a depth of one meter, and a bellows design for depths to 15 […]

Magnetic

Microphones

Magnetic


• Robust reliability and high performance
• Does not require a bias voltage

Knowles offers boom microphones that utilize magnetic microphone elements. These elements generate their own signal and, unlike traditional dynamic microphones, do not require a bias voltage. This feature can be helpful to ensure compatibility with radios.
BJ-based boom microphones […]

Boom

Microphones

Boom


• Standard and waterproof
• Flexible and rigid styles
• Boom housing available in plastic and metal
• Customized lengths and end terminations

Knowles’ boom microphones are designed for either flexible or rigid configurations and offer such performance options as noise rejection and high-frequency crossover of near and far field responses. Lengths and […]

Surface mount MEMs

Microphones

Surface mount MEMs


• New MaxRF models eliminate GSM/TDMA burst noise and provide wide-band RF noise suppression
• UltraMini footprint – less than 11.5mm
• Slim UltraMini footprint – less than 8.5mm
• Digital mics eliminate analog noise
• Integrated designs with differential or switchable gain
• “Zero height” for thinnest ever designs

Built on our […]

Hearing instrument microphones

Microphones

Hearing instrument microphones

• Complete range of configuration options
• Wide range of size and performance options
• Custom crafted designs

Knowles’ continues to drive the design and development of new microphone solutions for hearing aids. Developments include unidirectional, omni-directional, matched pairs, and combined uni-omni microphone designs. Behind-the-ear, in-the-ear,in-the-canal, completely in-the-canal, and new cochlear completely in-the-ear solutions […]