All items tagged with test and measurement (386)
SoundChip Introduces Waypoints - a Platform for Scaling the Delivery of Class-Leading Noise Cancelling Into Smart Headsets
January 18, 2018 by Joao Martins

SoundChip Introduces Waypoints - a Platform for Scaling the Delivery of Class-Leading Noise Cancelling Into Smart Headsets

SoundChip SA, a Swiss-based global leader in hearable sound technology, announced the introduction of its Waypoints platform, which combines proven methods, tools and expertise to help manufacturers scale the delivery of effective noise cancelling into more products within their headset portfolio than ever before. The new platform supports third-party NC chips in addition to SoundChip's own HD-PA devices.
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Gary Gonzales Joins GRAS Sound & Vibration as Automotive Industry Manager
January 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Gary Gonzales Joins GRAS Sound & Vibration as Automotive Industry Manager

GRAS Sound & Vibration announced the appointment of Gary Gonzales as Automotive Industry Manager, effective immediately. GRAS acoustic sensors are widely used in the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics and audiology industries. In his new position as Automotive Industry Manager, Gary will be responsible for expanding GRAS’ sales in the automotive industry.
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HEAD acoustics Launches Modular Multi-Channel Test and Measurement Front End labCORE
January 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Launches Modular Multi-Channel Test and Measurement Front End labCORE

A powerful and versatile all-in-one solution for a wide variety of applications, the new modular multi-channel front end labCORE from HEAD acoustics, introduces a powerful and versatile measurement instrument that expands the German company’s application scope. Due to its modularity, its wide selection of digital and analog inputs and outputs as well as its programmable interfaces, labCORE is an all-in-one solution for voice and audio quality measurements.
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Practical Measurement of Bluetooth and Lightning Headphones
January 3, 2018 by Dan Knighten

Practical Measurement of Bluetooth and Lightning Headphones

In this article, Dan Knighten (Applications Engineer, Listen) provides valuable perspectives on how to deal with the challenges of measuring devices that connect directly to Apple’s Lightning port or USB-C, or work wirelessly, using Bluetooth. In all cases, these headphones present unique challenges to measurement because they cannot be directly connected to traditional test and measurement systems. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2017.
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Listen Announces SoundCheck 16 Release
December 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Announces SoundCheck 16 Release

Listen announced the release of SoundCheck 16, its flagship audio measurement software. With a consistent schedule of product updates since the original launch in 1995, the new release of SoundCheck includes a bundle of new features that expand its capability and simplify ease of use. A completely re-designed THD+N analysis algorithm is now more accurate and significantly faster than other audio test systems, and is compliant with the AES17 stan­dard.
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Audio Precision Enables A2B Multichannel Audio Test
December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Enables A2B Multichannel Audio Test

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.
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HEAD acoustics Introduces High-Precision HRT I Measurement Turntable
November 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Introduces High-Precision HRT I Measurement Turntable

HEAD acoustics launched the HRT I (HEAD acoustics Remote-operated Turntable), a high-precision turntable allowing users to perform automated, orientation-dependent acoustic measurements. The rotation unit of the turntable offers a 360-degree rotation range, which can be approached in 0.1-degree steps, allowing manual or automated measurements.
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The Rheintacho Stroboscope Shaking Test for Quality Control
November 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The Rheintacho Stroboscope Shaking Test for Quality Control

Rheintacho Messtechnik proposes a practical solution for vibration quality control tests with a portable stroboscope solution, using its RT STROBE qbLED series. The German company specializes in highly efficient solutions wherever speed must be measured, monitored or indicated. Its portable stroboscope range allows non-contact checking of electrical and mechanical components on a vibrating table, in a safe way.
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz
November 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz

GRAS Sound & Vibration, the world-renowned manufacturer of high quality measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment, announced the availability of a new, High Resolution Ear Simulator designed specifically to meet the need for reliable and repeatable measurements of personal audio devices at high frequencies. An ideal solution for development of in-ear as well as supra- and circumaural headphones.
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements
November 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

Those amazing minds at miniDSP never cease to surprise us. Now miniDSP has turned its attention to the headphone market and introduced "EARS", an Earphone Audio Response System calibrated test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, a plug&play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. Add the new miniDSP HA-DSP DSP headphone amplifier, and users have an accurate way to tune headphones to perfection.
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