HEAD acoustics Introduces HQS-Audio for Comprehensive Testing of Loudspeakers, Headphones and Audio Systems in Vehicles

HEAD acoustics, one of the world's leading companies in the field of voice and audio quality optimization, introduced HQS-Audio, a new tool for its ACQUA analysis system that provides whole set of targeted electroacoustic measurements and helps to comprehensively test the quality of audio devices. Whether loudspeakers, headphones, or audio systems in vehicles, HQS-Audio provides independent test runs for each application, consisting of various electroacoustic measurements, including Thiele-Small parameters.

This 33-page application note provides an overview of the key electroacoustic measurements used to characterize the performance of loudspeaker drive units and loudspeaker systems, focusing on the most important objective measurements and referring to industry standards for guidance. Download the Audio Precision application note now!

HEAD acoustics has launched a new version of ACQUA (Advanced Communication Quality Analysis), the powerful software for voice and audio quality testing. As promised, with version 4, ACQUA supports the new modular hardware platform labCORE and includes a multi-channel signal generator and a multi-channel analyzer for testing all equipment in the field of telecommunication. The software features a restructured database menu and extended reporting functionalities, with easy-to-use hardware configuration and quick access to favorite projects.

Within the audio chain, the loudspeaker could be the element that most influences a user’s auditory experience. A loudspeaker is not only the final element that converts electric input into an audible output, but it is also responsible for an increasing portion of the system’s cost, inefficiency, weight, and size, making it a crucial element for the costumer and the manufacturer. This article, published in Voice Coil, May 2016, discusses ways to use digital signal processing to improve loudspeaker performance.

Powersoft has announced that it is sponsoring the multi-platform PAcalculate app, which runs on mobile devices such as Android, iOS, Windows-Phone, and Blackberry — including smartphones and tablets. Developed by Brusi Acoustics, a consulting firm for electroacoustic and an independent laboratory for loudspeaker directivity testing, it is marketed by Doctor Pro Audio, a leading Spanish-speaking web portal.

Boston audio and electroacoustic test and measurement specialist, Listen is promoting another edition of its popular 2-day SoundCheck training class on May 17-18th in Elgin, IL (just outside Chicago). This will be a not-to-miss opportunity until the company holds its California SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training, later in October, in Santa Clara, CA.