Practical Test & Measurement: Attenuators for Measurement

In this article for audioXpress, Jonathan Novick explains why the use of external attenuators are an effective and cost-effective way to measure signals above the maximum input voltage of an audio analyzer. Novick explains why there needs to be some consideration of the topologies and different attributes offered by such components for audio noise measurements. He compares the impact different attenuators’ thermal noise will have on measurements of distortion. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2019.

Schiit Audio may be a funny name but this company is very serious about personal audio devices. From multi-bit DACs to amplifiers, equalizers and other accessories they’ve made quite a reputation for high-performance products in a small package at an affordable price. Over the last eight years, Schiit Audio has developed a devoted fan base for their great sounding products and for their unique sense of humor that starts with their name.

Avermetrics has announced the release of version 2.0 of its AverLAB audio analyzer software. The new version debuts drag & drop automation, a new user interface, multi-level undo and redo, a host of usability improvements and a revamped architecture under the hood. With this update, the Los Angeles-based audio test manufacturer delivers on the promise of combining production test automation capabilities at the lowest cost currently available on a portable/desktop audio test solution.

An innovator in audio and electronic production test systems since 2011, Avermetrics has now begun shipments of its new AverLAB portable audio analyzer, opening a completely new application segment for the company. AverLAB is the first audio analyzer to natively support both Mac and Windows computers and, at just $3000, it offers a level of features and performance that was previously only attainable at triple the price.

Avermetrics, the audio and electronic production test systems specialist company from Los Angeles, CA, has announced the release of its new AverLAB audio analyzer. According to Avermetrics, AverLAB slashes the cost of high-performance audio testing by more than 50% and is also the only analyzer in its class that lets users add additional channels as needed for simultaneous testing of multi-channel devices.

Audio and electronic production test systems specialist, Avermetrics, has announced the release of its new 9084 Analog Switch. Based in Los Angeles, California, Avermetrics develops highly modular and scalable test solutions for electronics production lines. Its new 9084 Analog Switch was precisely designed to respond to the needs of audio equipment manufacturers with high-channel count devices that need to be tested.

Avermetrics, an innovator in electronic production test systems, announced the hiring of Jonathan Novick as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Novick is now responsible for product launches and the worldwide sales and distribution of Avermetrics products. The appointment comes at a strategic moment when the company is preparing to expand its test and measurement portfolio with new solutions, soon to be unveiled.