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Journal Article

Production Testing of Loudspeakers Using Digital Techniques

Authors: Fincham, Laurie R.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 27 · Issue 12 · pp. 970–974 · December 1979

Abstract

A new computerized production testing facility for measuring loudspeaker drive units and systems is described. Unit and sound impulse responses are measured directly in a semi-anechoic environment, and a fast Fourier transform analyzer is used to calculate and display the corresponding frequency response. All frequency response curves are stored on a magnetic disk and special software routines, which enable drive units to be matched for shape and sensitivity to within 0.5 dB, are described. The precautions necessary for the design of the measuring environment and the equipment in order to achieve the desired accuracy are discussed.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
27
Issue
12
Pages
970–974
Publication date
December 6, 1979
Affiliation
KEF Electronics Limited, Maidstone, Kent, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article