Dynamic vs. Electrostatic Microphones: the Difference
17/06/2026
While both convert acoustic pressure into electrical signals, their operating principles lead to significant differences in sensitivity, band…
While both convert acoustic pressure into electrical signals, their operating principles lead to significant differences in sensitivity, band…
AISonic™ SmartMics are low-power, intelligent microphones from Syntiant that are adaptable across various form factors in mobile devices, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and IoT applications. They enhance audio processing and understanding while maintaining a compact size. By handling data processing at the edge, these SmartMics offer wake-on-voice capabilities with reduced power consumption and increased privacy, all without compromising performance.
| Image | Name | Diameter / length [mm] | Width [mm] | Thickness [mm] | Port location | Output format | Sensitivity @ 1kHz [dBV re. 1V/Pa] or dBFs | Sensitivity Tolerance [± dB] | SNR [dB] | AOP [dB] | Nominal Voltage [V] | Memory [MB] | Digital Audio I/O | Digital Comm I/O | Product status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA610 | 3.5 | 2.65 | 0.98 | Bottom | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | Preferred |
| IA611 | 4 | 3 | 1.3 | Top | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | EOL |
AISonic™ SmartMics are low-power, intelligent microphones from Syntiant that are adaptable across various form factors in mobile devices, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and IoT applications. They enhance audio processing and understanding while maintaining a compact size. By handling data processing at the edge, these SmartMics offer wake-on-voice capabilities with reduced power consumption and increased privacy, all without compromising performance.
| Image | Name | Diameter / length [mm] | Width [mm] | Thickness [mm] | Port location | Output format | Sensitivity @ 1kHz [dBV re. 1V/Pa] or dBFs | Sensitivity Tolerance [± dB] | SNR [dB] | AOP [dB] | Nominal Voltage [V] | Memory [MB] | Digital Audio I/O | Digital Comm I/O | Product status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| IA610 | 3.5 | 2.65 | 0.98 | Bottom | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | Preferred |
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| IA611 | 4 | 3 | 1.3 | Top | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | EOL |
While both convert acoustic pressure into electrical signals, their operating principles lead to significant differences in sensitivity, band…
While both convert acoustic pressure into electrical signals, their operating principles lead to significant differences in sensitivity, band…
AISonic™ SmartMics are low-power, intelligent microphones from Syntiant that are adaptable across various form factors in mobile devices, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and IoT applications. They enhance audio processing and understanding while maintaining a compact size. By handling data processing at the edge, these SmartMics offer wake-on-voice capabilities with reduced power consumption and increased privacy, all without compromising performance.
| Image | Name | Diameter / length [mm] | Width [mm] | Thickness [mm] | Port location | Output format | Sensitivity @ 1kHz [dBV re. 1V/Pa] or dBFs | Sensitivity Tolerance [± dB] | SNR [dB] | AOP [dB] | Nominal Voltage [V] | Memory [MB] | Digital Audio I/O | Digital Comm I/O | Product status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| IA610 | 3.5 | 2.65 | 0.98 | Bottom | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | Preferred |
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| IA611 | 4 | 3 | 1.3 | Top | Digital | -37 | 1 | 65.5 | 132.5 | 1.8 | 0.248 | 1x PDM in, 2x PDM out, 1x I2S/TDM (4ch in/out) | 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 1x UART, 1x GPIO w/interrupt | EOL |