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May 17, 2008

 

AUDIO PRECISION INTRODUCES TWO-CHANNEL MODELS OF APX AUDIO ANALYZER
Next generation design and improved performance from AP now available under $10,000 in the US

AES, Amsterdam – May 17, 2008 – Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test, today unveiled two-channel models of its award-winning APx500 Series audio analyzer. The APx520 and APx525 are two-channel audio analyzers that combine an award-winning user interface with AP’s legendary commitment to performance.


April 14, 2008

 

AUDIO PRECISION INTRODUCES INDUSTRY’S FIRST HDMI & BLU-RAY AUDIO TEST SOLUTION
Verifying HDMI audio performance and audio format compatibility is no longer a challenge

NAB, Las Vegas – April 14, 2008 - Audio Precision, the world leader in audio test and measurement, today unveiled the first audio analyzer capable of testing HDMI and Blu-ray audio. Engineers working with HDMI can now benefit from the speed and ease-of-use of the APx585 multichannel audio analyzer to measure HDMI audio quality on devices such as surround sound receivers, set-top boxes, HD TVs, and DVD & Blu-ray Disc players.


Feb 14, 2008

 

AUDIO PRECISION REDUCES AUDIO TEST TIME ON PRODUCTION LINE TO 1.5 SECONDS
High Speed Tester v2.0 ideal for rapid audio test and allows for complete characterization of amplifiers, digital audio converters, MP3/CD/DVD players, and broadcast transmission systems

Beaverton, OR – Feb 14, 2008 - Audio Precision, the world-wide leader in audio test and measurement, announced today that version 2.0 of its successful High Speed Tester (HST) application for the 2700 Series and ATS-2 audio analyzers is now available.


Jan 9, 2008

 

DAVID SCHMOLDT APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF AUDIO PRECISION

Beaverton, OR – Jan 9, 2008 - Audio Precision, the world-wide leader in audio test and measurement, announced today that David Schmoldt has been appointed as the company’s president. The promotion was made following the untimely passing of previous AP president Alan Miksch on November 30.


Dec 4, 2007

 

AUDIO PRECISION PRESIDENT & CEO ALAN MIKSCH DIES AGE 56

Beaverton, OR – Dec 4, 2007 - Audio Precision, the world-wide leader in audio test and measurement, regrets to inform the Portland business community and the greater worldwide audio test and measurement community that on Friday, November 30th, Alan Miksch, AP’s President & CEO, died of complications from lymphoma. He was 56 years old.


Nov 5, 2007

 

AUDIO PRECISION PUBLISHES PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUDIO MEASUREMENTS

Beaverton , OR – Nov 5, 2007 – Audio Precision, the world-wide leader in audio test and measurement, announced today that it has published its latest Technote. Technote 104: Introduction to the Six Basic Audio Measurements is a practical tutorial that demonstrates how to make a set of basic audio measurements using an Audio Precision 2700 Series or ATS-2 audio analyzer.

June 28, 2007

 

AUDIO PRECISION ADDS USB CONNECTIVITY AND VISTA SUPPORT TO 2700 SERIES AND ATS-2 AUDIO ANALYZERS

Beaverton, OR – June 28 , 2007 – Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the feature set of the latest software upgrades for the 2700 Series and ATS-2 audio analyzers. The new AP2700 v3.30 and ATS v1.60 control software includes USB connectivity, support for Windows Vista, and improved user profile management.

 


March 5, 2007

 

AUDIO PRECISION ANNOUNCES WORLD'S FIRST DEDICATED 16 CHANNEL AUDIO ANALYZER
Newest APx doubles previous measurement speed and channel count, adds support for CEA-2006 and EIA/CEA-490-A standards for power amp testers.

Beaverton, OR - March 5, 2007 - Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the APx586 16 channel audio analyzer, featuring 8 output channels, and 16 input channels for signal analysis. Expanding on the success of the APx585, the industry's first true 8 channel audio analyzer, the 16 channel APx586 was designed for manufacturers of automotive amplifiers and other multichannel devices who need to test 8 or more independent channels.


Jan 8, 2007

 

AUDIO PRECISION OFFERS ACCREDITED CALIBRATION SERVICE FOR AUDIO ANALYZERS
New cal lab accredited by A2LA to ISO 17025:2005 standard. Supports AP customers' Quality System Documentation and provides greater certainty in audio measurements

Beaverton, OR - Jan 2, 2007 - Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the opening of its new accredited calibration laboratory located at its factory in Beaverton, OR. The lab meets ISO's General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories as defined in ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The accrediting agency is the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).


Nov 20, 2006

 

AUDIO PRECISION LAUNCHES NEW INSTRUMENT RENTAL PROGRAM FOR ITS HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO ANALYZERS
New program makes industry's highest performance audio analyzers available for rent for short term projects and lease-to-own

Beaverton, OR - Nov 20, 2006 - Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the launch of an instrument rental program for its entire range of high performance audio analyzers.


Oct 20, 2006

 

AUDIO PRECISION ADDS NEW FEATURES TO APX MULTICHANNEL AUDIO ANALYZER
New software version includes Dolby / DTS Confidence testing, ability to measure playback-only devices and improved API support

Beaverton, OR - Oct 20, 2006 - Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the availability of version 1.1 of its award-winning APx500 audio analyzer software. The software powers the APx585 audio analyzer, the first true multichannel audio analyzer in the world.

July 18, 2006   

 

AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DEBUTS NEW AUDIO TEST EQUIPMENT FROM AUDIO PRECISION
ATI is the first manufacturer to employ the APx585 multichannel audio analyzer in a production environment.

Los Angeles - July 18, 2006 -The widely acclaimed amplifier maker, Amplifier Technologies, Incorporated (ATI), is adding new, state-of-the-art audio testing equipment from Audio Precision to their extensive range of laboratory and production systems.


May 15, 2006

 

AUDIO PRECISION ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY´S FIRST 8-CHANNEL AUDIO ANALYZER
Integrated reports and automated test sequences in new APx585 provide productivity gains and set new standards for ease-of-use.

Beaverton, OR - May 15, 2006 - Audio Precision, Inc., the worldwide leader in audio test and measurement, today announced the APx585, the world´s first audio analyzer with 8 simultaneous channels of analog I/O. Designed specifically for multichannel consumer audio products, the PC-controlled APx585 also features an innovative user-interface that allows new users to take measurements almost immediately, and to automate test sequences with no programming. <more>


April 24, 2006

 

AUDIO PRECISION RELEASES PCI EXPRESS INTERFACE CARD FOR SYSTEM TWO AND ATS-2 AUDIO ANALYZERS
New connector card allows wider range of PCs to be used in conjunction with Audio Precision instruments

Las Vegas, NV - April 24, 2006 - Audio Precision, Inc., the world leader in audio test and measurement, announced today the availability of a PCI Express version of the interface card used to connect an Audio Precision audio analyzer to the PC that controls it. <more>


February 8, 2006

 

TESTING OF PLAYBACK-ONLY DEVICES EXPEDITED WITH NEW QUICKTEST APPLICATION FOR AUDIO PRECISION AUDIO ANALYZERS
New software allows anyone to operate world-class audio analyzers when testing MP3 players, CD players and other personal audio equipment

Beaverton, OR - February 8, 2006 - Audio Precision, Inc., the world leader in audio test and measurement, announced today the availability of the QuickTest application to enable Audio Precision audio analyzers to quickly and accurately test playback-only devices. <more>

 

 

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