PC-controlled audio measurement systems

Today's personal computer, by virtue of its relatively low price and respectable computing power, is a perfect basis for a measurement system. This article looks at the possibilities and the operation of state-of-the-art computer controlled audio technology measurement systems. It also presents the main features of a number of such systems currently on the market. Prices of these systems differ widely from about 1040for hobby applications to £10k and more for high-end systems aimed at professional users.