All items tagged with audio measurements (134)
Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices
December 3, 2020 by Dan Knighten

Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices

In this Test & Measurement article from Dan Knighten (Audio Precision), the author focuses on the practical question of manufacturing test strategies and objectives and shares what measurements reveal about the device under test, offers suggestions for specific measurements, and provides techniques for various devices and scenarios. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2020.
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Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test
November 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.
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Klippel Analyzer System Receives Software Updates for Testing DSP-Based Audio Devices
November 17, 2020 by Joao Martins

Klippel Analyzer System Receives Software Updates for Testing DSP-Based Audio Devices

Klippel has been keeping busy in the last months, continuously improving their measurement technology for loudspeakers and audio systems. With the dB-Lab 210.918 and QC 6.7 software updates, Klippel introduced new tools for testing DSP-enhanced speakers, headphones and connected audio systems, first with and hardware add-on for the SCN Scanning Vibrometer, and second with an extension for automatic testing at multiple excitation levels using the TRF module.
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HEAD acoustics Promotes Days of Acoustics 2020 Online Seminars
November 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Promotes Days of Acoustics 2020 Online Seminars

Record. Analyze. Understand. In 2020, you are all sitting in the front row! This is the inspirational appeal for this year's HEAD acoustics "Day of Acoustics" roadshow, a series of free online seminars with dedicated focus topics, taking place from October 29 to December 03, 2020. The online sessions are offered by HEAD acoustics experts in integrated acoustics solutions, sound and vibration analysis, and audio measurement, in areas such as telecommunications, automotive, and speech and audio quality optimization.
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Brüel & Kjær Launches a New Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone and Cartridge
September 14, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Brüel & Kjær Launches a New Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone and Cartridge

To help engineers and acousticians achieve accurate measurements in everyday tasks, Bruel & Kjaer has created a robust and reliable 1/2-inch CCLD pressure-field microphone - Type 4971-H-041. This new microphone was designed for measuring close to hard reflective surfaces, close to sound ports of audio devices or in flush mountings. The new Bruel microphone is also suitable for random-incidence measurements and free-field measurements with 90° incidence.
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L-Acoustics Releases M1 Suite of Measurement and Monitoring Tools
July 24, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Releases M1 Suite of Measurement and Monitoring Tools

In tandem with the recent release of LA Network Manager 3, L-Acoustics announced it is taking its sound reinforcement system control and monitoring software to a new level with the introduction of the M1 suite, a comprehensive set of measurement and monitoring tools. From data acquisition through system tuning to live monitoring, M1 harnesses the power of the manufacturer’s P1 processor and amplified controller hardware to deliver a streamlined system calibration process as well as real-time performance monitoring.
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Klippel Announces New dB Lab 210 and QC 6.6 Audio Analyzer Software Updates
July 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Klippel Announces New dB Lab 210 and QC 6.6 Audio Analyzer Software Updates

The Klippel Analyzer System has received another software update with new features for both R&D and QC applications. The updates are free of charge for any users of dB-Lab major version 210 or QC 6, respectively and provide new relevant tools for output-based testing of contemporary DSP-enhanced speakers, headphones and other audio systems according to the IEC 60268-21 standard.
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Listen SoundCheck Online Training: Advanced Sequence Writing
July 8, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Listen SoundCheck Online Training: Advanced Sequence Writing

While Listen, Inc. continues to expand its series of videos about the latest SoundCheck 18 features and how to do audio test and measurement working from home, the Boston-based company also continues its series of online training classes. Designed to offer more chances for participants to gain advanced skills, the next online training class, about Advanced Sequence Writing, takes place Tuesday, July 14.
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Audio Precision Announces Version 6.0 of Its Apx500 Audio Measurement Software with Correlated Cross-Domain Measurement and Reduced Test Time
June 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces Version 6.0 of Its Apx500 Audio Measurement Software with Correlated Cross-Domain Measurement and Reduced Test Time

Audio Precision released the latest update to APx500 audio measurement software, version 6.0. With this release, APx software supports multiple simultaneous input types, enabling the concurrent measurement of up to 16 channels of digital and 8 channels of analog audio data. This new multi-input capability, paired with the highest channel count and widest range of digital I/O available, provides APx users critical cross-domain insight and the opportunity to reduce testing time.
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RME Debuts DigiCheck NG Professional Audio Metering & Analyzing Software
May 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

RME Debuts DigiCheck NG Professional Audio Metering & Analyzing Software

RME, the German manufacturer of premium digital audio solutions, has launched a preview version of its DigiCheck NG professional audio metering and analyzing software for Mac OS with 64-bit support. This preview version is a completely rewrite and a newly designed version of the company’s former DigiCheck software. DigiCheck NG is free and is compatible with Mac OS, up to Catalina. Dark Mode is also supported, and a Windows version will be released soon.
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