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Simultaneous Measurement of Impulse Response and Distortion with a Swept-Sine Technique

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A novel measurement technique of the transfer function of weakly not-linear, approximately time-invariant systems is presented, based on an exponentially-swept sine signal, applicable to loudspeakers and other audio components, but also to room acoustics measurements.

Abstract

A novel measurement technique of the transfer function of weakly not-linear, approximately time-invariant systems is presented. The method is implemented with low-cost instrumentation; it is based on an exponentially-swept sine signal. It is applicable to loudspeakers and other audio components, but also to room acoustics measurements. The paper presents theoretical description of the method and experimental verification in comparison with MLS.

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FARINA, A. Simultaneous measurement of impulse response and distortion with a swept-sine technique. JOURNAL OF THE AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 2000.