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Synchronized Swept-Sine: Theory, Application, and Implementation

Authors: Novak, Antonin; Lotton, Pierrick; Simon, Laurent

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 63 · Issue 10 · pp. 786–798 · October 2015

Abstract

Exponential swept-sine signals are very often used to analyze nonlinear audio systems. A reexamination of this methodology shows that a synchronization procedure is necessary for the proper analysis of higher harmonics. An analytical expression of spectra of the swept-sine signal is derived and used in the deconvolution of the impulse response. Matlab code for generation of the synchronized swept-sine, deconvolution, and separation of the impulse responses is given. This report provides a discussion of some application issues and an illustrative example of harmonic analysis of current distortion of a woofer. An analysis of the higher harmonics of the current distortion of a woofer is compared using both the synchronized and the non-synchronized swept-sine signals.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
63
Issue
10
Pages
786–798
Publication date
October 6, 2015
Affiliation
Laboratoire d’Acoustique de l’Université du Maine, Le Mans, France (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article