Modern Audio and Acoustic Test and Measurement
Dr. Thomas D. Kite
Audio Precision, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
Friday, November 12th, 4:00 PM, ETC 4.120 (Also an Acoustics Seminar)
tomk@audioprecision.com
Abstract
This talk will describe techniques used to measure performance parameters of
both analog and digital audio equipment. Particular attention will be given
to methods that are also appropriate to acoustic measurements, such as the
use of maximum-length sequences (MLS) for pseudo-anechoic frequency response
determination. In addition, measurement modes unique to Audio Precision's
test equipment will be described. The aim of the talk is to introduce an
acoustically-minded audience to the methods used to characterize familiar
equipment such as amplifiers, CD players, effects processors, and
loudspeakers.
Audio Precision designs and manufactures PC-based audio test equipment at
its facility in Beaverton, OR, a suburb of Portland. Since the debut of
System One in 1985, it has earned a world-wide reputation for producing the
highest quality audio
measurement products available.
Biography
Thomas Kite obtained a physics degree from Oxford University in 1991, and
Master's and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from The University of
Texas at Austin, specializing in acoustics and image processing,
respectively. He was a regular fixture at the Friday acoustics seminars for
more years than Dr. Blackstock cares to remember. Currently, he is a DSP
engineer at Audio Precision, Inc.
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