Apx series multichannel audio analyzer, Winner of, Pro audio review’s par excellence award 2006 – Atec Audio-Precision-ats1dd User Manual
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a p . c o m
O p t i o n s
The APx is a dedicated multichannel audio analyzer
that combines a next generation user interface with AP’s
legendary commitment to performance. It’s the perfect audio
analyzer for R&D and production test users who need speed
and ease-of-use.
Now available in an 8 or 16 channel configuration, the
APx is capable of taking 14 measurements in as fast as
7 seconds, automatically generating a report of results
with pass/fail limits and saving all test settings in a single,
sharable project file.
The APx is designed specifically for multichannel device
manufacturers for use in R&D and production test, with
multiple channels, Dolby/ DTS confidence testing, and
automated test sequencing.
One-click measurements and saveable sequences
8 or 16 channels in, 8 channels out
Real-time signal monitors including residual THD+N in
oscilloscope view and one million point FFT
New high- and low pass and weighting filters, automated
reference levels, and playback-only test capability
Documented API support
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Winner of
Pro Audio Review’s
PAR Excellence Award 2006
and
Test & Measurement
World’s Best in Test 2007
APx585
APx585 8-channel audio analyzer (Includes APx500
measurement software, USB 2.0 cable, manuals, CD & DVD
Test Discs, and APx Resources Disc)
APx586
APx586 16-channel audio analyzer (16 analog inputs)
(See APx585 for included peripherals)
UPG-586
Upgrades 8-channel audio analyzer to 16 analog input channels
APx581
8-channel switch mode filter
CAB-585
DB25M to DB25M balanced loopback cable; 9 BNC to BNC 14″
analog and digital coax loopback cables; DB25M to 8-XLR male
cable; DB25M to 8-XLR female cable; 18 BNC to RCA adapters;
Ground strap
CAB-586
Cable kit for APx586 (includes above items for CAB-585 kit,
with additional XLR to DB25 input cable for the second input
module)
EWP2-585
Two-year extended warranty for APx585
EWP2-586
Two-year extended warranty for APx586
APx Series Multichannel Audio Analyzer
A P x S e r i e s K e y S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
BASIC FORMAT
Channels
8 or 16
Computer interface
USB 2.0
OS Compatabiltiy
Windows Vista, XP
Dimensions
3U
GENERATOR PERFORMANCE
Sine Frequency Range
5 Hz to 80.1 kHz
Frequency Accuracy
3 ppm
IMD Test Signals
SMPTE, MOD, DFD
Maximum Amplitude (balanced)
14.4 Vrms
Amplitude Accuracy
±0.05 dB
Flatness (20 Hz–20 kHz)
±0.008 dB
Residual THD+N (20 kHz BW)
–103 dB + 1.4 µV
Analog Output Configurations
unbalanced & balanced
Digital Output Sampling Rate
22 kHz–192 kHz
Dolby Digital Generator
No
ANALYZER PERFORMANCE
Maximum Rated Input Voltage
110 Vrms
Maximum Bandwidth
>90 kHz
Amplitude Accuracy (1 kHz)
±0.05 dB
Amplitude Flatness (20 Hz–20 kHz)
±0.008 dB
Residual Input Noise (20 kHz BW)
1.3 µV
Residual THD+N (20 kHz BW)
–103 dB + 1.4 µV
Individual Harmonic Analyzer
d2–d10
FFT Resolution
Up to 1 million (1024 K)
IMD Measurement Capability
SMPTE, MOD, DFD
DC Voltage Measurement
±155 V