Getting started with shortcuts in SignalScope 12.2

With the release of version 12.2, SignalScope X and its companion apps (Basic, Advanced, and Pro 2022) now support Shortcuts on iOS/iPadOS 16+, and macOS 13+. This means that Start, Stop, and Save actions can be included in custom shortcuts created in the Shortcuts app on all 3 platforms

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Which measurement microphone should I use with iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

“Which mic do you recommend?” The short answer is that you can connect just about any kind of microphone you want to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac through a suitable USB audio interface. The means that choosing a mic must be done with your own specific needs in mind. The suggestions below offer an answer to this question which addresses various needs and budgets.

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How do I calibrate my microphone with SignalScope or SoundMeter?

If you would like to make accurate sound level measurements with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then proper calibration of your microphone sensitivity is an important step to success. With the right equipment, calibrating a microphone can be a very simple process.

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Fast affordable headphone measurements with SignalScope X and miniDSP EARS

Measuring your headphones and in-ear monitors just got a whole lot easier! If you have been looking for a convenient and affordable way to check the performance of your headphones or IEM’s, the combination of SignalScope’s Dual FFT Analyzer and miniDSP’s EARS calibrated headphone measurement system offers a great solution.

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Measure loudspeaker impedance with SignalScope X and DATS V2

This video shows how to measure loudspeaker impedance using SignalScope X and Dayton Audio’s DATS V2. It highlights SignalScope X’s MultiTool and Dual FFT Analyzer. First, the DATS V2 is configured and calibrated with its included 1kOhm resistor. Then, loudspeaker impedances can be measured and compared very quickly.

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Measuring Loudspeaker Impedance with IOScope

Today, a new video, Measuring Loudspeaker Impedance with IOScope, was published on this site, as well as on the Faber Acoustical YouTube channel. The video is both a demonstration of IOScope, as well as a simple tutorial on measuring loudspeaker impedance. Although the video is largely self-explanatory, I thought it would be beneficial to include some further explanation and tips for those who are interested. The movie is essentially broken into four chapters and a similar format will be followed here. What is impedance? How is it measured? By a generalized version of Ohm’s law, we understand that voltage is equal to the product of electrical current and impedance. This means that electrical impedance is equal to the ratio of […]

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