INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IEC 61606 4 First edition 2005 12 Audio and audiovisual equipment – Digital audio parts – Basic measurement methods of audio characteristics – Part 4 Personal computer Reference[.]
Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61606-1, as well as the following, apply
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PC personal computer which is designed to be used by one person at a time
NOTE 1 A PC does not include optional sound cards or any board or drive installed by the user after purchase
NOTE 2 A PC may be used by more than one person when it is used with network computers
3.1.2 standard input signal amplitude input analogue signal amplitude which corresponds to the digital full-scale level:
3.1.3 standard output signal amplitude output analogue signal amplitude which corresponds to the digital full-scale level:
NOTE If the EUT cannot output the amplitude of 2 V r.m.s., 1 V r.m.s may be used for the measurement In that case, measured data should be indicated with the measured voltage
– headphone terminal: maximum output amplitude
3.1.4 normal measuring amplitude analogue signal amplitude equal to 1/10 of the standard input signal amplitude
3.1.5 normal source impedance impedance which is connected to the analogue input terminals of the EUT:
3.1.6 normal load impedance load impedance which is connected to the output terminals of the EUT:
– load of analogue output terminal: 22 kΩ
– load of speaker terminals: 8 Ω or equal to the impedance of internal speakers
3.1.7 factory setting default setting of EUT as defined by the manufacturer
3.1.8 standard medium internal storage medium which provides digital test data at the standard setting and should be a hard disk drive (HDD) working on the EUT
If the EUT lacks a HDD, an alternative memory medium can serve as the main memory, and this should be clearly indicated in the results.
3.1.9 recording medium internal data storage medium on which audio playback data are recorded for the analogue- in/digital-out measurement and should be a hard disk drive (HDD)
NOTE If the EUT is not equipped with a HDD, another memory medium which is used as a main memory may be used
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3.1.10 working medium internal storage medium from which digital test data are provided at the working setting
NOTE This medium should be a main data source when audio signal is played on the EUT, such as a compact disc (CD).
Abbreviated terms
EUT equipment under test, which is a PC in this standard
AC alternating current r.m.s root-mean square
LPCM linear pulse code modulation
Rated values
For a full explanation of these terms, see IEC 60268-2 The following are rated conditions for digital audio equipment which should be specified by the manufacturer:
• rated digital input word length;
Environmental conditions
The following environmental conditions with the indicated tolerances shall be used:
Power supplies
An a.c power supply or a battery shall be used If a battery is used, it should be stated with the results
Rated a.c power supply voltage, as specified in IEC 60038, shall be used The tolerance of the supply voltage should be ±10 % or less
AC power supply frequency(ies) specified by the manufacturer shall be used The tolerance of the frequency should be +2 %, –4 % or less
4.2.3 Noises at the power supply output
Noises at the power supply output should be less than the amplitude which affects the result of measurement
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Only the battery designed for the EUT or built in the EUT shall be used.
Test signal frequencies
The test signal frequency should be chosen from the values listed in Table 1 In catalogs and documents where precision is not essential, nominal values from this table may be used Unless specified otherwise, the reference frequency for measurements is 997 Hz, which can also be referred to as 1 kHz in non-critical contexts.
Table 1 – Frequencies used in the measurement
If a sweep signal is used in the measurement, the sweep frequency range is from 16 Hz to
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Standard setting
4.4.1 Standard input condition for the EUT
Signal amplitude: normal measuring amplitude
Source impedance: normal source impedance
Signal amplitude: normal measuring amplitude
Source impedance: normal source impedance
The test digital signal shall be recorded on the standard medium
Input signal level: normal measuring level
4.4.2 Standard output condition for the EUT
4.4.2.1.1 Voltage output and headphone output condition
Signal amplitude: 1/10 of standard output signal amplitude
Load impedance: normal load impedance
Signal amplitude: 1/10 of maximum output amplitude
Load impedance: normal load impedance
The digital signal that is obtained from an analogue input signal shall be recorded on the recording medium
Output signal level: –20 dB FS
To prepare the measurement, test signals shall be recorded on the standard medium These recorded signals are used for an input test signal
The signal format and accuracies are specified in 4.6.1 of IEC 61606-1
All settings shall be set according to the factory setting except for the settings, such as hardware volume control, necessary for certain specific measurements
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4.4.4.1 Audio playback and recording software
A factory setting software should be used for audio reproduction and recording
All settings shall be set according to the factory setting
Contents displayed on the screen shall be limited to those which are necessary for the measurement, and other contents (for example, a background picture or video) should not be displayed
It is not necessary to activate any other software except for factory setting software if this exists
4.4.5.1 Analogue-in/digital-out case
The analogue level control must be set to ensure that an input analogue signal of 997 Hz, at the standard measuring amplitude, is transformed into a digital output level of –20 dB FS.
EUT is not equipped with an analogue level control, the measurement may be performed at the default gain
Level controls provided in the digital domain shall be adjusted to 0 dB
4.4.5.2 Digital-in/analogue-out case
Level controls provided in the digital domain shall be adjusted to 0 dB
The analogue level control must be set to ensure that an input digital signal of 997 Hz is converted into an output with the standard measuring amplitude.
EUT is not equipped with any analogue level control, the measurement may be performed at the default gain.
Working setting
Digital test data shall be reproduced from the working medium
NOTE This medium should be a main data source when audio signal is played on the EUT such as a CD drive
The test digital signal shall be recorded on the working medium
Other conditions shall be the same as those for the standard setting
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Preconditioning
The equipment must be operated under normal conditions for the manufacturer's specified preconditioning period to ensure stabilization before measurements are taken If no preconditioning period is indicated, a default of 5 minutes will be assumed If operational needs prevent preconditioning, the manufacturer must clearly communicate this.
Should power supply to the equipment be interrupted during the measurement, sufficient preconditioning time shall be allowed to obtain the stabilized state again
Analogue signal generator
As specified in 4.6.1.1.1 of IEC 61606-1.
Analogue in-band level meter
As specified in 4.6.3.2 of IEC 61606-1.
Analogue low-pass filter
As specified in 4.6.2.1 of IEC 61606-1
In the case where f s is lower than 40 kHz, the upper band-edge frequency should be 20 kHz.
Analogue weighting filter
The weighing filter used shall have A-weighing characteristics with tolerances class 1 as specified for sound level measurements in IEC 61672-1.
Standard medium
Memory capacity: enough size to store the source data
5.5.1 Data format for digital test signal
The digital test data recorded on to the standard medium for the measurement are calculated from the ideal sine waveform as follows
Word length: from 8 bit to 24 bit
Signal level: digital zero, –60 dB FS , –30 dB FS , –20 dB FS , or full-scale level
Signal offset: less than 1/2 LSB
Signal level accuracy: error less than 1/2 LSB
Sampling frequency ( f s ) from 8 kHz to 192 kHz, depending on f s in Table 1
Test frequency: range from 4 Hz to 0,46 f s Hz, depending on test frequency in
Table 1 Frequency accuracy: error less than 1 Hz/ f s
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Recording medium
Memory capacity: enough size to store the data to be measured.
Software for digital data evaluation
This software shall evaluate digital output data stored on the recording medium in the EUT
The software will be installed on the EUT, and when data is recorded on the medium, it can be transmitted to an external instrument where evaluation software may also be installed.
Stop band: attenuation: more than 60 dB at half and twice the measuring frequency
5.7.1.2 Centre frequency of the filter
The centre frequencies of the narrow band-pass filter shall comply with the actual frequencies specified in 4.3 and used in the measurement (see Table 1)
The transmission distortion shall be less than the value which affects measurement values
The characteristics of weighing filter shall comply with A-weighing characteristics with tolerances class 1 as specified for sound level measurements in IEC 61672-1
A level meter must be calibrated to display the root mean square (r.m.s.) signal level in dB FS It should feature a specified frequency range, an in-band frequency measuring range, and a measuring range from full scale (FS) to 1 least significant bit (LSB) Additionally, the accuracy of the level meter should ensure that the error does not exceed 1% of the reading or 1/2 LSB.
The r.m.s signal level, V total, shall be calculated from the digital data within the in-band frequency range A method of calculation is shown in 4.6.1 of IEC 61606-2
5.7.4 Digital distortion + noise (THD+N) meter
A digital distortion + noise (THD+N) meter shall have the capability equivalent to calculating the ratio of the total signal output to the noise and distortion components
A measurement method is shown in 4.6.2 of IEC 61606-2
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Short-term distortion meter
5.8.1 Analogue-in/digital-out measurement
The short-term distortion meter calculates distortion and noise of digital input signal, consecutively every 50 ms for 15 s to produce 300 data
The meter must have the ability to measure distortion and noise using the algorithm specified in section 4.6.2 of IEC 61606-2, with the exception of the measurement duration The short-term distortion value will be determined by taking the second worst value from a set of 300 calculated data points, excluding the worst one This calculation can be performed by software operating on the Equipment Under Test (EUT).
5.8.2 Digital-in/analogue-out measurement
The output analogue signal from EUT is fed into the short-term distortion meter and then converted to digital data
The short-term distortion meter converts input analogue signals into digital data, which is then recorded on a digital medium It measures distortion and noise similarly to how it processes digital inputs.
Input impedance: normal load impedance
Maximum input amplitude: greater than 4 V r.m.s
Digital conversion accuracy: Ssaller than 1/2 LSB of recording word length
Memory capacity: larger than the volume required for a recording length of 15 s
Recording word length: the same or longer word length of digital data into which the input analogue signal was converted
Sampling frequency: high enough to cover the in-band frequency range
Other instruments
The following instruments are defined in IEC 61606-1:
6 Methods of measurement (digital-in/analogue-out)
The measurement methods outlined in the subsequent subclauses pertain to equipment that receives a digital audio signal as input and produces an analogue signal as output These methods adhere to the specifications set forth in IEC 61606-1, which are fundamentally applicable to these subclauses.
The following subclauses in this standard specify the details of measurement methods for audio parts in PCs
When the EUT offers multiple channels, it is essential to measure all channels consistently Additionally, the results of the measurement must include the specified word length and sampling frequency.
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Input/output characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 1
Figure 1 – Block diagram for maximum output amplitude measurement
Signal level: full-scale level
To ensure accurate testing, set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, transfer the input digital signal data to the designated standard medium Utilize audio playback software to play back the digital signal data from this medium Finally, adjust any analogue level controls and measure the maximum output amplitude, ensuring that total distortion remains below 1%.
In the case where no analogue level control is available, an available digital level control may be used
The maximum output amplitude shall be expressed in V r.m.s
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 2
Audio playback software D/A converter Amp
Analogue in-band level meter
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Figure 2 – Block diagram for gain difference between channels measurement
Signal level: normal measuring level (–20 dB FS )
To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, transfer the input signal data to the designated standard medium and adjust any analogue level control to its maximum position Then, output the signal from the EUT to all channels that need measurement, either simultaneously or sequentially Measure the output amplitude for each channel and calculate the gain difference by determining the maximum difference in measured output amplitude between any two channels.
The gain difference shall be expressed in dB.
Frequency response
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 3
Figure 3 – Block diagram for frequency-response measurement
Analogue in-band level meter
Analogue in-band level meter
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Signal level: normal measuring level (−20 dB FS ) b) Test signal
Frequency: a) spot frequencies: see Table 1 b) sweep frequency: see note to Table 1 Signal level: normal measuring level (−20 dB FS )
To conduct the procedure, first, configure the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, transfer both the reference and test signal data to the designated standard medium Afterward, play back the digital signal data from this medium and measure the output signal using an analogue in-band level meter Finally, repeat the measurement process for each test frequency to ensure comprehensive results.
The ratio of the measured amplitude at each frequency to the measured amplitude of the reference frequency shall be expressed in dB
Data may be presented in a table or in a graphical form or as a tolerance in dB across a frequency range.
Noise characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE Standard medium is used for standard condition Working medium is used for working condition
Figure 4 – Block diagram for signal-to-noise ratio measurement
Analogue in-band level meter
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Signal level: full-scale level (0 dB FS ) b) Signal b digital zero
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps First, set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings Next, transfer the input signal data to the standard medium and play back signal 'a' using audio playback software, measuring the output signal amplitude as A in V r.m.s Then, play back signal 'b' from the standard medium and measure the output signal amplitude as B in V r.m.s Finally, calculate the signal-to-noise ratio (SN) in dB using the appropriate equation.
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is in the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
The signal-to-noise ratio shall be expressed in dB
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 5
NOTE 1 If the analogue distortion meter has sufficient amplification for the measurement, the voltage amplifier may not be needed
NOTE 2 Standard medium is used for standard condition Working medium is used for working condition
Figure 5 – Block diagram for dynamic range measurement
Standard medium or working medium
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Signal level: –60 dB FS for a word length of more than 14 bits
–30 dB FS for a word length of 14 bits or fewer
6.3.2.3.1 For aword length of more than 14 bits
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps: first, set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings; next, transfer the input signal data to the standard medium; then, playback the data using audio playback software Following this, measure the noise and distortion (N) in percentage with a distortion meter, and repeat the process for each required sampling frequency Finally, calculate the dynamic range (D) in decibels using the appropriate equation.
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is in the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
6.3.2.3.2 For a word length of 14 bits or fewer
When the word length of the equipment is 14 bits or fewer, a -30 dB FS signal is used
In the case where the word length is 14 bits or fewer, the dynamic range is defined as short word dynamic range D SH
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps: first, set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings; next, transfer the input signal data to the standard medium; then, playback the data using audio playback software Following this, measure the noise and distortion (N) in percentage with a distortion meter, and repeat the process for each required sampling frequency Finally, calculate the short word dynamic range (D SH) in decibels using the appropriate equation.
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is in the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
When the word length is more than 14 bits, the dynamic range shall be expressed as D in dB
When the word length is 14 bits or fewer, the short word dynamic range shall be expressed as D SH in dB
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Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 6
Figure 6 – Block diagram for channel separation measurement
Signal level: full-scale level (0 dB FS ) b) Signal b digital zero
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps First, set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings Next, transfer the input signal data to the standard medium and playback the signal from this medium to all channels linked to a single stereo source Adjust the EUT's balance control to achieve equal output amplitude; if this is not possible, correct the measured values based on the amplitude difference Measure the output signal's amplitude as A in V r.m.s Then, playback the selected channel's signal and the previously played signal on the other channel, measuring the output signal's amplitude from the selected channel due to leakage from unwanted channels as B in V r.m.s If necessary, repeat this measurement for other frequencies Channel separation S is calculated using the formula: S = |20 lg(A/B)| Finally, change the selected channel and repeat the measurements from the previous steps.
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
Analogue in-band level meter
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The worst value of channel separation S shall be expressed in dB.
Distortion characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 7
NOTE Standard medium is used for standard condition Working medium is used for working condition
Figure 7 – Block diagram for distortion and noise measurement
Frequency: 997 Hz and other frequencies in Table 1, if necessary
Signal level: full-scale level (0 dB FS )
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps: first, configure the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings; next, transfer the input signal data to the designated standard medium; finally, utilize audio playback software to play back the data from the standard medium.
Adjust the level control to obtain the level within 3 dB of the full-scale level d) Measure the distortion and the noise, using the distortion meter
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
The distortion and the noise level shall be expressed in %
Standard medium or Working medium
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This test evaluates short-term distortion and noise, expressed as a percentage The measurement method aligns with the distortion and noise criteria outlined in section 6.4.1, with measurements taken every 50 ms within a 50-ms time window An input signal lasting 15 seconds allows for a total of 300 measurement values The second worst value from these measurements is selected as the short-term distortion value, excluding the worst measurement.
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 8
Figure 8 – Block diagram for short-term distortion measurement
Signal level: full-scale level (0 dB FS )
The measurement procedure under standard conditions involves several key steps: first, configure the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the specified standard settings; second, play back the input signal from the designated standard medium; third, connect the output signal to the short-term distortion meter; and finally, read the calculated value from the distortion meter.
The measurement procedure under the working condition is the same as the above procedure
The main difference is the setting of the EUT The setting of the working condition is specified in 4.5
The short-term distortion shall be expressed in %
Standard medium or working medium
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7 Methods of measurement (analogue-in/digital-out)
The measurement methods outlined in the subsequent sections pertain to equipment that converts analogue input signals into digital audio output signals These methods adhere to the specifications set forth in IEC 61606-1 The following sections detail the measurement techniques specifically for audio components within personal computers.
Input/output characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 9
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 9 – Block diagram for maximum allowable input amplitude measurement
Signal amplitude: more than −10 dB from the standard input signal amplitude
To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, apply the input signal to the EUT, gradually increasing from -10 dB to the upper level in 1 dB increments Adjust the analogue level controller to prevent clipping of the output signal, monitored via a digital waveform monitor Record the converted data onto the recording medium, then retrieve this data using software designed for digital data evaluation of the distortion meter Finally, measure the input signal amplitude at which any further increase leads to 1% distortion due to clipping in the recorded data from the EUT.
Analogue in-band level meter
Software for digital data evaluation
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The maximum allowable input amplitude shall be expressed in volts r.m.s.
7.1.2 Gain difference between channel and tracking error
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 10.
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 10 – Block diagram for gain difference between channel and tracking error measurement
Signal amplitude: normal measuring amplitude
To determine the gain difference between channels, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings specified in section 4.4 Next, adjust the level control to the position that provides the largest gain Apply the input signal to each channel of the EUT and record the converted data onto the recording medium Using in-band level meter software, measure the output levels of all channels and calculate the gain differences relative to the channel with the largest gain The maximum value obtained from these calculations represents the gain difference.
To measure tracking error, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard configuration outlined in section 4.4 Next, adjust the level control to the position that yields the maximum gain Then, apply the input signal to each channel of the EUT and record the converted data onto the designated recording medium.
Analogue in-band level meter
Software for digital data evaluation
To ensure accurate measurements, the output signal level for each channel should be assessed by adjusting the level control via the in-band level meter software Subsequently, calculate the gain difference for each channel in relation to the channel with the highest gain The tracking error is defined as the maximum gain difference observed when the level controller is modified.
0 dB to a specified attenuation range, or 0 dB to –60 dB
The maximum gain difference and the tracking error are expressed in dB.
Frequency response
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 11
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 11 – Block diagram for frequency response measurement
Frequency: a) spot frequencies: see Table 1 b) sweep frequency: see NOTE to Table 1 Signal amplitude: normal measuring amplitude
To measure the frequency response of the Equipment Under Test (EUT), first set it to the standard configuration specified in section 4.4 Next, apply an input signal at 997 Hz and subsequently at other designated frequencies Record the resulting data onto a recording medium, then retrieve and analyze this data using software designed for digital data evaluation of in-band level meters Finally, calculate the level differences in decibels (dB) between the 997 Hz signal and the other recorded frequencies Additionally, the frequency response can be assessed using a sweep signal generator.
Analogue in-band level meter
Software for digital data evaluation
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The ratio of the reference signal to the test signal shall be expressed in dB
Data may be presented in a table or in a graphical form or as a tolerance in dB across a frequency range.
Noise characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 12
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 12 – Block diagram for signal-to-noise ratio measurement
Signal amplitude: standard input signal amplitude b) Noise measuring condition
Terminate the analogue input terminals with the normal source impedance
To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, apply the reference signal to the EUT and record the converted data onto the recording medium Afterward, retrieve the recorded data and measure the signal level in A dB FS using the digital data evaluation software for the digital level meter Finally, disconnect the analogue input signal, configure the input terminals for noise measurement conditions, and record the converted data again onto the recording medium.
Software for digital data evaluation
Analogue in-band level meter
External instrument (see NOTE) EUT
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The signal-to-noise ratio shall be expressed in dB
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 13
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 13 – Block diagram for dynamic range measurement
Signal amplitude: for word length more than 14 bit, –60 dB from standard input signal amplitude for word length of 14 bit or fewer, –30 dB from standard input signal amplitude
For word lengths exceeding 14 bits, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard configuration outlined in section 4.4 Next, apply an input signal to the EUT and record the converted data onto the designated recording medium Subsequently, retrieve the recorded data and measure the noise and distortion (N) in percentage using the digital data evaluation software for the total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) meter Finally, calculate the dynamic range (D) in decibels (dB) using the appropriate equation.
Software for digital data evaluation
Analogue in-band level meter
Digital distortion + noise (THD+N) meter
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7.3.2.3.2 For a word length of 14 bits or fewer
For equipment with a word length of 14 bits or fewer, a –30 dB signal from the standard input signal amplitude is utilized, defining the dynamic range as the short word dynamic range \( D_{SH} \) To measure this, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings specified in section 4.4 Next, apply an input signal to the EUT and record the converted data onto the recording medium Afterward, read the recorded data and measure the noise and distortion \( N \) in percentage using the software for digital data evaluation of the total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) meter Finally, calculate the dynamic range \( D_{SH} \) in decibels using the appropriate equation.
When the word length is more than 14 bits, the dynamic range shall be expressed as D in dB
When the word length is 14 bits or fewer, the short word dynamic range shall be expressed as D SH in dB
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 14
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 14 – Block diagram for channel separation measurement
Frequency: 997 Hz and other frequencies in Table 1, if necessary
Signal amplitude: within ±3 dB from the standard input signal amplitude
Analogue in-band level meter
Software for digital data evaluation
External instrument (see note) EUT
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To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings specified in section 4.4 Next, apply the input signal to the desired channel and record the converted data onto the recording medium Measure the signal level of the wanted channel as A dB FS using digital evaluation software Terminate the input terminal of the wanted channel with the rated source input impedance, then apply the input signal to another channel and repeat the recording and measurement process, obtaining the signal level as B dB FS For multi-channel EUTs, apply the input signal to additional input terminals and repeat the steps If necessary, perform the same measurements for other frequencies Finally, channel separation (CS) in dB can be calculated using the appropriate equation.
The worst value of the channel separation CS shall be expressed in dB.
Distortion characteristics
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 15
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 15 – Block diagram for distortion and noise measurement
Software for digital data evaluation
Analogue In-band level meter
Digital distortion + noise (THD+N) meter
External instrument (see note) EUT
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Frequency: 997 Hz and other frequencies in Table 1, if necessary
Signal amplitude: within ±3 dB from the standard input signal amplitude
To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard configuration outlined in section 4.4 Next, apply an analogue input signal to the EUT and adjust the signal level within ±3 dB of the standard amplitude to prevent clipping of the output digital signal Afterward, record the converted data onto the recording medium Finally, retrieve the recorded data and measure the distortion using software designed for digital data evaluation, specifically the total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) meter.
When multiple input signals are recorded, various values can be derived These values can then be utilized to assess the distortion and noise associated with the relevant Equipment Under Test (EUT).
The distortion and noise shall be expressed in %
This test evaluates short-term distortion and noise, expressed as a percentage The measurement method aligns with the distortion and noise criteria outlined in section 7.4.1, with measurements taken every 50 ms over a 50 ms window An input signal lasting 15 seconds allows for a total of 300 measurements The second worst value from these 300 data points is selected as the short-term distortion value, excluding the worst measurement.
Connect the EUT and the measuring equipment as shown in Figure 16
NOTE External instrument: measurement system for analogue-in/digital-out, instead of software for digital data evaluation
Figure 16 – Block diagram for short-term distortion measurement
Analogue signal generator Recording medium
External short-term distortion meter (see note)
Analogue In-band level meter
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Signal amplitude: within ±3 dB from the standard input signal amplitude
To conduct the procedure, first set the Equipment Under Test (EUT) to the standard settings outlined in section 4.4 Next, apply the input signal to the EUT and adjust the level control to prevent clipping of the output digital signal Afterward, record the converted data onto the recording medium Finally, transfer the recorded data to the short-term distortion meter and read the calculated value.
The short-term distortion shall be expressed in %
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