Loudspeaker Test Sequences
Triggered Record Using WAV File (Version 16.0 and earlier)
This sequence allows you to test devices without an analog input such as tablets, cellphones and MP3 players. A stimulus WAV file is created in SoundCheck, and copied to the device under test, where it is played and the response recorded in SoundCheck as if the stimulus were played directly from SoundCheck. The stimulus WAV […]
Thiele-Small Parameters
Loudspeaker system performance can be quantitatively related to a set of electro-mechanical parameters. These parameters are known in the industry as Thiele-Small parameters. They were first introduced by A.N.Thiele and Richard H.Small in a series of famous articles published in the 1971-72 Journal of AES (Audio Engineering Society). Over the years these parameters have become […]
Impedance Measurement – Dual Channel Method Using Math Post-Processing
This sequence demonstrates an alternative to the traditional SoundCheck single channel impedance measurement method. A stepped sine sweep from 20 Hz to 20 kHz is played through the speaker while the signal across the loudspeaker terminals is recorded by Direct In 1 and the signal across the sense resistor (impedance box) is recorded by Direct […]
Perceptual Rub & Buzz
This sequence uses the CLEAR algorithm for perceptual Rub & Buzz measurement to detect AUDIBLE Rub & Buzz. It uses a simplified auditory perceptual model to measure the loudness of Rub & Buzz distortion in phons rather than the more traditional dB SPL and % distortion units. These better identify whether distortion due to manufacturing […]
Impedance Measurement – Dual Channel Method Using Transfer Function
This sequence demonstrates an alternative to the traditional SoundCheck single channel impedance measurement method. A pink noise stimulus (10Hz – 10kHz) is played through the speaker while the signal across the amplifier terminals is recorded by Direct In 1 and the signal across the sense resistor is recorded by Direct In 2. A transfer function […]
Headphone and Headset Test Sequences
IEC-60268-7 Headphone Sequences
IEC-60268-7: Sound System Equipment – Part 7: Headphones and Earphones is an international standard intended to characterize the performance of headphones and earphones. The standard itself is a lengthy document, 9 Sections and 3 Annexes covering 46 printed pages. These SoundCheck sequences focus on the electro-acoustic tests which are detailed in Section 8 “Characteristics to […]
Active Noise-Cancelling Headphone Battery Life Test
This SoundCheck test sequence measures the performance characteristics of Active Noise Cancelling headphones (ANC headphones) while monitoring the DC voltage and current provided to the headphone by its batteries. The sequence first measures the passive attenuation of the headphone before moving into a loop. The loop plays a 2 minute pink noise stimulus at high […]
Headphone Active Noise Cancellation Test Sequence
This SoundCheck test sequence measures headphone active noise cancellation (ANC). It measures both the active and passive noise cancellation and calculates total attenuation over the operating frequency range of the headphones. Passive Attenuation is the amount of noise that is reduced at the ear simply by the headphones being worn. Active Attenuation is the amount […]
Microphone Test Sequences
Measuring Digital MEMS Microphones: Frequency, Sensitivity and Power Supply Rejection (PSR) Performance
This test suite contains 3 sequences to enable comprehensive testing of digital MEMS microphones. The first measures the frequency and sensitivity and displays two graphs: absolute level in dBFS, and the same response curve but normalized to 0 dB at 1 kHz. The second sequence uses the substitution method to test a digital MEMS microphone […]
Microphone Polar Plot Sequence
This sequence measures the directional response of a microphone and graphs the result as a polar plot. A log sweep stimulus is played from 100 Hz to 10 kHz at each angular increment, and the acquired waveform is analyzed using the Time Selective Response algorithm. This method allows the test to be performed in a […]
Microphone Self Noise Measurement Test
The purpose of this sequence is to perform a microphone self noise measurement for a condenser microphone. To do this, we use the spectrum analysis step and a power sum calculation to derive an RMS rating for the unit under test. The sequence has several parts, a few of which are optional. The first section […]
Telephone Test Sequences
Wireless (Bluetooth) Test Sequences
Hearing Aid Test Sequences
Smartphone and Tablet Test Sequences
Audio Electronic Test Sequences
Triggered Record Using WAV File (Version 16.0 and earlier)
This sequence allows you to test devices without an analog input such as tablets, cellphones and MP3 players. A stimulus WAV file is created in SoundCheck, and copied to the device under test, where it is played and the response recorded in SoundCheck as if the stimulus were played directly from SoundCheck. The stimulus WAV […]