HUB

embidio hub
embidio hub

embidio Hub - For prototype development, pilot projects and small series

Thanks to its compact design, the embidio HUB is the USB audio module of your choice to equip your ideas quickly and cost-effectively with advanced speech recognition and voice control. The powerful single board computer is specially designed for use in industrial and business applications. The heart of the embidio Hub is the XMOS chip with audio parameters for stable and reliable signal processing. The Hub is equipped with interfaces for USB Audio Class 1.0, 2 microphone arrays for flexible mounting of up to 8 high-performance digital MEMs as well as a 20-pin connector for programming SPI, I2C and with a power connector for up to 5V/DC.

The embidio Hub has a compact size and a low installation height (67 x 53 x 12 mm). It is a universal tool for manufacturers who want to retrofit their products and applications with speech recognition. With its low weight of only about 20 g it offers a variety of connections and interfaces to equip your products quickly and easily with advanced speech recognition technology. The integrated USB audio interface allows you to control and improve the recording and playback functions of the embidio Hub via the USB interface of your computer.

360° all-round speech recognition

Thanks to the two connections for microphone arrays, each of which contains up to four MEMS microphones, the embidio Hub enables impressive 360° recording and optimal speech recognition. The signal processing and pre-programmed beamforming technology ensure that the embidio Hub enables reliable voice control and also proves its worth in noisy environments. In addition, the embidio Hub can be individually adapted to your applications thanks to various software modules and enables you to interact comprehensively with your voice assistant.

Whether for prototype development, pilot projects or small series production: The embidio Hub is the perfect choice for the fast and cost-effective implementation of your ideas. Take full advantage of the flexibility of the embidio Hub and take your products to the next level!

Technical features

  • Compact size (67 x 53 mm) and a low weight of only approx. 20 g. A variety of connections and interfaces for quick and easy integration of advanced voice control.
  • The USB audio interface controls the recording and playback functions of the embidio Hub via the USB interface of your computer.
  • Two connections for microphone arrays, each of which contains up to four MEMS microphones, for impressive 360° recording and optimal speech recognition. The signal processing and beamforming technology ensure reliable voice control even in noisy environments.
  • Thanks to various software modules, the Hub can be adapted to your applications and enables comprehensive flexibility for voice interaction with the integrated voice assistant in your products and applications.
  • The embidio Hub is the single board computer of your choice for fast and cost-optimized development of prototypes and implementation of your pilot projects as well as production of small series.

Your benefits

  • 8 Flexible Microphones

    The embidio Hub offers maximum flexibility in positioning up to eight microphones, giving you excellent speech intelligibility and sound quality.

  • Compact design

    With its low weight of only 19 g and a size of 67 x 53 mm, the Embidio Hub is a universal tool for manufacturers of innovative products.

  • Advanced signal processing

    Equipped with integrated signal processing and pre-programmed beamforming technology for reliable voice control, even in noisy environments.

  • Customizable software modules

    Thanks to various software modules, the Embidio Hub can be adapted to your applications, giving you comprehensive flexibility in voice interaction with the voice assistant.

Application areas

  • Intelligent loudspeakers
  • Intelligent voice assistance systems
  • Voice recording devices
  • Voice conference systems
  • Car voice assistant
  • Devices for communication in meetings
  • Voice-controlled robots
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Technical data

Highlights

  • Microphone array
    8 high-performance digital MEMS
  • Speaker
    2 x 4 W (stereo output)
  • Audio port
    USB Audio Class 1.0
  • Additional connections
    20 pol-connector with SPI, I2C & 5 V/DC
  • OS-Support (Audio)
    Linux, Windows, MacOS
  • Firmware update
    via USB & SPI
  • Firmware update OS support
    Linux, Windows
  • I2C control
    To control the DSP during operation

Physical data

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)
    67 x 53 x 12 mm
  • Temperature
    0 to 70°C
  • Weight
    19.9 g
  • Power consumption
    1W - 10W
  • Voltage
    5 VDC
  • Current
    0.093 A - 1.9 A

Audio parameters & signal processing

  • Max. Input channel
    8 channel / 16 kHz - 48kHz
  • Max. Output channel
    2 channel (stereo) / 16 kHz - 48kHz
  • Beamformer
    Focusing on the speaker to get the best possible audio signals in noisy environments.
  • Noise Reduction
    Self-adaptive suppression of stationary noise effects in the environment. Improves recording quality.
  • Far End Noise Reduction
    Noise suppression at the listener. Can lead to improved speech intelligibility but unnatural sound.
  • Echo Cancellation
    Feedback suppression to detect commands despite audio playback
  • Comfort Noise Generator
    Suppresses artifacts of signal processing with intelligent acoustic masking effects.
  • Direct Current Filter
    Suppression of low-frequency interference signals and cancellation of DC components.
  • Leveler
    Automatic signal amplification after echo and noise suppression.
  • Automatic Gain Control
    Self-adaptive optimization of amplitude and dynamic range of the acoustic signals.
  • Acoustic Echo Suppression
    Acoustic crosstalk suppression between devices to reduce, for example, double talk effects
  • Equalizer
    Fixed and parametric equalizers for optimizing sound generation / listening experience.

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We look forward to supporting you in developing your own application with integrated voice control.

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