Events
Upcoming Events
West Coast Audio Measurement Roadshow Nov 8th-12th
Visit us next week at our West Coast Audio Measurement Roadshow! We’re bringing our truck to various outdoor locations in the Bay area for Covid-safe product demos, previews, refreshments and giveaways (details below). If you haven’t received a personal invite yet, please let us know and we’ll send you full details!
Bluetooth Device Measurement Seminar
This event has already taken place, but you can view the recording here.
May 27th, 2021. 9.00am and 2.00pm Eastern US time (6.00am and 11.00am West Coast time)
In this 1hr online seminar, Les Quindipan of Listen, Inc. and Kristopher Hett of Portland Tool & Die demonstrate how to test Bluetooth devices.
Kris Hett will introduce the Portland Tool & Die Bluetooth interfaces that are used to connect the device under test to the measurement system. He will discuss the technical specifications, and explain the differences between these and other types of Bluetooth interfaces. Les Quindipan will then demonstrate how these have been fully integrated into SoundCheck for simple plug and play operation, and how they can be used in test sequences. He will also highlight some of the algorithms included in SoundCheck that overcome Bluetooth-induced time delays, thus enabling these devices to be tested in a similar way to their wired counterparts. A complete test on a Bluetooth speaker and a Bluetooth Headset will be demonstrated.
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
Note: We are repeating this seminar in conjunction with our exclusive distributor in China, S&V Samford, on June 3rd at 10.00am China time. Please register for this seminar instead if this timing suits you better or you prefer the slides translated into Chinese.
Advanced Microphone Measurement Seminar / 麦克风测试进阶篇网络研讨会
April 14, 2021. 9.30am (China time)
In this 120 minute online seminar, S&V Samford presents Listen’s Technical Support Manager, Steve Tatarunis, discussing some of the more advanced aspects of microphone testing including:
- Substitution, Equalized Source and Transfer Function sequences in SoundCheck, including how to calibrate for these measurements. This is an expansion of material covered in the ‘basic microphone testing webinar’ and include more details about the sequences and calibration and the trade-offs of each method.
- Advanced measurements including polar plot, phase, self-noise, signal to noise, distortion, active/passive noise rejection
- Open loop microphone testing for voice activated devices such as smart speakers, automotive audio etc.
- Advanced hardware and test configurations for measuring microphone arrays and MEMS devices
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
中国时间2021年4月14日 星期三上午9.30点
在这个120分钟的在线研讨会中，声振环保仪器有限公司以及Listen,Inc.技术支持经理Steve Tatarunis，会与大家探讨麦克风测量进阶的知识, 包括：
- SoundCheck中的对比测试法、均衡音源和传递函数程序，包括如何校准这些测量。 这是“基础麦克风测试网络研讨会”涵盖的内容的扩展，并包括有关程序、校准以及每种方法取舍的详细信息。
- 进阶测量，包括极坐标图、相位、底噪、信噪比、失真，主动/被动噪声抑制
- 对语音激活设备（例如智能扬声器，汽车音频等）的开环麦克风测试
- 语音激活设备的开环麦克风测试（例如智能扬声器，汽车音频等）。
- 用于测量麦克风阵列和MEMS的进阶硬件和测试配置
是次研讨会不收取任何费用，但需要提前注册。
无需消声室的20-20kHz自由场测量 / 20-20kHz Free Field Measurements Without an Anechoic Chamber
2021年3月17日，上午10点（中国时区）
在本在线研讨会上， Steve Temme将解释如何在无需消声室的情況下，使用模拟自由场测量，在整个可听频率范围内提供准确的自由场测量。这样能让通常要在消声室中进行的测量可以在常规实验室甚至家中进行，这是对于当前在家工作的许多人来说是一项非常宝贵功能。
此测量方法自2001年以来已在SoundCheck中使用，它可以测量低频下的近场响应和高频下的时间窗口远场测量，并将它们拼接在一起以提供整个频率范围内的响应。
在这次研讨会中，我们将解释该方法背后的声学和数学原理，并通过预先编写的（免费的）SoundCheck测试序列演示测试程序，并说明结果与消声室内的测量结果之间的关系。
该研讨会不收取任何费用，但需要预先注册。
Remote Training
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are not offering in-person group training classes. These will be resumed when regulations allow and there is the demand for it.
In the meantime, we offer customized online training for groups of people from the same company, and can offer flexibility in timing, session length and schedule. Please contact your sales engineer for more information.
Additionally, we will shortly be announcing some scheduled online training classes and these will be posted here as soon as information is available.
Don’t forget to check out our collection of Working from Home with SoundCheck videos on our Youtube channel. Our support team has created this series of videos that demonstrate features of SoundCheck that can easily be explored offline without full access to your lab.
If you are a new user, our series of on-demand training videos is a good place to start. These cover much of the content from day 1 of our basic 2 day training.
Past Events
Basic Loudspeaker Measurement Seminar
Sept 30th, 2021. 9.00am and 2.00pm Eastern US time (6.00am and 11.00am West Coast time)
Join Les Quindipan and Anastassia Tolpygo on Sept 30th for a seminar on basic loudspeaker testing. This introductory seminar is aimed at anyone new to audio measurement, specifically loudspeaker testing. It will begin with an introduction to the basic design of a loudspeaker, including how a typical loudspeaker works. Various loudspeaker measurements will be explained, such as frequency response, distortion, sensitivity, phase/polarity and impedance, and how they might offer indications as to potential defects in a speaker. Typical test configurations for both R&D and end-of-line production test will be shown. A complete speaker test will be demonstrated, using SoundCheck and our free Loudspeaker complete test sequence. This will include setting up software and hardware, calibrating and configuring the test (e.g. setting pass/fail limits) and a discussion of the results. There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
Note: We will be repeating this seminar in conjunction with our exclusive distributor in China, S&V Samford, on Oct 13th. Register for the China seminar if this timing suits you better or you prefer the slides translated into Chinese.
This event has already taken place. Check out our Youtube Channel for the recording.
Basic Loudspeaker Measurement Seminar (China) / 扬声器测试基础篇
Oct 13th, 2021. 10.00am China Time / 2021 年 10 月 13 日上午 10 点（中国时间）
Join Les Quindipan and Anastassia Tolpygo on Oct 13th for a seminar on basic loudspeaker testing. This introductory seminar is aimed at anyone new to audio measurement, specifically loudspeaker testing. It will begin with an introduction to the basic design of a loudspeaker, including how a typical loudspeaker works. Various loudspeaker measurements will be explained, such as frequency response, distortion, sensitivity, phase/polarity and impedance, and how they might offer indications as to potential defects in a speaker. Typical test configurations for both R&D and end-of-line production test will be shown. A complete speaker test will be demonstrated, using SoundCheck and our free Loudspeaker complete test sequence. This will include setting up software and hardware, calibrating and configuring the test (e.g. setting pass/fail limits) and a discussion of the results. There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
于10 月 13 日加入Les Quindipan 和 Anastassia Tolpygo主持的有关基础扬声器测试的研讨会吧。
此研讨会目的是向任何不熟悉音频测量的人介绍一下音频测量, 特别是扬声器测试。在研讨会中,首先会介绍扬声器的基本设计, 包括典型扬声器的工作原理。并将解释各种扬声器测量，例如频率响应、失真、灵敏度、相位/极性和阻抗, 以及扬声器测试如何提供有关扬声器潜在缺陷的指示。研讨会将展示用于研发和下线生产测试的典型测试配置。
在研讨会中将演示完整的扬声器测试。使用 SoundCheck 和我们免费的扬声器完整测试程序。这将包括设置软件和硬件、校准和配置测试（例如设置通过/失败限制）以及对结果的讨论。本次研讨会不收取任何费用，但需要预先报名。
This event has already taken place. Check out our Youtube Channel for the recording.
Basic Soundcheck Training Online – Oct/Nov 2021
SoundCheck Basic Training is in an all-new online format for 2021. We have taken the material from our popular 2-day Basic SoundCheck training course and re-formatted it into 6 x 2 hr online sessions. Each session, led by a live trainer, will include instruction, demos, quizzes, breakout sessions and discussion. Hands-on exercises will be provided to be completed between sessions and reviewed in subsequent classes.
Dates: Oct 25th, 26th, 27th and Nov 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Time: 6 x 2hr sessions from 11.00am-1.00pm Eastern US Time (8.00am-10.00am Western US Time)
Attendees must attend all 6 sessions to complete the course.
Cost: $295 ($195 for support contract holders). Additional discounts for multiple people from the same company signing up together (2-3 people: 10%; 4 people: 15%; 5+ people: 25%).
Instructors: Mark Latshaw and Cam Ruffle-Deignan
Course Outline
Session 1: Hardware & Calibration – configuring audio interfaces and external equipment; certified audio interfaces; Calibration of different DUT types (telephones, speakers, etc.)
Session 2: Memory list, Data management, Virtual Instruments (Spectrum Analyzer, RTA, Multi-meter, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope), Sequence Editor Basics
Session 3: Sequence Writing Part 1 – introduction to the sequence wizard; stimulus; acquisition; basic analysis; limits
Session 4: Sequence Writing Part 2 – Displays; Autosave; Recall; Printing
Session 5: Sequence Writing Part 3 – Messages & sequence logic; external control; sequence & step parameters
Session 6: Advanced Sequence Development – Post Processing; Statistics
Thank you to all who attended. Please contact support@listeninc.com if you have any follow-up questions.
蓝牙音频测试 / Bluetooth Testing Seminar
June 3rd 2021. 10am (China Time)
This seminar has now passed, but you can watch the video.
In this 1hr online seminar, S&V Samford presents Les Quindipan of Listen, Inc. and Kristopher Hett of Portland Tool & Die demonstrating how to test Bluetooth devices.
Kris Hett will introduce the Portland Tool & Die Bluetooth interfaces that are used to connect the device under test to the measurement system. He will discuss the technical specifications, and explain the differences between these and other types of Bluetooth interfaces. Les Quindipan will then demonstrate how these have been fully integrated into SoundCheck for simple plug and play operation, and how they can be used in test sequences. He will also highlight some of the algorithms included in SoundCheck that overcome Bluetooth-induced time delays, thus enabling these devices to be tested in a similar way to their wired counterparts. A complete test on a Bluetooth speaker and a Bluetooth Headset will be demonstrated.
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
2021年6月3日，上午10点（中国时间）
在这1小时的在线研讨会中，声振环保仪器有限公司, Listen,Inc. 的Les Quindipan以及Portland Tool＆Die的Kristopher Hett，会向大家演示如何测试蓝牙设备。
届时Kris Hett会介绍Portland Tool＆Die蓝牙接口，该接口用于连接戴测试至测量系统。他将会讨论技术规范，并解释这些和其他类型的蓝牙接口之间的区别。
Les Quindipan将演示如何将它们完全集成到SoundCheck中以进行简单即插即用的操作，以及如何将它们用于测试程序中。他还会重点介绍SoundCheck的一些算法，这些算法可以克服蓝牙引起的时间延迟，从而使这些设备能够使用与有线等同类产品类似的方式进行测试。除此之外还会演示蓝牙扬声器和蓝牙耳机的完整测试。
该研讨会不收取任何费用，但需要注册。
20-20kHz Free Field Measurements Without an Anechoic Chamber
This event has now passed, but you can view the video recording here.
In this online seminar, Steve Temme explains how to use simulated free field measurements to provide accurate free-field measurements across the entire audible frequency range without an anechoic chamber. This enables measurements that would usually be made in an anechoic chamber to be made in a regular lab or even home office – a valuable capability when so many are currently working from home.
This measurement method, which has been available in SoundCheck since 2001, measures the near-field response at low frequencies and the time-windowed far-field measurement at higher frequencies, and splices them together to provide the response over the entire frequency range.
In this seminar we will explain the acoustics and mathematics behind this method, demonstrate the test procedure with the pre-written (and available free of charge) SoundCheck test sequence, and show how the results correlate to measurements made in an anechoic chamber.
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
Advanced Microphone Measurement Seminar
In this pair of 60 minute online seminars, Listen’s Support Manager, Steve Tatarunis, discusses some of the more advanced aspects of microphone testing including:
Part 1: Presented on Feb 18, 2021. View Recording.
- Substitution, Equalized Source and Transfer Function sequences in SoundCheck, including how to calibrate for these measurements. This is an expansion of material covered in the ‘basic microphone testing webinar’ and include more details about the sequences and calibration and the trade-offs of each method.
- Advanced measurements including polar plot, self-noise, signal to noise, distortion, active/passive noise rejection
Part 2: Presented on Mar18, 2021. View Recording.
- Phase
- Open loop microphone testing for voice activated devices such as smart speakers, automotive audio etc.
- Advanced hardware and test configurations for measuring microphone arrays and MEMS devices
Advanced Headphone Measurement Seminar
November 19, 2020. 9 am and 2pm Eastern time.
Low cost production headphone test system
In this 60 minute online seminar, Listen, Inc.’s founder and president, Steve Temme discusses Advanced Headphone Measurements.
He will discuss recent developments in headphone technology and how to measure accordingly, including:
- Measurement Standards e.g. IEC 60268-7
- Measuring USB and Bluetooth headsets including True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headphones/headsets
- Measuring headphone and headset microphones (including Send performance)
- Measuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Voice activation and Open Loop measurements
- Distortion measurement methods including Non-coherent Distortion
- Measurement considerations for AR & Hi-Res
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required.
This event has now passed, but you can watch the recording on Youtube:
Advanced Headphone Measurement
October 22, 2020. 10am China time
Low cost production headphone test system
In this 60 minute online seminar, S&V Samford presents Listen, Inc. founder and president, Steve Temme discussing Advanced Headphone Measurements.
Listen, Inc’s SoundCheck electroacoustic test system has always been a popular system for testing headphones, and is used on hundreds of production lines in China as well as R&D labs worldwide. In this online seminar, we will discuss recent developments in headphone technology and how to measure accordingly, including:
- Measurement Standards e.g. IEC 60268-7
- Measuring USB and Bluetooth headsets including True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headphones/headsets
- Measuring headphone and headset microphones (including Send performance)
- Measuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Voice activation and Open Loop measurements
- Distortion measurement methods including Non-coherent Distortion
- Measurement considerations for AR & Hi-Res
The presentation will be in English, but slides will be in English and Chinese.
There is no charge for this seminar, but registration is required. Please sign up below.
耳机测量进阶篇网络研讨会
中国时间2020年10月22日 星期四上午10点
在这个60分钟的在线研讨会中，声振环保仪器有限公司以及Listen，Inc.创始人兼总裁Steve Temme，会与大家探讨进阶耳机量测。
Listen公司的SoundCheck电声测试系统一直是测试耳机的流行系统已在中国数百条生产线以及全球的研发实验室中使用。在此在线研讨会上，我们将讨论耳机技术的最新发展以及如何进行相应的测量，包括：
- 测量标准，例如IEC 60268-7
- 测量USB和Bluetooth耳机，包括True Wireless Stereo（TWS）耳机/耳麦
- 测量耳机和头戴式麦克风（包括发送性能）
- 测量主动降噪 (ANC)
- 语音激活和开环测量
- 失真测量方法，包括非相干失真
- 扩增实境耳机(AR)和HI-Res耳机的测量注意事项
这次研讨会将会以英文进行，演示文稿将以中英文显示。
不收取任何费用，但是需要提前注册。请在下面注册。
