About Us
Sound Shark History & Information
Sound Shark parabolic microphones are manufactured in the United States by Sound Shark Audio, the consumer products division of Klover Products, Inc., which was founded by Paul Terpstra and Patrick Santini.
Klover Products is the direct result of a simple request. FOX Sports wanted a better parabolic microphone than the industry standard at the time.
Patrick founded Kernwer LLC and ModTruss LLC. These companies provide temporary stages and structures to the television broadcast industry. Kernwer’s stages were seen at nearly every major sporting event, such as the MLB All-Star game, the World Series, the NFL playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
Paul has over 40 years of experience in engineering and product design. He has operated an engineering consulting company called Innalytical Solutions since 2004. Paul provided engineering services to Patrick’s companies for many years.
In 2018, Paul and his wife, Diane, attained full ownership of Klover Products.
Our Timeline
- Patrick Santini asked Paul to develop a parabolic microphone for Fox Sports, whose audio engineers were dissatisfied with available products.
- The prototype became the KLOVER MiK 26 — Klover Products' first product.
2011
2012
- Klover Products incorporated by Patrick Santini, Paul Terpstra, and Diane Terpstra.
- First KLOVER MiK 26 units delivered to Fox Sports at the MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City.
- Fox Sports adopted the KLOVER MiK 26 for all football broadcasts.
- KLOVER MiK 16, primarily targeted for baseball parks, introduced at NAB.
- Randy Gardner requested a small, mountable parabolic — leading to development of the KLOVER MiK 09.
- KLOVER MiK 16 used at the MLB playoffs and World Series for the first time.
2013
2014
- KLOVER MiK 26 used in the NFL Super Bowl broadcast for the first time.
- KLOVER MiK 09 introduced at NAB.
- Klover Products licensed a U.S. patent on a unique lens cleaning system for video camera lenses, later expanded to large stationary box lenses.
- A major league ballpark purchased eight KLOVER MiK 16 units for hard-mounted installation.
- Audio engineer David Grundtvig began using the KLOVER MiK 09 for NBA broadcasts.
- KLOVER MiK 09 used at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
- U.S. patent granted on the construction of the KLOVER MiK 26 and KLOVER MiK 16.
- Klear Shot lens cleaning system demonstrated for the Big 10 Network at a University of Wisconsin football game.
- KLOVER MiK 26 used in the Canadian Football League Grey Cup for the first time.
2015
2016
- KLOVER MiK 16 units used as part of NBC's audio package at the Rio Summer Olympics.
- KLOVER MiK 26 used in the NFL Super Bowl broadcast for the second time.
2017
2018
- Paul and Diane Terpstra purchased full ownership of Klover Products.
- Second U.S. patent received, covering the design of the smallest KLOVER MiK parabolic collector.
- Completed the ExporTech training program for Wisconsin exporters, culminating in diplomas presented by Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch.
- Exhibited at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam — established stocking distributors in the U.K. and Germany.
- KLOVER MiK 26 used to broadcast the NCAA College Football Championship game.
- Returned to IBC Amsterdam — expanded the international dealer network further.
2019
2020
- Fox Sports used the KLOVER MiK 26 for the NFL Super Bowl — the third Super Bowl for the product.
- Minnesota Twins installed custom enclosures with KLOVER MiK 16 units embedded in their backstops.
- CBS used the KLOVER MiK 26 for the NFL Super Bowl — the fourth Super Bowl overall for the product.
- Sixteen KLOVER MiK units deployed at the Tokyo Olympics, prominently visible at the handball courts.
- NBC installed a KLOVER MiK 16 overlooking Times Square in New York City.
- KLOVER MiK 09 debuted at the Little League World Series.
- Meta Media used two KLOVER MiK 16 units to capture audio from an entire movie theater.
2021
2022
- Fox Sports and CBS tested the new "Kevlar" version of the KLOVER MiK 26 during the USFL and NFL seasons.
- KLOVER MiK 26 used for the FIFA World Cup broadcasts from Qatar.
- Fox Sports used the KLOVER MiK 26 for the NFL Super Bowl — the fifth Super Bowl overall for the product.
- ESPN deployed eight KLOVER MiK 26 units across the College Football Playoffs National Championship game.
- "Kevlar" versions of the KLOVER MiK 26 and 16 officially released, offering increased durability and field-repairable modularity.
- New Broadcast version of the KLOVER MiK 16 launched.
- A New York City restaurant used the KLOVER MiK 16 to capture audio for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2023
2024
- ESPN used the KLOVER MiK 26 for the College Football Playoffs Championship.
- CBS deployed the KLOVER MiK 26 for Super Bowl LVIII.
- ESPN deployed the KLOVER MiK 26 for the College Football Playoffs Championship.
- Fox Sports used the KLOVER MiK 26 for Super Bowl LIX.
2025
