All items tagged with Audio Precision (87)

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

February 23, 2017 by Nora Wong

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

CanJam NYC 2017 took place on February 4-5, 2017, in the fabulous Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square. Over 2000 earphone and headphone fanatics swarmed over the 55 table-top booths (showing about 100 brands). In this brief report we have chosen to highlight some of the products, companies and technologies that caught our attention.

Audio Precision Introduces Calibrated Measurement Microphones

February 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Introduces Calibrated Measurement Microphones

Audio Precision introduced a series of calibrated measurement microphones to its portfolio, creating a robust solution for end-to-end testing of electro-acoustic components, products and systems. This expansion of Audio Precision's electro-acoustic test offering includes free-field, pre-polarized microphones, combining mic capsules with low-noise preamplifiers, an ideal complement to the APx line of audio analyzers, software and accessories.

audioXpress March 2017, Focus on Test and Measurement, Now Available!

February 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress March 2017, Focus on Test and Measurement, Now Available!

A long-standing tradition, audioXpress' Focus on Test and Measurement 2017 is now available. Start with a thorough review of Audio Precision’s new APx1701 Transducer Interface; explore the DIM-100 device for interfacing and measuring with sound cards; build an Audio Dummy Load; learn how to measure Harmonic Distortion and discover the effects of Community Noise and their measurements. And just how good TIDAL's streaming quality actually is? All that and more in audioXpress March 2017. Get your copy now.

Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins

August 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins

Audio Precision introduced a trio of new measurement plugins for their intuitive and versatile APx audio test software, now offering attack-and-release, fractional octave analysis and audio-video sync measurements. Each plugin integrates directly with APx software (version 4.3 or later) and adds new capabilities while allowing users to take advantage of built-in APx features such as limits, sequencer control, derived results and reporting.

Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App

August 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App

Audio Precision announced availability of the latest version of their Android audio test app, with support for Android versions 4, 5 and 6 (as well as Android N Developer Preview 5). The app allows fast, automated evaluation of new phones and tablets, including hands-free Bluetooth audio test without requiring the initiation of a phone call, saving developers’ time and ensuring that measurement results aren’t impacted by network performance.

Testing Audio ADCs and DACs

July 12, 2016 by David Mathew

Testing Audio ADCs and DACs

audioXpress December 2015 included another great Practical Test & Measurement article on “Testing Audio ADCs and DACs,” written by David Mathew from Audio Precision. As he explains, the articles discuses methods used to procure high-quality results by correctly evaluating the critical AD and DA stages, with conventional and more evolved measurements used in audio tests. The article also includes an interesting side-text detailing how Audio Precision found an ideal test case for the APx555 analyzer. Full article now available online.

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audioXpress July 2016 Now Available for Download, Directly from the Speaker Factory to Your Hands

June 10, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress July 2016 Now Available for Download, Directly from the Speaker Factory to Your Hands

The July 2016 issue of audioXpress is now available and includes something for everyone. We visit Sinar Baja Electric — the birthplace of speaker driver brand SB Acoustics, report on AXPONA 2016, Mark Driedger shares his amazing D70 Stereo Tube Amplifier project, and we explain how to test Dante-enabled audio devices. And that’s just the start! Download the July 2016 issue now!

Audio Precision Introduces APx 1701 Transducer Test Interface

May 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Introduces APx 1701 Transducer Test Interface

Audio Precision announced its new APx1701 Transducer Test Interface. The system integrates instrument-grade amplifiers and microphone power supplies for designers and production test engineers seeking clear insight into the behavior of their electro-acoustic devices. The new APx1701 raises the performance bar for electro-acoustic tests, introduces low-noise, low-distortion and flat-response accessory for loudspeaker, headphone and microphone measurements.

Test and Measurement: “I Can Hear It. Why Can’t I Measure It?”

April 2, 2016 by Dan Foley

Test and Measurement: “I Can Hear It. Why Can’t I Measure It?”

Dan Foley discusses how audible distortion can be difficult to measure and explores the instrumentation noise floor’s impact on what can be measured. As he explains, this is an overlooked contributor for the reason we are not able to measure a particular audible “distortion,” especially with low sound pressure level (SPL) signals. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2016 - Focus on Test & Measurement Special issue.

CanJam SoCal 2016 Shows Headphone Market is Booming

March 31, 2016 by Rob Baum

CanJam SoCal 2016 Shows Headphone Market is Booming

CanJam SoCal 2016 took place March 19-20, 2016 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The largest headphone and personal audio expo in North America was evidence the headphone market is booming. Produced by Head-Fi.org, CanJam SoCal 2016 showcased over 60 exhibitors in 12,000 sq. ft. of event space, featuring new product introductions and increased attendance.

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