It’s been a while since the last installment in our Know Audio series, in which we investigated distortion as it applies to Hi-Fi audio. Now it’s time to return with part two of our look at distortion ...

The presentation of loudspeaker measurements varies wildly from manufacturer to manufacturer. This means that, without independent analysis, consumers are left comparing specifications that were ...

As a former telecommunications electrical engineer, I come from a profession where analytical analysis and measurements are a necessity when designing a new product. Working for one of the largest ...

Audioholics answers our questions about the importance of audio measurements and reveals which amplifiers, subwoofers and loudspeakers have measured best. AH: Audio measurements (if done properly) ...

A critical measure for all audio components is distortion, typically specified as total harmonic distortion (THD) or total harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N). THD is defined as: ... THD+N is the rms ...

We'll start out by looking at what testing is required for different audio devices, and we'll choose a device to test and a signal path. Then we'll discuss basic setup considerations. Then we'll look ...

Audio Precision is now offering a four-DVD set entitled “Fundamentals of Audio Test and Measurement.” It will provide nearly eight hours of audio test and measurement insights and how-to knowledge.

This audio quality measurement Application Note is geared towards describing the methods for measurement of key audio specifications. Each analysis technique described here in, can be applied to audio ...

Transmitting and storing audio signals in the digital domain is well-established in the broadcast industry. Analog audio has given way to the AES3 and Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format (SPDIF).

In digital broadcasting, video and audio signals are broadcast at low bit rates *2 by employing efficient compression schemes. Audio signals are compressed using so-called perceptual audio coding ...

In 2015, there’s not much question about audio storage, transmission, or streaming: it’s digital. Apart from rare sightings of vinyl or open-reel tape in boutique sales or creative enclaves, audio is ...

If you follow audiophile reviewers, you’ll know that their stock-in trade is a very fancy way of saying absolutely nothing of quantifiable substance about the subject while sounding knowledgeable ...