Klippel Announces Software Update and New Fast Large Signal Identification Professional (FLSI Pro) Module

As one of the industry leaders in audio measurement and testing technology, any announcements from Klippel regarding new enhanced features and new products are of major importance to the audio industry. The company announced the release of a software update for the R&D (dB-Lab 212) and QC7 systems, introducing several new features and performance optimizations aimed at improving both the speed and precision of acoustic testing. More importantly, the update features the pre-release of the Fast Large Signal Identification (FLSI Pro) module.

Eclipse Audio has announced a major update of its FIR Designer M software tool for creating custom loudspeaker processing (IIR+FIR) filters and complete multichannel presets. Version 4 adds auditionDSP, a dynamic new digital signal processor and audio player that enables users to listen to their custom processing during the development process, rather than relying solely on visual plots. auditionDSP also allows different filtering options to be audibly compared by running processing for up to three loudspeaker presets simultaneously, in real-time, with live switching between presets.

Integrating a power amplifier, microphone power supply, and analyzer required for speaker tests, the article details how the Audio Precision APx517B can save time in the overall test process through reduced setup and configuration steps. The authors also explain how this new AP solution meets the need to balance the cost of test including time, test methods, and system cost, against "the cost of failure" that might result from the expense of warranty repairs, or the possible negative impact to brand from product returns. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2021.

Do you want to measure the frequency response of a speaker or audio component, and not have to wait until the lower frequencies stabilize? NTi Audio offers an innovative and practical solution with its Minirator MR-PRO and XL2 range of measurement instruments. The measurement uses two new MR-PRO test signals and a new, matching measurement function in the XL2, in which the signals contain a 1-second and a 4-second cyclic pink noise, from which the XL2 can quickly calculate a stable measurement result in real time.

DACS Audio is a company with over 25 years of field experience in Audio Installation, Studio Design, and Acoustic Treatment. In addition, DACS design and build a range of very highly regarded pro-Audio equipment, from microphone preamps and analogue processors, to monitor controllers. The company’s Test Lab is a portable trouble-shooting solution for all pro audio engineers that addresses all the problems that could be encountered, and is a must-have tool in live sound, installation, and studios.