Lewis CaliburnAudio Precision, a brand of Axiometrix Solutions, has launched the new APx516B audio analyser. Tailored for R&D, production testing and other audio engineering applications, the APx516B offers comprehensive analogue and digital audio testing in a versatile and affordable package.
Digital audio has become an integral component of modern audio devices. From smartphones to AV receivers, the digital transition is evident. The motivation for this shift is clear: higher fidelity sound, advanced features and the ability to convey more data than traditional analogue methods. As of 2022, more than 75% of new audio devices have adopted some form of digital audio I/O.
A standout feature of the APx516B is its capability to bridge analogue and digital audio testing, reflecting today’s diverse audio landscape. It’s backed by a three-year standard warranty, optional five-year extension and ISO 17025 accredited calibration.
Key features include two analogue generator/analyser channels with performance suitable for testing consumer and professional audio devices, a digital interface module slot compatible with all current and future AP digital audio I/O modules, support for Bluetooth, HDMI2, I2S/TDM, PDM, S/PDIF, Toslink and AES3, seamless integration with APx500 measurement software and ease-of-use and compatibility across all APx analysers.
“The APx516B offers electronic audio customers a budget-friendly modular solution without compromising AP’s performance and service,” says Dan Knighten, Audio Precision General Manager. “It features a digital interface slot, allowing it to adapt to ongoing changes in digital audio. This ensures that the APx516B remains applicable, serving the needs of the extended R&D team and production test engineers worldwide.”
“With the rise of digital and the global distribution of engineers, there’s a pressing need for an uncomplicated, economical analyser for both digital and analogue audio. We need a dependable instrument to record and relay the audio signal, simplifying troubleshooting across dispersed teams,” said a product design engineer at a leading consumer electronics company.
The APx516B can be ordered now.
