Skype has a dedicated sound test tool via which you can check to see whether both your microphone and speakers are working as they should. The tool works by having you call an automated computer ...

This post is for audio producers and journalists who work with news or documentary-style storytelling. This guide will help you make judgment calls about the usability of audio. There are many ways ...

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AP builds out electro-acoustic suite for reliable, high performance audio test from raw driver production test to final QA for finished devices. Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test, ...

The increasing use of voice-activated devices has put a spotlight on audio tests – making a case for open and closed loop testing, says Eric Hodges of Audio Precision. Classically, audio tests have ...

Audio Precision has released an Android app for testing smartphone audio quality. Serving as an interface between the Android device and one of Audio Precision’s APx audio analyzers, the app allows ...

Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test and measurement, introduced the APx515, a new two channel audio analyzer optimized for production test and starting at only $6200 in the US.

Earlier this year, Spotify announced a ‘HiFi’ upgrade tier for its streaming service that provides lossless audio, promising music free of compression artifacts. Although it’s still not available as ...

Next, check the manufacturer’s website for updated drivers. You could also open Windows Update and look for driver updates. If it’s an external device, like headphones or a USB device, unplug and plug ...