Introducing RØDE Sonaura – World-Leading Professional MEMS Microphone Technology
A new era for audio capture has arrived with Sonaura, a breakthrough studio-grade MEMS microphone technology. Sonaura combines RØDE’s industry-leading audio engineering with cutting-edge semiconductor expertise to fundamentally redefine how professional audio is captured.
Sonaura represents the next frontier for audio technology, capable of delivering exceptional audio fidelity, precision and durability in an ultra-compact 4mm x 5mm form factor. Engineered to RØDE’s exacting standards, Sonaura introduces a new class of microphone performance – delivering unprecedented signal clarity, resilience and versatility to creators across all disciplines.
“What we’ve achieved with Sonaura was once considered impossible” said Freedman Group Founder and Chairman Peter Freedman AM. “We have always been relentless in our pursuit of delivering the highest quality audio, and Sonaura is not only proof of that unwavering commitment, but a testament to RØDE’s ethos of shattering barriers and crushing conventions. We’ve created a foundational audio platform on which the future of sound will be built, wholly revolutionising recording technology as we know it.”
With an industry-leading Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 83dB and a self-noise measurement of just 11dBA, Sonaura delivers an unparalleled level of clarity, providing broadcast-grade fidelity while maintaining far greater resilience than any other traditional professional microphone technology.
Measuring just 4mm x 5mm and built on a newly developed low-noise ASIC, Sonaura defies the conventional limits of audio technology design, providing a level of performance previously unattainable in such a compact form. This breakthrough enables seamless integration into applications where high-quality audio was once impossible, unlocking limitless possibilities in sonically transforming broadcasting, filmmaking and content creation.
With exceptional SPL handling, extremely high immunity to RF interference and an incredibly flat frequency response, Sonaura produces flawless audio recording in any scenario, from controlled studio environments to unpredictable field productions. “Sonaura is a true feat of engineering,” said Ryan Burke, Freedman Group Portfolio Manager. “Its clarity, resilience and sonic precision combined with its ultra-compact form heralds the bright future of microphone technology.”
Manufactured by Infineon at their state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in Germany, Sonaura is engineered to withstand extreme conditions, featuring a revolutionary Sealed Dual Membrane design that enhances environmental robustness and reduces sensitivity to physical shock compared to conventional microphones. This ensures consistent performance and long-term reliability, making it the most durable studio-grade microphone technology ever developed.
Sonaura will make its debut across select next-generation products within the RØDE and wider Freedman Group lineup, beginning with the L1 lavalier microphone from Freedman Group company Lectrosonics. These launches mark the first step in a broader rollout of the Sonaura platform, bringing its studio-grade performance to professional wireless, broadcast and production environments.
With this revolutionary new audio platform, RØDE and Infineon have set a new standard for microphone technology, achieving unmatched precision, performance and durability for the next generation of audio capture.
Learn more about Sonaura technology here.
“What we’ve achieved with Sonaura was once considered impossible” said Freedman Group Founder and Chairman Peter Freedman AM. “We have always been relentless in our pursuit of delivering the highest quality audio, and Sonaura is not only proof of that unwavering commitment, but a testament to RØDE’s ethos of shattering barriers and crushing conventions. We’ve created a foundational audio platform on which the future of sound will be built, wholly revolutionising recording technology as we know it.”
With an industry-leading Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 83dB and a self-noise measurement of just 11dBA, Sonaura delivers an unparalleled level of clarity, providing broadcast-grade fidelity while maintaining far greater resilience than any other traditional professional microphone technology.
Measuring just 4mm x 5mm and built on a newly developed low-noise ASIC, Sonaura defies the conventional limits of audio technology design, providing a level of performance previously unattainable in such a compact form. This breakthrough enables seamless integration into applications where high-quality audio was once impossible, unlocking limitless possibilities in sonically transforming broadcasting, filmmaking and content creation.
With exceptional SPL handling, extremely high immunity to RF interference and an incredibly flat frequency response, Sonaura produces flawless audio recording in any scenario, from controlled studio environments to unpredictable field productions. “Sonaura is a true feat of engineering,” said Ryan Burke, Freedman Group Portfolio Manager. “Its clarity, resilience and sonic precision combined with its ultra-compact form heralds the bright future of microphone technology.”
Manufactured by Infineon at their state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in Germany, Sonaura is engineered to withstand extreme conditions, featuring a revolutionary Sealed Dual Membrane design that enhances environmental robustness and reduces sensitivity to physical shock compared to conventional microphones. This ensures consistent performance and long-term reliability, making it the most durable studio-grade microphone technology ever developed.
Sonaura will make its debut across select next-generation products within the RØDE and wider Freedman Group lineup, beginning with the L1 lavalier microphone from Freedman Group company Lectrosonics. These launches mark the first step in a broader rollout of the Sonaura platform, bringing its studio-grade performance to professional wireless, broadcast and production environments.
With this revolutionary new audio platform, RØDE and Infineon have set a new standard for microphone technology, achieving unmatched precision, performance and durability for the next generation of audio capture.
Learn more about Sonaura technology here.
