Measured: iPhone 17 Pro microphone frequency response and directivity

Frequency Response I measured the frequency response of the iPhone 17 Pro microphone by positioning a lab-grade reference microphone (PCB model 378B02) approximately 1mm away from the phone (facing the mic) in our anechoic chamber. The reference mic was connected directly to input 1 of a model 485B39 dual channel USB interface. The iPhone microphone signal was routed directly to a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter using SignalScope’s audio play through function (with measurement mode enabled) and from there to input 2 of the 485B39. The response between the 2 microphones was measured with SignalScope’s Dual FFT Analyzer (on a Mac) with the microphones facing toward and away from a loudspeaker which was generating a swept sine excitation signal. The […]

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Measured: iPhone 15 Pro Max microphone frequency response and directivity

In the early days of the iPhone app store, I posted frequency response measurements of some iPhone microphones, including before and after certain iOS updates. This post represents the beginning of a new effort to measure the performance characteristics of iPhone microphones. Similar to the recent post on the Vision Pro microphone, two important metrics will be frequency response (magnitude) as well as the directional response of the primary (bottom) iPhone microphone. Frequency Response In order to measure the frequency response of the iPhone’s microphone, a lab-grade reference microphone (PCB model 378B02 1/2-inch pre-polarized free-field condenser microphone) was positioned facing the iPhone mic approximately 1 mm away from it. The speaker was behind the PCB mic, facing the iPhone. Both […]

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Save big on SignalScope XM for Mac

Did you know that SignalScope XM is available as a Mac-only version of SignalScope that can be purchased directly from Faber Acoustical? SignalScope XM offers Basic, Advanced, and Pro Tool Set perpetual licenses that can be purchased directly within the app (for U.S. customers) or from a growing list of online retailers. From Labor Day through September 15, 2024, Basic and Advanced Tool Set licenses are available for 40% off the standard price! This sale only applies to SignalScope XM and is not available on SignalScope apps or subscriptions purchased through the Mac, iPhone, or iPad App Stores. Licenses purchased at the sale price will be eligible for upgrades to higher-tier tool sets. Also, since these licenses are not sold […]

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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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