Klippel Releases dB-Lab Version 212 and QC 7 Update

Klippel released the dB-Lab 212.616 and QC 7.5 maintenance update for the Klippel Analyzer System. The October 2023 software release is now available and features significant revisions to the Klippel Endurance Test (KET) as well as extended analysis opportunities for R&D modules like Multi-Tone Measurement (MTON) and Time Frequency Analysis (TFA). The update is free of charge for all users running dB-Lab 212 or QC7.

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Rational Acoustics and Audient announced the integration between the recently updated Smaart v9 audio and acoustical measurement software and the Audient EVO line of USB-C audio interfaces. The Smaart 9.1 update integrates the controls for phantom power and gain for Audient’s EVO devices - EVO 4, 8, and 16 - directly from within the Smaart interface. Additionally, gain tracking may be enabled to allow for automatic decibel offset recalculation for calibrated inputs.

Xilica, the manufacturer of digital signal processing solutions for audiovisual installation has partnered with Sennheiser to develop a tightly-integrated room solution that minimizes installation time, improves audio quality, and enhances collaboration for end-users. The partnership will leverage audio products from both companies, offering integrators a seamless way to deploy networked audio-conferencing and collaboration systems.

Swedish sound processing pioneer Dirac decided to expand the application of its pioneering room correction solution – Dirac Live – to include studio environments that have been long plagued by acoustical challenges. Dirac Live for Studio features patented impulse response and frequency response correction to help tackle time domain and frequency domain issues – thereby improving the accuracy of sound reproduction in studio environments.

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Scantek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norsonic AS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015. Combining sound and vibration instrumentation sales, service, rental and calibration, Scantek is also recognized by its accredited Scantek Calibration Laboratory for microphones, sound level meters and acoustical measurement instrumentation.