Far-field audio applications such as AI speakers and sound bars, AI TVs, and other voice-activated products need the following:

• Wide DR (Dynamic Range)
• High AOP (Acoustic Overload Point)
• Low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) even for very loud signal
• Low equivalent input noise
• Small form factor with low power consumption

All of these electrical specifications have led to the voice commander getting precise voice command recognition without any unexpected errors. This application report discusses and shows the benefits and strengths of analog microphones with Texas Instruments TLV320ADC51x0/PCM51x0-Q1 system in far-field audio application.