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Modal Superposition-Induced Novel Directional Responses in a Low-Damping Biomimetic Microphone for Sound Source

Dipeng Ren¹, Xiaonan Yang¹, Zhi-Mei Qi^2,3,4

¹The School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|June 12, 2026

Summary

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Biomimetic microphones inspired by fly ears can now offer new directional responses for sound source localization (SSL). This study explores dual-mode superposition, revealing novel patterns for enhanced SSL performance.

Keywords:

MEMS biomimetic microphone directional response modal superposition sound source localization theoretical modeling

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Area of Science:

Biomimetics
Acoustics
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Background:

MEMS microphones mimic fly ears for sound source localization (SSL).
Existing research primarily focuses on the rocking mode's bidirectional response, neglecting the bending mode's omnidirectional response.
The directional responses from dual-mode superposition in biomimetic microphones remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and characterize various directional responses from dual-mode superposition in a biomimetic microphone.
To investigate the sound source localization (SSL) performance of these novel directional responses.
To advance the understanding of modal superposition in biomimetic acoustic devices.

Main Methods:

Utilized a low-damping optical beam deflection (OBD) biomimetic microphone with a prominent bending-mode omnidirectional response.
Performed simulations and experiments to analyze directional responses under dual-mode superposition.
Developed a theoretical model to describe the transition of polar patterns.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the transition of directional responses from bidirectional to overlapping circular patterns under dual-mode superposition.
Validated the theoretical model's accuracy in describing these pattern transitions.
Showcased that non-overlapping circular patterns offer the same sinusoidal SSL potential as traditional bidirectional patterns.

Conclusions:

Dual-mode superposition significantly expands the range of directional responses in biomimetic microphones.
The identified directional responses provide new avenues for enhanced sound source localization (SSL) capabilities.
This research contributes to a deeper understanding of modal superposition effects in acoustic biomimicry.