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Fresh From the Bench: Audio Precision AECM206 Headphone Test Fixture

July 3, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Audio Precision AECM206 Headphone Test Fixture

For engineers developing and evaluating headphones, Audio Precision (AP) released this new headphone test solution, a competitively priced IEC 60318-4-compliant accessory that simplifies earbud and headphone measurements in both lab and production environments. Stuart Yaniger puts the AECM206 unit to the test. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2018.

Practical Test & Measurement: The Virtins Multi-Instrument Software

June 19, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Practical Test & Measurement: The Virtins Multi-Instrument Software

Stuart Yaniger provides an in-depth look at the Virtins Multi-Instrument Software, for data acquisition and measurements. The Multi-Instrument package from Virtins Technology — a Singapore-based company — is one of the most powerful and versatile. This article is a very complete review of what Multi-Instrument entails and what distinguishes it from other software packages and dedicated solutions. This article was published in audioXpress, March 2016.

Fresh From the Bench: IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 MEMS Test Microphone

June 13, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 MEMS Test Microphone

For the Test & Measurement Focus published in audioXpress March 2018, two of our authors tackled IK Multimedia’s ARC 2.5 room correction system. In this article Stuart Yaniger tested the new MEMS measurement microphone available with IK Multimedia’s ARC 2.5 System. The microphone is built around an omni-directional, high precision MEMS capsule to ensure maximum response accuracy and stability over time. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2018

audioXpress July 2018 is Now Online and You Don't Want to Miss This One!

June 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress July 2018 is Now Online and You Don't Want to Miss This One!

audioXpress July 2018 is one of those editions that we are certain our readers will read, revisit, and keep for reference again and again. Start with the Editor's notes about the search for a sound reference standard, read our review of Sonarworks Studio Monitor and Headphone Calibration Solution, Reference 4, and learn more about microphone choices. Next up, we interview the new owners of Creative Sound Solutions, a DIY-oriented company, and we follow up with the AXPONA 2018 show report. Gerhard Haas concludes his series on audio transformers for tube amplifiers, and Andy Lewis continues his fascinating exploration of Back EMF.

Fresh From the Bench: IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 Advanced Room Correction System

June 7, 2018 by Ron Tipton

Fresh From the Bench: IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 Advanced Room Correction System

For the Test & Measurement Focus published in audioXpress March 2018, two of our authors tackled IK Multimedia’s ARC 2.5 room correction system. Ron Tipton investigated IK Multimedia’s claims that the new ARC 2.5 improves the audio monitoring accuracy of speakers in any studio or listening room, while Stuart Yaniger tested the new MEMS measurement microphone available with IK Multimedia’s ARC 2.5 System. In this section of the review, Ron Tipton looks in-depth at how to make the best use of the acoustic room correction possibilities of the ARC System.

Headphone Focus audioXpress April 2018 Edition, Now Available!

March 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Focus audioXpress April 2018 Edition, Now Available!

Following our March Test and Measurement Focus edition, audioXpress April 2018 expands that focus to specifically include a comprehensive roundup of the latest earphone and headphone test solutions. Read the review of Audio Precision's AECM206 Binaural Headphone Test Fixture, learn about HEAD acoustics' latest modular measurement platform, and discover how Warwick Audio Technologies designed a completely new type of electrostatic transducer. Download audioXpress April 2018 now.

The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp

March 1, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp

Based out of the Rocky Mountains of Salt Lake City, UT, a band of musicians, engineers, and enthusiasts with a desire to make great products, designed a way to give new life to vintage and modern microphones. The Simply Sound Company, designed its SS-1 single channel preamp, meant to boost the signal of a low output microphone to levels compatible with normal mic inputs. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2017.

It's Test and Measurement Time! audioXpress March 2018 Now Available!

February 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

It's Test and Measurement Time! audioXpress March 2018 Now Available!

The March 2018 edition of audioXpress explores the latest advancements on Test and Measurement solutions and technologies. In this issue, we review G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration's new RA040X ear simulators, and the IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 room correction system, with its included MEMS-based measurement microphone. We also discuss Measurement Microphones and Measurements for Smart Speakers, and conduct an interview Steve Temme, President of Listen, Inc. Gary Galo and Chuck Hansen pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Victor Campos (1933-2017), and there is much more in this edition you don't want to miss!

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers

January 17, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers

During the AXPONA 2017 show in Chicago, IL, Stuart Yaniger visited the Vanatoo room and was greatly impressed with the small and inexpensive proposition of the Transparent Zero powered speakers. After getting a pair into his lab for extended listening and measurement, in January 2018, audioXpress published an extensive and detailed review, because, as Yaniger writes, "I think the engineering is enough to merit the high ratio of words to price."

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Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

December 20, 2017 by Stuart Yaniger

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In this review, Stuart Yaniger measures the new Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System, a new device created by the leading in-ear monitor (IEM) brand that enables musicians to plug in their custom or universal IEMs and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix. See how this easy-to-use and extremely useful in-ear DI box behaves when relaying sound. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2017.

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