Listen Releases SoundCheck 16.1 with New Frequency Trigger for Open Loop Testing

The audio measurement specialists at Listen announced the release of SoundCheck 16.1. This minor software release contains nevertheless some exciting new features for all developers and manufacturers working with connected audio devices, providing a test routine for smart speakers and other voice-controlled devices such as smartphones, robots, automotive audio, smart thermostats, hearables and more. The new software is available free of charge to all registered users of SoundCheck 16.0.

Audio Precision announced support for multichannel audio performance testing of A2B systems and components in collaboration with Mentor, a Siemens business. The new software release for APx500 audio analyzers, supports connectivity with Mentor’s A2B Analyzer to deliver closed-loop, multichannel A2B audio testing. Following a technology demonstration at the AES 2017 International Conference on Automotive Audio in San Francisco, the solution is now available.

Audio Precision announced a technology demonstration of multichannel audio bus testing at the upcoming AES 2017 International Conference on Automotive Audio in San Francisco. Conducted in cooperation with Mentor Automotive, the test scenario will center on the digital audio bus technology developed by Analog Devices, Automotive Audio Bus (A2B), and the concept system will incorporate AP’s eight-channel APx585 audio analyzer and Mentor’s A2B Analyzer platform.