Events

Product Development Symposium
Modeling and Measurement
Session
Thursday 15 – 12:30pm — 1:30pm EDT
One 50 Minute Session followed by Q&A
Title: Audio Test and Measurement Tips and Tricks – What You Won’t Find in a Book
Presenter: Dan Foley, Audio Precision, Leicester, Massachusetts USA
Content
To develop an accurate model of a product or device, test and measurement is crucial. In many cases, test results are required to verify assumptions used when creating a model. If these results are questionable, the corresponding model(s) are suspect. This session will cover key aspects of audio testing that often impact the quality of test results. Topics will include measurement microphone selection, instrumentation and product grounding techniques, choice of test signals, AC power sources, and avoiding electrical/EMI interference.

Dan Foley
Audio Precision, Leicester, Massachusetts USA
Dan Foley has 40+ years of audio test and measurement expertise. His background is sales/applications engineering and he has authored several technical articles and AES Convention papers. Dan is currently with Audio Precision and has worked for Brüel & Kjær, Listen, Inc., and Bose Corporation. He is an expert in the field of acoustics and works on standards committees including the IEEE and the AES.
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