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AES-6id-2006 (s2017): AES information document for digital audio - Personal computer audio quality measurements
Printing Date:
2011-10-05
Publication History:
Pub. 2000; Revised 2006; Reaffirmed 2011, Stabilized 2017
Abstract:
This document focuses on the measurement of audio quality specifications in a PC environment. Each specification listed has a definition and an example measurement technique. Also included is a detailed description of example test setups to measure each specification.

There have been many improvements in PC audio since the original AES-6id document was published. This revision of AES-6id-2000 includes substantial updates that reflect the improvements in the PC sound sub-system, as well as some updates based on many real world measurements.(48 pages)
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Downloadable PDF (918.38 KB)
Cost:
$0 AES Member   $100 Non-Member
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