miniDSP UMA-8 Multichannel USB Microphone
€188.95
Circular USB microphone array, DSP processing for Beamforming, AEC, Noise reduction, 2ch and 8ch mode, Live GUI control of advanced parameters.
Available on backorder
SKU:
UMA-8
Categories: Test & Measurement, Acoustic Measurements
Description
Highlights
- Multichannel USB microphone array for voice command
- On-board DSP for beamforming/ noise reduction / echo cancellation / de-reverb / Direction of Arrival (DOA) / Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
- Ring with 11 LED RGB
- High quality MEMS from Knowles SPH1668LM4H
- Simple USB control API for Direction of Arrival
- Flexible Firmware (DSP mode @2ch beamformed, RAW mode @8ch audio from MEMS)
- Step by step app notes for Alexa-Pi, Cortana, Siri and IBM Watson. More coming up soon…
Product details
miniDSP UMA-8 Multichannel USB Microphone
Note: This product comes with a coupon (€9,50) for one free miniDSP plugin download.
The UMA-8 is a high-performance yet low cost multichannel USB microphone array built around XMOS multicore technology. Seven high-performance MEMS microphones are configured in a circular arrangement to provide high-quality voice capture for a wide range of applications.
Leveraging the on-board DSP processing, the UMA-8 supports voice algorithms including beamforming, noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation and de-reverb. Non-technical users can enjoy a plug&play experience, while advanced users can fine-tune all DSP parameters with a real-time Win/Mac GUI for optimum performance. The UMA-8 is a fully compliant UAC2 audio interface with driverless support for Mac/Linux and ASIO drivers for Windows.
From DIYers to OEM, this pocket-size platform is engineered for flexibility in firmware, software and hardware. Precompiled firmware versions, expansion connectors providing connectivity for additional PDM microphones, I2S in/out expansion and GPIO… It’s all there to grow with your application!
System Diagram

What’s in the box?
- 1 x UMA-8 USB microphone array interface
- 1 x 1.5m USB type B cable
- 1 x Coupon code for drivers/firmware/GUI.
Mechanical Specifications

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Item |
Description |
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USB streaming engine
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XMOS XSVM 2000 – Multicore USB audio processor with embedded DSP |
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USB audio capabilities
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USB audio recording in 2 possible modes depending on firmware: – 8-channel mode (7 x MEMS installed + 1 x spare PDM port in the center) – Stereo recording with DSP processing enabled USB audio playback: Stereo I2S channel for I2S out (e.g. external amplifier/DAC board.) |
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DSP processing (prebuilt firmware)
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· Beamforming with configurable beam width (up to 20dB attenuation) · Perceptual acoustic echo cancellation (up to 80dB attenuation) · Noise suppression (up to 20dB attenuation) · De-reverb ( up to 20dB attenuation) · Manual mode for control of beam forming |
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UAC2.0 drivers
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Driverless interface for Mac OS X v10.6.4 and up Thesycon Windows ASIO driver (All versions) Linux Alsa 2.0 compliant Control via HID interface for advanced settings and active microphone |
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Resolution / Sample rate |
24bit @ 11/16/32/44.1/48 kHz |
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I2S port |
Output port for PDM to I2S conversion (upcoming firmware update required) |
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MEMS microphones
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7 x Knowles SPH1668LM4H with low noise buffer and high performance modulator · Low distortion: 1.6% @ 120 dB SPL · High SNR: 65 dB and flat frequency response · RF shielded against mobile interference · Ominidirectional pick-up pattern |
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LED |
12 x RGB LED / Bottom mounted – Circular light guide included |
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Expansion connector
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2 x 12-pin, 2 mm pitch expansion connector for connectivity to hardware. XMOS JTAG connector for custom code. |
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Power supply |
USB powered |
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Dimensions (diameter) mm |
90 mm diameter / 20mm height with LED ring, 14mm height without LED ring |
Specifications
| Article number | UMA-8 |
| EAN | 0691046947437 |
| Item | Description |
| USB streaming engine | XMOS XSVM 2000 – Multicore USB audio processor with embedded DSP |
| USB audio capabilities | USB audio recording in 2 possible modes depending on firmware:- 8-channel mode (7 x MEMS installed + 1 x spare PDM port in the center)- Stereo recording with DSP processing enabledUSB audio playback: Stereo I2S channel for I2S out (e.g. external amplifier/DAC board.) |
| DSP processing (prebuilt firmware) | · Beamforming with configurable beam width (up to 20dB attenuation)· Perceptual acoustic echo cancellation (up to 80dB attenuation)· Noise suppression (up to 20dB attenuation)· De-reverb ( up to 20dB attenuation)· Manual mode for control of beam forming |
| UAC2.0 drivers | Driverless interface for Mac OS X v10.6.4 and upThesycon Windows ASIO driver (All versions)Linux Alsa 2.0 compliantControl via HID interface for advanced settings and active microphone |
| Resolution / Sample rate | 24bit @ 11/16/32/44.1/48 kHz |
| I2S port | Output port for PDM to I2S conversion (upcoming firmware update required) |
| MEMS microphones | 7 x Knowles SPH1668LM4H with low noise buffer and high performance modulator· Low distortion: 1.6% @ 120 dB SPL· High SNR: 65 dB and flat frequency response· RF shielded against mobile interference· Ominidirectional pick-up pattern |
| LED | 12 x RGB LED / Bottom mounted – Circular light guide included |
| Expansion connector | 2 x 12-pin, 2 mm pitch expansion connector for connectivity to hardware.XMOS JTAG connector for custom code. |
| Power supply | USB powered |
| Dimensions (diameter) mm | 90 mm diameter / 20mm height with LED ring, 14mm height without LED ring |
| Article number | UMA-8 |
| EAN | 0691046947437 |
Additional information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| USB streaming engine | XMOS XSVM 2000 – Multicore USB audio processor with embedded DSP |
| UAC2.0 drivers | Driverless interface for Mac OS X v10.6.4 and upThesycon Windows ASIO driver (All versions)Linux Alsa 2.0 compliantControl via HID interface for advanced settings and active microphone |
| Resolution & Sample rate | 24bit @ 11/16/32/44.1/48 kHz |
| I2S port | Output port for PDM to I2S conversion (upcoming firmware update required) |
| LED | 12 x RGB LED / Bottom mounted – Circular light guide included |
| Expansion connector | 2 x 12-pin, 2 mm pitch expansion connector for connectivity to hardware.XMOS JTAG connector for custom code. |
| Power supply | USB powered |
| Dimensions (diameter) mm | 90 mm diameter / 20mm height with LED ring, 14mm height without LED ring |
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