Schwartz Engineering & Design

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Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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PFD Microphone Videos

We've documented the development of our new microphone technology in video clips.

  • Proof of Concept

    This bench-top device proved that sound pressure waves can modulate a moving stream of smoke or fog, eliminating the need for a diaphragm.

  • First Prototype
    Our first prototype just barely produced an audio signal. We referred to it as our "taliking dog" because we didn't care what it said; we were happy it talked.
  • Second Prototype
    Our second prototype sounded better than the first, mainly because the internal smoke nozzle was more precise.
  • Tech Talk
    Many people wanted to see what was inside the prototypes, so in this video we put one together.
  • Demo of Prototype 3
    This is the prototype made for the Audio Engineering Society convention and exhibition in New York City ,2009.
  • Prototype 5
    We call this prototype the birdhouse. It sounds better than any of our previous models for a number of reasons, including a higher power laser, a better nozzle shape and its sound absorbent housing.

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4913 Sir Edward Court
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

ph: 650-281-4688
fax: 916-864-0055
alt: 916-864-0055