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In this blog, our audio measurement experts discuss various applications of SoundCheck, share tips and tricks on using SoundCheck and optimizing your audio measurements, and discuss events and seminars you might have missed!

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USB Headset Measurement

August 19, 2026

How do you measure USB headsets? In this short video, we demonstrate how to measure USB headsets using…

Audio Basics: Frequency Response

August 7, 2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new instructional series Audio Basics. In this series…

Practical Automotive Measurements Seminar

August 6, 2026

Last week, industry expert and Listen President Steve Temme presented the latest recommendations for…

Automotive Audio Is Accelerating. Are Measurements Keeping Pace?

August 6, 2026

I've just returned from the AES Automotive Audio Conference in Detroit - an event I always look forward…

Hearing Protection Measurement

June 29, 2026

How do you measure hearing protection devices? In this short video, we demonstrate how to measure hearing…

Headphone Distortion Audibility: Subjective Perception and Psychoacoustic Measurements

May 4, 2026

Last week, 2 of the world’s leading distortion experts - Steve Temme and Dr. Sean Olive - shared…

Hearing Aid Measurement

April 29, 2026

How do you measure hearing aids? In this short video, we demonstrate how to test hearing aids using SoundCheck…

Open Loop Test Measurement

March 11, 2026

How do you measure devices that can’t be directly connected to an audio interface? In this video, we…

Frequency Normalized Distortion – A Necessity for Modern Transducers

February 20, 2026

Frequency Normalized Distortion, or Normalized THD is a more accurate method for measuring distortion…

7 Key Automotive Audio Measurements You Can Make with SoundCheck

February 18, 2026

Car audio is complex, but measuring it doesn’t have to be! SoundCheck measures a range of automotive…

Frequency Normalized Distortion Seminar

February 10, 2026

Recent transducer development, particularly piezo-MEMS loudspeakers, have brought renewed attention to…

How to Average Data in SoundCheck

January 6, 2026

Learn how to average measurement data the right way in SoundCheck. In this video, we’ll walk through…

SoundCheck’s FFT Analyzer and RTA: Live or in a Sequence

December 23, 2025

Understand when to use SoundCheck’s FFT Analyzer and RTA live versus in a sequence. In this video,…

Fig. 2. Loudspeaker response with second and third harmonics at their measured frequencies

The Value of Normalized Distortion

December 12, 2025

Normalized Distortion, or Frequency Normalized Distortion, is a distortion measurement algorithm first…

Measuring Time Delay in a Mic Array

December 9, 2025

Measure time delay in microphone arrays with SoundCheck! In this video, we’ll show you how to calculate…

Importing Correction Curves for Calibration

November 25, 2025

Easily calibrate your measurement chain by importing correction curves directly into SoundCheck. In this…

Calculating Intersection Times with SoundCheck

November 11, 2025

Find the start and stop times of any recorded signal with SoundCheck’s intersection post-processing…

ANC Headphones Audio Measurement

November 4, 2025

How do you measure ANC headphones? In this video, we show how to measure active noise cancellation (ANC)…

Detecting Air Leaks with SoundCheck

October 28, 2025

Detect loudspeaker air leaks automatically with SoundCheck’s advanced analysis tools! In this video,…

Using SoundCheck’s Multi-Instrument FFT/RTA/Oscilloscope

October 14, 2025

Visualize your measurements in real time with SoundCheck’s Multi-Instrument feature! In this video,…

Trigger Options for Open Loop Testing

September 30, 2025

Improve open loop audio testing with SoundCheck’s trigger options. In this video, we’ll show you…

Why Headphone Target Curves and THD Don’t Tell the Whole Story

September 29, 2025

Introduction After weeks of measuring, presenting, and debating headphones at events including…

SoundCheck Sequence Editor Secrets

September 16, 2025

Speed up your SoundCheck sequence development with hidden Sequence Editor features. In this video, we’ll…

Smart Glasses Audio Measurement

September 9, 2025

How do you measure smart glasses audio? In this video, we demonstrate how to test smart glasses using…

Creating Custom Python Steps in SoundCheck

September 3, 2025

Bring your own functions into SoundCheck with custom Python steps! In this video, we’ll show you how…

Active Noise Cancellation Distortions in Headphones

August 29, 2025

Active noise cancellation distortions in headphones are not straightforward to measure. Active Noise…

Using Statistics Across Multiple Signal Paths

August 19, 2025

Run advanced statistics directly in your sequences with SoundCheck 23! In this video, we’ll show you…

Listen, Inc.: Celebrating 30 Years of Audio Measurement Expertise

August 13, 2025

This article celebrates 30 years of Listen, Inc., detailing the company's journey from its inception…

Innovation Timeline – 30 Years

August 10, 2025

Listen’s 30 year history is rich with innovation. We’ve presented and published almost 30 research…

Calculating Voltage for Target SPL

August 5, 2025

Want to measure your speaker at a specific SPL but not sure what voltage to use? In this video, we’ll…

Car Audio Measurement – Part Two

July 29, 2025

In this second part of our car audio measurement demo, we'll be covering how to measure maximum SPL at…

Using Masking Curves for Measurement Insights

July 22, 2025

Discover how masking curves in SoundCheck 23 bring psychoacoustics into your measurements with real-time…

Stweep Turns 30: The Test Signal That Changed Audio Measurement

July 18, 2025

Everyone in audio test recognizes the ‘zip’ of the Stweep™, one of the world’s most ubiquitous…

The NEW AudioConnect 8×8™ Audio Interface

July 18, 2025

Introducing AudioConnect 8x8, our latest audio interface engineered specifically for test and measurement…

How to View Frequency in the Time Domain

July 8, 2025

Curious how to view frequency directly in the time domain? In this video, we demonstrate how to use SoundCheck’s…

Standardized Automotive Audio Measurements – audioXpress Article, June 2025

June 24, 2025

Making accurate audio measurements in cars is complex and ever-changing as manufacturers incorporate…

Auto-incrementing Signal Test Levels in SoundCheck

June 24, 2025

Explore how to automatically increment signal test levels using SoundCheck’s loop functionality. This…

SoundCheck 23 New Features

June 18, 2025

Check out our short demo video for a brief introduction to all the new features in SoundCheck 23. From…

Car Audio Measurement – Part One

June 16, 2025

How do you measure car audio? In this video, we demonstrate a complete car audio measurement setup using…

Troubleshooting Hardware with Self-Test Sequences

June 10, 2025

The first thing you should do when getting unexpected audio measurement results is run a self-test…

Celebrating 30 years: Listening – The Secret Of Our Success

May 29, 2025

This year, we’re proudly celebrating 30 years of innovation at Listen, Inc. Back in 1995, when…

Advanced Bluetooth Settings in SoundCheck

May 27, 2025

Looking to access advanced Bluetooth functionality in SoundCheck? This video demonstrates how to…

Quickly Analyze Data with Offline Processing

May 13, 2025

Quickly explore new analysis options without modifying your original sequence. Learn how SoundCheck’s…

Automatic Wake Word Detection

May 7, 2025

In this short video, our friends at Indy Acoustic Research demonstrate how they use SoundCheck to automate…

Using the Equation Editor in SoundCheck

April 29, 2025

Need to run custom equations in your test sequences? In this video, we show you how to implement…

5 Tips for Optimizing Audio Tests for Speed and Accuracy

April 28, 2025

Shorter test sweeps make your tests faster, but longer averaging time improves noise rejection leading…

Advanced Limit Settings in SoundCheck

April 15, 2025

Take your pass/fail criteria to the next level with advanced limit settings in SoundCheck. In this…

Measuring HDMI Audio

April 12, 2025

From its origins in 2002 as a new, smaller connector for HDTV, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)…

SoundCheck Display Secrets

April 1, 2025

Unlock hidden secrets in your SoundCheck display! In this video, we'll show you how to customize…

Microphone Measurement

March 24, 2025

How do you measure a microphone? In this short video, we demonstrate how to accurately measure a microphone’s…

Live Curves and Static Curves in SoundCheck

March 18, 2025

Learn how to combine live curves and static curves in SoundCheck for real-time analysis and comparison!…

Using Accelerometers with SoundCheck

March 4, 2025

Easily measure vibration with accelerometers in SoundCheck! In this quick tip video, we’ll show…

Recall Saved Data in SoundCheck

February 18, 2025

Easily analyze test data without re-running sequences! In this video, we’ll show you how to replace…

10 Things People Love About SoundCheck (as told to us by our customers)

February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day is all about love, so it seems appropriate to share some of the responses from a recent…

Sharing Sequences and Data for SoundCheck

February 4, 2025

Need help sharing sequences for troubleshooting in SoundCheck? In this video, we’ll show you…

10 Tips for Production Line Audio Test

January 22, 2025

Successfully transitioning tests to the production line requires attention to many small details.…

Using Autoranging to Maximize SNR

January 21, 2025

Optimize your SoundCheck measurements by maximizing your signal-to-noise ratio with autoranging.…

Bluetooth Earbud Test Measurement

January 14, 2025

How do you measure Bluetooth earbuds? In this short video, we demonstrate how to measure Bluetooth earbuds…

How to Protect Sequences in SoundCheck

January 7, 2025

Easily protect your SoundCheck sequences from unauthorized edits and safeguard your intellectual…

Standardized Automotive Audio Testing Seminar

December 23, 2024

Standardized automotive audio testing ensures repeatable measurements of in-car audio. This allows comparisons,…

How to Use Sequence Versioning in SoundCheck

December 18, 2024

Track your sequence development with ease using Sequence Versioning in SoundCheck 22! In this video,…

Backing Up Important SoundCheck Settings

December 3, 2024

It's incredibly important to regularly backup your SoundCheck folders. In this video, we’ll walk…

In-Car Audio, Electric Vehicles, and the Babel Fish: A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Shenzhen

November 19, 2024

On my recent trip to Shenzhen to attend the ISEAT conference, I stumbled - or perhaps purposefully…

Organizing SoundCheck Data with the Memory List

November 19, 2024

Effortlessly organize your SoundCheck data with the Memory List! Learn how to protect, autoprotect,…

Create a Simple SoundCheck User Interface with Python

November 5, 2024

Create a custom SoundCheck user interface with Python. Watch this video to learn how to integrate…

Controlling Audio Device Volume in SoundCheck

October 23, 2024

Easily control the input and output levels of your audio devices using SoundCheck’s Custom Mixer…

Highlighting Curves in SoundCheck

October 8, 2024

Highlighting curves in SoundCheck allows you to make specific data stand out on your graphs.…

How to Use Confidence Limits in SoundCheck

September 24, 2024

Balance speed and accuracy on your electroacoustic production line using SoundCheck’s confidence limits…

HDMI Audio Measurements on a Soundbar

September 19, 2024

How do you measure audio over HDMI? HDMI interfaces are common on soundbars and surround sound systems…

Production Line Audio Test Seminar

September 18, 2024

End-of-line audio test is critical to ensure product quality. Good production line audio measurements…

Signal Generator Secrets

September 10, 2024

Unlock the hidden potential of SoundCheck's Signal Generator! From keyboard shortcuts to saving custom…

How to Save Virtual Instruments Configuration Files

August 27, 2024

Easily launch multiple virtual instruments in SoundCheck with just a click or a sequence step! In this…

Using Barcode Scanners With SoundCheck

August 13, 2024

Quickly input serial numbers, lot numbers, and more by integrating a barcode scanner with SoundCheck.…

How to Lock Display Windows on SoundCheck

July 30, 2024

Ensure your display windows remain intact during sequence editing and runs by using the display lock…

Setting Production Line Audio Test Limits: 3 Methods and 4 Useful Tips

July 19, 2024

Audio test limits are perhaps the hardest part of production line testing, but it is critical that…

How to Protect SoundCheck Data

July 16, 2024

SoundCheck allows you to protect items in the Memory List, ensuring that subsequent runs of your sequences…

Q&A with Steve Temme – Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024

July 12, 2024

Want to get to know Listen Founder and President, Steve Temme, a little better? Each year, Loudspeaker…

The Future of In-Car Audio Measurements

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024. A couple of weeks ago, I attended the AES Automotive Conference in Gothenburg. While…

How to Measure a Loudspeaker

July 10, 2024

How do you measure a loudspeaker? In this short video, we demonstrate a basic production line loudspeaker…

How to Open TDMS Files in Excel

July 2, 2024

Metadata lets you save additional test information with your SoundCheck results. In this short support…

Customizing Color Palettes in SoundCheck

June 11, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to customize your display windows on SoundCheck? Change and personalize your…

SoundCheck 22 New Features

May 31, 2024

Check out our short demo video for a brief introduction to all the new features in SoundCheck 22. From…

Measuring MEMS Microspeakers

May 29, 2024

Measuring MEMS microspeakers can be challenging due to their small form-factor, but it is increasingly…

How to Check Calibration History

May 28, 2024

Regular signal path calibration is essential for accurate audio measurements. It's easy to check your…

How to Export SoundCheck Sequences

May 14, 2024

This short video, "How to Export SoundCheck Sequences", is a must-watch for those who need to share their…

Audio Test Stimuli: 8 Audio Test Signals and When to Use Them

April 26, 2024

Electroacoustic measurements rely on many different audio test stimuli. This brief summary of the various…

Standardizing the Immersive Audio Playback Chain

March 14, 2024

If you follow my posts, you’ll know that spatial audio measurement is a big research area for us…

AudioConnect 2 Audio Measurement Interface Demonstration

March 14, 2024

What makes an audio measurement interface different from any other audio interface? This is a good question.…

Audio Measurement Troubleshooting: 10 Time-Saving Tips

February 26, 2024

Audio measurement troubleshooting can be challenging. All too often we plug and unplug things, tweak…

Directional Audio Measurements with the MDT-4000 Turntable

February 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered about the thought process that goes into designing a new audio test product? Our…

Does audio test feel like Groundhog day?

February 2, 2024

It doesn’t with SoundCheck. Advanced test automation enables repetitive and time-consuming tests…

The Missing Measurements – Challenges of Measuring Immersive Audio

January 26, 2024

Earlier this week I attended the AES Boston section meeting at Acentech’s state-of-the art facility,…

Production Line Audio Measurement With SoundCheck (100 Things #100)

January 25, 2024

Everyone knows SoundCheck is a versatile and flexible R&D audio test system. But did you know it’s…

Calibrating Signal Paths with Any Interface (100 Things #99)

January 18, 2024

Calibrating signal paths is a critical part of any audio measurement, and SoundCheck offers the ultimate…

MEMS Speaker Measurements (100 Things #98)

January 11, 2024

MEMS speakers are one of the biggest innovations in speaker technology in recent years. Offering full…

Zwicker Loudness Measurement (100 Things #97)

January 4, 2024

Zwicker Loudness Measurement, an indication of overall perceived loudness level, is calculated in SoundCheck…

Laser Displacement Measurement of a Loudspeaker (100 Things #96)

December 21, 2023

Laser displacement measurement is a technique for measuring the peak displacement of a loudspeaker diaphragm…

Time Domain Waveform Filtering (100 Things #95)

December 14, 2023

Time Domain Waveform Filtering in SoundCheck lets you apply any filter to a signal in the time domain…

Road Noise and Active Road Noise Cancellation Measurements (100 Things #94)

December 7, 2023

Road Noise and Active Road Noise Cancellation Measurements are easy with SoundCheck. Everyone’s familiar…

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